Product Application Manager

Description:

The Product Application Manager IWT_MENA leads the APPL team, working closely with customers and the commercial team to implement high-performance, cost-effective chemical treatments in water utilities. In this role, you will blend your technical expertise with leadership to drive results and innovation in the field.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Lead and coordinate the IWT APPL team while providing hands-on technical support:
  • APPL expert responsibilities: 50%
  • APPL team management: 50%
• Oversee field evaluations of new solutions during research, development, and implementation phases for both global and regional projects (25%).
• Train and coach local sales teams to boost their application knowledge (25%).
• Collaborate with Marketing & Sales to identify new opportunities, support customer acquisitions, and lead customer improvement projects (25%).
• Provide expert auditing, diagnostics, and problem-solving support to help customers optimize their systems and measure performance (25%).

Managerial Responsibilities

You will manage and mentor the IWT APPL team in the MENA region, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.

Qualifications & Skills
 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (e.g., chemistry, cleaning science), or extensive hands-on experience in industrial water treatment.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial water treatment, ideally with international exposure and commercial understanding.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and coach others.
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proven track record in auditing, diagnostics, and problem-solving.
• Passion for innovation, with experience in product development and testing.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and communicate reasons for decisions.
• Flexible, creative, and solution-oriented approach.