Field Specification Engineer-Fire Protection
The Field Specification Engineer Fire Protection will play a pivotal role in driving Alkegen’s growth in Europe and the Mediterranean region. This position will focus on educating and specifying Alkegen’s fire protection solutions within key market segments, fostering strong relationships with OEM customers, and identifying new business opportunities.
The Field Specification Engineer Fire Protection will report to the Global Sales and Business Development Director.
Key Responsibilities
Specification and Education:
Lead the initiative to educate and specify Alkegen FP solutions in the region, including the Middle East.
Develop and deliver technical presentations and training programs to OEM customers, architects, engineers, and contractors.
Collaborate with sales teams to generate leads and close deals.
OEM Business Development:
Develop strong relationships with key OEM customers in Marine, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, and commercial construction sectors.
Understand customer needs and provide tailored solutions to meet their fire protection requirements.
Collaborate with OEMs to develop and implement joint marketing and sales strategies.
Market Research and Product Development:
Conduct market research to identify new product opportunities within the passive fire protection market.
Work with the Product Manager to develop new product concepts and specifications.
Leverage EU regulations to introduce existing Alkegen FP solutions into the region.
Sales Support:
Assist sales teams in developing budget proposals for new and existing accounts.
Provide technical support and expertise to help Alkegen expand market share in the region.
Industry Engagement:
Participate in industry events, trade shows, and conferences to increase brand visibility and network with potential customers.
Represent Alkegen at industry meetings and associations.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering or a related field.
Proven experience in fire protection engineering or a similar role.
Strong understanding of fire protection principles and regulations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel up to 50% within the identified regions, including the Middle East.
Fluency in English is essential; additional European languages are a plus.
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.
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Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener.
We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
Our experience speaks for itself. Bringing together two of the world’s leaders in specialty materials, Unifrax and Lydall, Alkegen is a leader in innovation. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications.
With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge.
Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
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