About the Role
We are looking for an Application Engineer (m/f/d) to join our Gore Cover business. In this role, you will provide technical support for composting applications around the world. This person will enable sales growth at existing and new customers. We are a global team which develops, manufactures, and sells products in the composting/waste/sustainability market. The ideal candidate for this role would be energized by environmental sustainability, passionate about solving technical problems and providing exceptional customer experience.
This role is based in Putzbrunn, Germany.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Field Sales and Product Specialist to drive growth of existing products in target end uses. This includes supporting the sales team in strategic selling and market assessment activities as the application expert
- Translating governmental regulations related to environmental sustainability into actionable product characteristics and features
- Respond promptly to customer requests for technical support, including quality issues and/or integration issues in partnership with operations, field sales associates and product specialists globally
- Leverage customer relationships and market access as a key member of account and product teams to support matching internal capabilities with customer needs
- Verify and validate that existing products meet fitness for use based on customer application and regulatory requirements
- Ensuring fitness for use of products by aligning product performance to internal/external testing and specifications
- Partner with the product and technical team to analyze competitive alternatives and assess Gore’s product positioning and value proposition
Required Qualifications
- B.S. Degree in Sustainability or Engineering (Materials Science or Mechanical preferred) or Market and Product experience specifically tailored composting or environmental sustainability
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field working in hands on, outdoor environments
- Strong interpersonal skills rooted in the ability to positively influence, build long-term relationships and network with customers as well as colleagues
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities.
- Proven ability to prioritize and drive multiple projects and/or customer support activities
- Proven ability to create and communicate comprehensive technical reports using analytical, problem solving, creative thinking, and reasoning skills
- Ability to influence cross functional teams to drive results internally and externally
- Ability to travel up to 50% globally with the possibility of short-term international assignments
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the field of sustainability
- Experience with SalesForce or equivalent CRM (Customer Relationship Management) & SAP or equivalent ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
- Minor/course work in finance and accounting or equivalent 3 years’ experience.
What We Offer
Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at Freiwillige Leistungen | Benefit Programs Available for Employees | Gore
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist, Nicolai Kettler, or People Leader, Isaiah Gilmore.
