Applications Specialist

An Applications Specialist is required by CareerWise Recruitment to join our North Cork based MN client - a leading supplier to the Biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. As a technical expert, role will have responsibility for supporting sales - ensuring the technical and commercial meet business needs.

ROLE:

* Collaborate with colleagues in the definition and development of technical and commercial proposals often within tight deadlines. Ensure timely review and response to client requests for proposals.

* Interpret customer performance requirements and develop optimal technical solutions.

*  Interface with Operations functions (PM, PC, Engineering/Design, Automation, Quality) to communicate customer needs and obtain appropriate proposal content.

* Exercise judgement and good communication in resolving conflicting customer expectations in terms of price, performance or schedule.

* Sales Support - Ensure effective support of Sales including advice on product strategies for identified opportunities, * Demonstrate expertise at meetings with clients, training on product capabilities/differentiation, and bid decisions.

 * Work with customers to thoroughly understand what they want to achieve and determine a fit for  products.

* Marketing and Product Management - Provide technical content for marketing tools (presentations, brochures, website content, etc.) for effective communication of ABEC product features, benefits, and differentiation.

* Support new product launches by training Sales, and interfacing directly with potential customers.

* Train both sales and applications on product capabilities and differentiation. Support sales as product expert at meetings with customers remotely and face to face in the field.

Requirements:

* Bachelor's Degree or Ireland Honours Degree (Level 8) Engineering or Science.

* Minimum 5 years' experience in biopharma capital equipment engineering/design, bioprocess sciences, and/or applications/product management.

* Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate both technical issues and commercial situations.

* Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

* Prior experience in Applications/Product Management/Bioprocess Engineering is preferred.

Please call Diarmuid Buckley today for further information on 021- 4355432 or email: dbuckley@careerwise.ie

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence)

Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. 

We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin.

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