Location: New York,NY, USA
Applications Project Manager - Cooling Applications Project Manager - CoolingCompany OverviewSolenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems.What You'll DoWe are looking for an Applications Project Manager to join our Cooling team!Serves as product & market expert providing technical (and some business) support and all levels of training to our commercial sales team located in North America.Supports geographic/corporate growth initiatives by partnering with sales team to identify and facilitate progression of new business opportunities.Identifies technical solutions by problem solving while also developing new applications, product selection, and optimal trial design strategy and execution.Communicates with commercial team representatives and customers to better understand each customer-specific process, any ongoing problems, and potential chemical solutions.Maintaining existing business and developing new product lines with R&D/Product Management while documenting all parts of product validation (technical, financial, sustainability, patents, and regulatory).Manage smaller sections of an SBU or product line with minimal supervision and coaching from Product Management, R&D and/or Applications Team Manager.Acts as a safety leader in training and education both internal and external.Support area growth and pursuit of new business opportunities with sales team collaboration, onsite audit support of competitive applications, product selection, application recommendations, and successful trial preparation and execution.Field support of customer applications by troubleshooting and best practice management/standardization and sustaining business.New product development and portfolio growth via idea generation with R&D and commercialization i.e., product launch management and validation projects.Conduct group and individual training of commercial sales team as well development and dissemination of internal and external training materials and technical literature including product safety, best practices, etc.Trial reporting, administration, and associated communications.What You'll BringBachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other technical degree, or 20 years' experience in Cooling and Corrosion technology.Prior direct sales experience and business fundamentals.Experienced in troubleshooting cooling systems in upset situations.Open to travelling 50% of the time.Expertise in:Administration of chemical programs for cooling systems, including corrosion and scale.Oxidizers and proprietary biocides.All types of cooling systems, both open and closed.Power, Pulp/Paper Water and Hydrocarbon and Chemical processing industry utilities strongly preferred.Reverse osmosis processes is a plus.Perks!Competitive health + wellness benefit plan.Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!Recharge with 15 days of paid time off.Competitive Salary and bonuses.401k Plan.Come work with us at Solenis, where you can build a career that makes a difference.We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.#J-18808-Ljbffr