Application Specialist, P&HS, North

<span class="jobdescription"><p><span style="color:#000000">Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at </span><a href="https://www.kemira.com/company/careers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color:#000000">www.kemira.com/careers</span></a><span style="color:#000000">.           </span></p> <p>     </p> <p> </p><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We are now seeking an </span><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Application Specialist, P&HS, NA, North Region</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> to join the Packaging & Hygiene Solutions team in the Americas region. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The focus for this role will be on the development and support of the Kemira Total Chemistry Management Solutions, including products, control and monitoring solutions, as well as consultative services.  This is a remote position to be located in Northern US.  </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">In this role, your responsibilities will include:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Responsibility for the support and implementation of our strategy together with our sales team, focusing on the best in class methods of implementing our total chemistry management solutions </span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Supporting our value creation in services offering to our customers with the core target being to develop these new verticals further and consistently.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Coordination between the New Ventures, Strategic Growth and the Sales Team(s) across a large commercial region </span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">External marketing, sales team field based support, value creation and monthly reporting on all activities. </span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Utilizing the internal tools, such as Salesforce, to determine the most important opportunities is a must.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Serve as the contact person for the local sales team for technical consultations</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">General administrative tasks including work within a large commercial team offering daily support of business activities</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:windowtext;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What you’ll bring to the team: </span></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Four year Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, or other related field  </span></li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Advanced level knowledge of product lines, but specific expert status in area of specialization with a minimum of 10 years’ experience</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strong understanding of paper process chemistry; specific experience with application of retention/drainage chemistries is a plus</span></li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to demonstrate and utilize expert-level knowledge of applications specific to area of specialization</span></li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Prior commercial experience preferred</span></li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Good computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Expert level of understanding of the papermaking process and finished grade knowledge</span></li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Advanced level knowledge of product lines, but specific expert status in area of specialization</span></li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to develop effective chemical program recommendations and proposals</span></li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to perform statistical data analysis to evaluate program performance</span></li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Effective communication skills, both verbal and written</span></li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to understand and support corporate strategy and the product line strategies </span></li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to travel (minimum 50%)</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:windowtext;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What you can expect from us: </span></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Challenging, interesting and varying tasks which will allow you to develop your expertise and professional growth.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">An exciting opportunity to join and be an integral part of a growth focused sales organization.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Attractive benefits package</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Join Kemira and create better every day</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please apply with CV no later than April 30, 2026 at Kemira.com/Careers.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p><p>Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. Our solutions and services help secure clean water for millions of people every day and support our customers in advancing circularity and responsible resource use throughout their value chains. In 2025, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. <a href="http://www.kemira.com" target="_new">www.kemira.com</a></p> <p>          </p> </span>

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