Applications Specialist Waste Water Treatment Location – Europe

_We are **Solenis**—a global leader in developing innovative solutions for water treatment, hygiene, and industrial processes. With thousands of employees in over 160 countries, we drive efficiency, sustainability, and safety across a wide range of industries. Our technologies combine chemistry, digital systems, and application expertise to conserve resources, optimize processes, and create clean, safe environments. At Solenis, we don’t just think about a more sustainable future—we actively shape it and set new standards for tomorrow._ **Application Specialist for Water Treatment with a location in Europe.** **Duties & Responsibilities:** * Partner with the European Sales Organization to drive business growth, provide advanced technical support, and deliver effective customer solutions that strengthen and protect existing business. * Support strategic customer opportunities and major tenders through site assessments, technical audits, solution design, proposal development, and customer presentations. * Conduct wastewater treatment surveys, process evaluations, and operational audits to identify optimization opportunities and deliver measurable customer value. * Develop, deliver, and facilitate technical training programs for customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders. * Collaborate with R&D, Global Product Management, and Application Teams to support new product introductions, technology validation, and innovation deployment. * Quantify and communicate customer value through technical case studies, Value Advantage projects, sustainability assessments, and ROI calculations. * Create, maintain, and continuously improve technical documentation, application tools, digital resources, and knowledge-sharing platforms. * Support the implementation and optimization of digital monitoring and control solutions, leveraging data-driven insights to improve wastewater treatment performance and operational efficiency. * Act as a recognized technical expert in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment, providing guidance on process optimization, regulatory considerations, and best practices. * Travel across Europe (approximately 50-70%) to support customers, business development activities, and technology implementation.   **The Individual:** * Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related field * Significant experience in industrial and / or municipal wastewater treatment technologies (sludge treatment, dewatering technologies) * Experience in municipal tendering process * Ideally experience in cooperation with engineering firms, regulatory knowledge for EU and local authorities * Strong understanding of coagulants, flocculants, and process chemicals  * Ability to communicate value creation (economic + environmental) internal & to customers * Strong customer-facing communication skills * Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams  * Resilient, flexible, and able to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment * Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus  * Previous sales experience in water treatment business preferred **Benefits**: * Attractive compensation package, including bonus opportunities, in accordance with the chemical industry collective bargaining agreement * Company pension plan and comprehensive benefits * 30 days of vacation and flexible work schedules (depending on the role) * Individual training and development opportunities (courses, international prospects) * Work in an international environment with a global network * Exciting, meaningful tasks with a direct impact on sustainability and resource conservation * A collegial, supportive corporate culture * Opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge technologies * Health and wellness programs