Business Technical Expert Partner - Middle East

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work on ambitious projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the advancement of our R&D initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for defining technical requirements and technical support to Hempel’s customers and Hempel internally. Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to:

• Transfer of technical insights from the market to internal Hempel functions
• Urgent trouble shooting on site or by phone/email
• Coordination of R&D activities during complaint handling
• Conduct visits to customers in relation to new and existing projects
• Provide trainings to customers on-site and technical trainings to other departments.
• Review and/or development of customer/client specifications.
• Presentations at customer seminars or international conferences
• Provide technical input to the New Solution process
• Support on launching new products to the market and also phasing out existing products
• Responsible for Technical product documentation, guidelines and procedures

This role will report to the Head of Regional R&D EMEA. You should also have the following qualifications:

• Equivalent in chemistry or other relevant technical degree
• Proven experience with Industrial coatings, preferably involving practical application
• Deep knowledge of coating types and systems, corrosion protection systems, coating and surface preparation technologies, specifications and standards
• Well-developed business understanding
• Strong networking and communication skills (proficient in English)
• Self-assured and a confident approach
• Creativity and negotiation skills
• Collaboration capability, high stress tolerance and integrity

Application and further information For further information on Hempel, please visit hempel.com. To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via the link no later than the 30-May-2024. Please note that the interviews will take place 1-2 weeks after the application deadline and you may want to pencil this time in your diary to avoid any holiday clashes. More about Hempel At Hempel, we are working together to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We believe this is only possible with dedicated employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all. Application due 2024-05-30 Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Job Functions Research, Strategy / Planning Industry Chemicals Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity. ​