Technical Service Manager Agriculture

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• We are looking for [Technical Service Manager] who has developed an in-depth understanding of Nouryon Agriculture products, identified application benefits versus competitive products, generated data to support value proposition communication, and effectively managed key projects and teams in North Asia to join our team. Does that sound like you?
• We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

About the job As a key figure in agricultural product application development, you will drive Nouryon’s market growth by identifying formulation trends and customer needs in China. You will lead and manage the Shanghai Agro Lab team, oversee key projects across North Asia, generate application data for marketing initiatives, provide technical support and training, ensure laboratory safety compliance, and actively promote the application and development of Nouryon products. In your future role as “Technical Service Manager” you will

Application Development With Consideration To Market Needs

• Develop an in-depth understanding of Nouryon Agriculture products & identify application benefits of Nouryon products versus competitive products in formulation. Generate data to support value proposition communication to customers.
• Generating novel data on existing and new Nouryon products to be used as sales tools in promotional media e.g. Formulating novel/innovative example to demonstrate to customers to their best advantage in any given application
• Preparing written reports and/or PowerPoint presentation, as relevant, for internal projects that are undertaken Market development together with sales / marketing colleagues & distribution:
• Develop an in-depth understanding of formulation trends/ needs in China through customer visits.
• Keep abreast of customer needs, patent literature, market trends and drivers, to anticipate and test new applications and formulations for Nouryon’ s products and maintain an awareness of competitor technologies
• Visit customers or distributors, when appropriate, to promote Nouryon’ s products; either by general presentations or through specific seminars devised either solely by his/herself or with input from the Manager and/or Marketing/Sales team members. Technical training
• Train colleagues from Sales and Marketing in the properties and applications of relevant Nouryon products, and, where appropriate, in laboratory evaluation methods. Collaboration & Train distributor on the use of Nouryon products and in techniques for product evaluation – training programs are to be devised either solely by his/herself or with input from the Business and/or Marketing team members.
• Actively serve as technical support for marketing, sales, and external customers Team and Laboratory Management.
• Ensure that all laboratory work is conducted according to the relevant Nouryon safety procedures, including writing risk assessments for approval by the Management
• Manage the key projects in North Asia and engaged with global TS network accordingly
• Effective management of any reporting staff.
• i) Setting their objectives, (in agreement with the Manager) and ensuring the objectives are met.
• ii) Providing all training necessary for their roles.
• iii) Appraisal of reporting staff and helping to ensure that appropriate career development plans are in place for them.
• With the agreement of the Manager, assist the Product Manager in technical and quality aspects/issues with Nouryon products. Others
• Establish a zero-incident culture and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and company HSE standards.
• The compilation and maintenance of proper documentation and records of Application & Development work that will provide objective evidence of continuing compliance with the management system.
• Strong leadership, team player, and closely working with colleagues.

职位要求： We believe you bring

• Bachelor, master’s degree or above in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Applied Chemistry or Agrochemical Science
• At least 8 years’ experience in a relevant industry carrying out applications development or product development and proven technical competency of working in a relevant laboratory environment.
• Hands on experience of surfactant for agrochemicals
• English communication skill Good to know: This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Technical Service Manager-Agriculture and Food-Sales. We look forward to receiving your application!

About Nouryon: If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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