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Careers at Lenzing
Careers at Lenzing
From wood to pulp to fiber – this is Lenzing.
We weave innovation and respect into sustainability. Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a carbon neutral future, for you and for generations to come.
For the area of Commercial Nonwovens, located preferably in Turkey; or alternatively in Austria, Germany, Italy, France, Spain or Czechia, we invite applications for the role of
Application Manager Nonwovens, Europe & MEA
Reference-No.: 200003899
Department
Marketing, Sales, PR & Business Development
Position
Employee
Location
Europe
The Application Manager will act as the interface for technical-related interchange between Lenzing and our external partners, undertaking classical technical customer service work with high customer intimacy.
The role will include supporting customers with the implementation of new fiber developments; answering technical questions; advising on the common development of new products; acting as project manager for applications developments with key partners (customers, machine suppliers, converters) and managing customer complaints in the allocated area
Main tasks & key accountabilities
You will support primary and secondary customers with technical and quality requests; organize and participate in trials; and cooperate on the verification and introduction of new developments
You will be a solution provider with technical support for external partners (including complaint handling); conduct market, customer, and competitor analysis; and support in internal and external audits for existing fibers or customers' programs
You will manage external trials with partners (direct customers, converters, lab centers or machines suppliers), as well as internal trials in Lenzing's Nonwoven Innovation Center, on business partner-related developments; you will plan & execute matrix trials; and analyze and communicate results with conclusions to support fiber growth
You will support fiber and application development & implementation requests
You will work constantly to promote Lenzing, including preparing and presenting Lenzing Fiber Experience when requested
You will maintain strong relationships with the machine and fiber manufacturer sectors, and stay up to date with upcoming developments in the nonwoven machine equipment market
You hold a graduate degree in Textile Technology, Textile Engineering or similar, preferably in Nonwoven
You have 3-5 years of professional experience in the nonwoven industry, manufacturing, engineering, or R&D; and at least 3 years’ experience with direct customer contact
You have advanced know-how in nonwoven technologies, substrates, manufacturing, costing, and project management
You are a skilled negotiator, with strong communication skills and you are accustomed to working in a variety of cultural environments
You are proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office & CRM
You have strong English language skills (C1 or equivalent) and you are fluent in Turkish
You are willing to travel for work, both within Türkiye and Internationally
Work-life balance with flexible working & home office opportunities, depending upon your role
Inspiring personal development program with access to extensive online Learning platform and formal training by experts
The chance to make an impact within a Sustainable & Innovative industry leader
Collaborative international working environment
Involvement with our diverse & inclusive company culture
The monthly gross salary for this position, according to the collective agreement in the chemical industry and based on a 38-hour working week, will be at least €4.700,- with a willingness to overpay depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally, you will take part in the Lenzing bonus system. We offer flexible working time and remote working options.
Are you interested in this position? I am looking forward to your online application.
Your contact person: Alana Wilson
Email: [email protected]