Application & Market Development Specialist (French-speaking Switzerland)

About the role

Anton Paar, a global market leader in density and concentration measurement, rheometry and CO2 measurement, is looking for an Application & Market Development Specialist based in Neuchâtel, French-speaking Switzerland. The role combines technical expertise with customer consulting, sales support and strategic market development.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical and application expertise for assigned Anton Paar product lines, giving customers and internal stakeholders application support, solution recommendations and technical consultation.
• Support Field Sales on qualified opportunities through customer consultations, sample measurements, feasibility studies, method development and instrument demonstrations.
• Translate technical results into clear customer benefits and suitable Anton Paar solutions.
• Own the systematic development of a defined strategic market or industry segment and strengthen Anton Paar's presence and recognition in it.
• Build knowledge of industries, applications, market trends, technologies, regulations and measurement challenges to spot new application and business potential.
• Map companies, universities, research institutes, laboratories and partners, and maintain a strong network of customers, prospects and contacts.
• Promote the Anton Paar portfolio by linking customer needs with relevant technologies and identifying cross-selling opportunities.
• Organize and take part in seminars, workshops, conferences and exhibitions.
• Work with Field Sales, Marketing, Service and the Product Competence Centers to set priorities, run campaigns and generate strategic sales opportunities.
• Generate and qualify new leads and opportunities together with Field Sales.

Required profile

• University or university of applied sciences degree, combined with a strong commercial mindset.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in material characterization and instrumentation, such as rheology, particle characterization and/or spectroscopy.
• Previous sales or customer-facing experience is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, entrepreneurial and independent, with willingness to travel about 1-2 days per week.
• Resides in French-speaking Switzerland (Romandie); fluent French and English, German is an advantage.

What we offer

• A challenging, varied and secure position in an internationally successful, growing company.
• Competitive compensation and attractive social benefits.
• Development opportunities within an international group, a comprehensive training program and continuous product and application development.