Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.

"In August 2024 Kemira announced changes to its operating model to better meet profitable growth ambitions. This open position will be part of the planned new organization which will be effective as of Jan 1, 2025."

We are now looking for Team Leader, Applications, New Ventures, Americas for our New Ventures & Services business unit in the Americas region.

The purpose of the position is to lead the applications team activities for the New Ventures business areas, markets and applications on regional level and manage personally a portion of the prospect applications needs directly. This position can be located in either the United States or Canada.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Two part Role: Leading applications team and also supporting directly a portion of the Prospect opportunities' applications development needs, including but not limited to field work operations which may include work with hazardous chemicals and installation or maintenance work.
• In accordance with the NVS growth targets and priority sales prospects, develop and implement applications support planning, activities, and campaigns and lead the Applications activities for New Ventures business areas: Barriers, Textile Fibers, Nonwovens and Battery chemicals in the Americas region.
• Manage the technical side of application proposals to ensure that they are technically accurate, consistent with the quality and price standards, and aligned with product and service strategies. Advise and participate on marketing objectives including conference attendance and materials preparation.
• Liaise with R&D in projects to ensure that products and services are modified, configured, and implemented according to customer needs.
• Assure team develops best practices applications guides related to the New Ventures business areas: Barriers, Textile Fibers, Nonwovens, Battery chemicals in the Americas region.
• Ensure that team helps to establish value proposition with BCM.
• Lead trials on customer sites or Kemira internal development locations, based on priority set by BCM and Lead results presentations with customers following trials include data analysis and conclustions.
• Ensure trainings on new technology are created and provided to relevant NVS Sales and BCM teams for NVS technologies in the Americas region.

What you'll bring to the team:

• Master's degree or above, majoring in Chemistry, Paper Chemistry, Packaging Technology, Water treatment technology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry or other relevant technical field
• Minimum 5 years (up to 10 years) of relevant industrial experience involving papermaking, water treatment, textiles and/or energy.
• Proven track record of leading sales in new business growth areas, resilience required for driving long-term commercial projects.

• Seasoned professional knowledge in applications and leading applications activities.
• Comfortable with developing relationships, best practices and competencies in unfamiliar customer base or new markets. Lead others with similar mindset and abilities.
• Deep technical knowledge in one or multiple New Ventures business areas: Barriers, Textile Fibers, Nonwovens, Battery chemicals. Demonstrated ability to develop procedures, technical business cases, value propositions in a highly competitive environment, focus in customer value creation and value-selling.
• Established networks with customers and other stakeholders in current job scope, preferably in one or multiple New Ventures business areas: Barriers, Textile Fibers, Nonwovens, Battery chemicals
• Strong tactical leadership abilities and sharp commercial mindset combined with ability to execute business plans at regional level

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, emotional intelligence and an ability to work across organizational boundaries combined with persuasion and negotiation skills. Ability to impact, influence and convince others.
• Strong and efficient technical writing skills. Able to design data collection plans, analyze data and draw relevant and accurate conclusions AND able to lead others in similar practices. Able to work with team on identifying gaps and then implement plans to improve team skills sets.
• High level of ethics and compliance

What you can expect from us:

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market
• Attractive benefits package
• A multicultural and positive working environment

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!

For more information, please contact Adam Tonzi, VP Commercial, New Ventures & Services, Americas by email at [redacted].

Please apply with CV no later than November 30, 2024 at kemira.com/careers.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. Our customers include industrial and municipal water treatment operators, and pulp & paper industry among others. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers' product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on water treatment, renewable solutions, and digital services. In 2023, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 3.4 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. For more information, please visit our web site www.kemira.com/careers and LinkedIn.