Technical manager - S&B Job Location: Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Employment Type: Regular Category: Sales Posting Date: Dec 12, 2024 Compensation Data £45000 - £55000 Mission Details Division: Bostik UK Department: Consumer & Construction Job title Technical Manager - Sealing & Bonding Mathew Whitehouse - Marketing Director Job dimensions To manage and develop a technical Sealing & Bonding team. To provide technical support to, distribution partners, customers, internal stakeholders & Bostik Academy Activities Business Support: provide technical support on all aspects of Bostik S&B products, by means of application and clear usage guidance, literature and specification performances. Liaising with Bostik development team to evaluate products during the product development phases, ensuring technical sign off is implemented. A positive and inquisitive approach to provide solutions is required. Benchmark testing of NPD & competitor analysis. Support new technology within UK business. Participation/design training & installation videos to be used for internal & external clients. Distribution & Customer Support: implement strategic training and technical advice relating to Sealing & Bonding products. Ensure team support is provided to our distribution partners by means of attendance of trade mornings, staff training seminars & sales meetings and trade shows. The ability to organise training seminars with other Bostik stakeholders, to ensure impactful delivery is achieved. To deliver training at both internal and external venues via Bostik Academy. To maintain a continuous dialogue with partners and continue to grow relationships with contractors. Technical compliance support: this will include attendance to trade body meetings/seminars. Working with category managers to ensure product certification and compliance regulations are up-to date. Reporting of market intelligence to the business. NPD & Future Development: Working closely with the local/global R&D department in order to gain advanced knowledge of sealing and bonding products. The role will require excellent self-motivation and time management. On occasions work outside of normal office hours maybe required and overnight stays away from home & overseas travel. Context and environment UK coverage. Accountabilities To lead and direct all technical activity for Sealing & Bonding. To achieve and exceed targets or working practices, succeeded through the implementation of agreed business strategies Qualifications / experience required A full UK driving license is required. Experience of Sealing & Bonding products and experience within this industry in a technical capacity are required Who we are?Arkema is a world leader inInnovative Materials for a Sustainable Worldwith the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player. We thrive asOne Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of 9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers. If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you throughwww.arkema.com (https://www.arkema.com/global/en/) to learn more about our values - Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion - and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation. Changing the world requires the right formula.The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together.What are you made of? The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire. Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring. 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