Compensation Data
GBP 45000 : GBP 55000
Mission Details
Division: Bostik UK
Department: Consumer and Construction
Job title
Technical Manager : Sealing and Bonding
Mathew Whitehouse : Marketing Director
Job dimensions
To manage and develop a technical Sealing and Bonding team. To provide technical support to, distribution partners, customers, internal stakeholders and Bostik Academy
Activities
Business Support: provide technical support on all aspects of Bostik S and 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 and competitor analysis.
Support new technology within UK business.
Participation/design training and installation videos to be used for internal and external clients.
Distribution and Customer Support: implement strategic training and technical advice relating to Sealing and Bonding products. Ensure team support is provided to our distribution partners by means of attendance of trade mornings, staff training seminars and 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 and Future Development: Working closely with the local/global R and 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 and overseas travel.
Context and environment
UK coverage.
Accountabilities
To lead and direct all technical activity for Sealing and 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 and Bonding products and experience within this industry in a technical capacity are required