Product Manager Catalyst

• Planning, coordination and evaluation of catalyst qualification runs
• Collaborates with other departments in our organization (i.e. laboratory, technology, sales, key account management)
• Providing and coordinating technical support to licensees on catalyst related topics
• Training of and providing technical support to Novolen Plant Support Engineers
• Development and cultivating of long-term customer relationships
• Preparation and giving of compelling client presentations to promote Lummus Novolen s catalyst portfolio
• Represents Novolen at conferences and fairs
• Promotion of the Novolen PP catalyst portfolio on a worldwide basis
• Conducting of market research and gathering of competitive intelligence
• Formulation and implementation of product strategies & marketing concepts
• Identification and development of new business opportunities at existing Novolen operations and new

Minimum Requirements:

• Professional with a technical background in PP / polyolefin catalysts, with a minimum of five years experience
• Bachelor or preferably Master s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or polymer science, or related field of relevant experience
• Strong customer focus, understanding the needs of the clients
• Strong scientific and technical abilities
• Fluent business English skills are required
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities
• Problem solving attitude
• High degree of self-motivation and personal energy
• Understanding of different cultures gained through accumulated international experience
• Structured, solution-oriented work approach and capability to work in teams
• Willingness to travel
• Additional responsibilities can be assigned at manager and company discretion.