Technical Marketing Engineer

MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES:
1)Assists in technical customer support and some account management
2)Responsible for marketing activities, customer service functions, project management and prospecting/follow-up on new leads
3)Managing and designing customer trials
4)Provides market assessments for Specialty applications of GUR
5)Gives presentations at customers / seminars / conferences
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS:
1)Possess 5+ years experience in plastics industry and BS in Engineering (Chemical or Polymer preferred)
2)Must be able to travel (20-30% minimum)
3)Must be authorized to work in the US
4)Knowledge and experience in thermoplastics processing
5)Must be able to work/cooperate in a team environment with GUR colleagues (incl. production, logistics, R&D, marketing) to optimize product performance
6)Must be results oriented and have excellent troubleshooting skills to solve customer problems
7)Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, internal communication skills (ie. share know-how and report project status). Will be comfortable interacting with customers in order to gain understanding of technical (performance/product) and commercial needs (pricing, etc.)

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
1)MBA or marketing skills, obtained either through studies or work experience, or has an advanced degree in Engineering/technical field.
2)Experience in account management or marketing and manufacturing or process engineering a plus
3)Bilingual; able to speak German
4)Knowledge in polymer chemistry
5)ASTM/ISO thermoplastic test methods

About Celanese
Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) is an integrated global producer of value-added industrial chemicals based in Dallas, Texas. The Company has four major businesses: Chemicals Products, Technical Polymers Ticona, Acetate Products and Performance Products.
Celanese has production plants in 13 countries in North America, Europe and Asia. In 2005, Celanese Corporation had net sales of $6.1 billion. For more information on Celanese Corporation, please visit the company's web site at www.celanese.com.

Compensation & Benefits:
Celanese Corporation offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

For detailed information visit: http://www.celanese.com/index/career_portal_america/career_portal_us_benefits/career_portal_us_benefits_rewards.htm

How to Apply:
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Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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