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JMJ Phillip
Application Specialist Care Ingredients
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A Technical Product Manager is responsible for managing a strategy to develop and/or sell technical products. May involve planning and assisting in the development, marketing and distribution of the product.
$165,581 / year median in Michigan
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Application Specialist - Care Ingredients Posted on August 3, 2026 August 3, 2026 by JMJ Phillip We are seeking an experienced Application Specialist - Care Ingredients to provide technical expertise and application support for customers within the home care, personal care, and related specialty chemical industries. This role partners closely with sales, marketing, R D, and product management to develop innovative formulations, support customer applications, and drive product adoption. The ideal candidate has a strong chemistry background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for solving customer challenges through technical innovation. Position Responsibilities Customer Technical Support Provide technical guidance and application support to customers through on-site visits, virtual meetings, email, and phone communications. Troubleshoot formulation and product performance challenges. Build strong technical relationships with customers and distribution partners. Support customer product evaluations and implementation. Formulation Development Develop prototype formulations that align with customer needs and market trends. Test and evaluate new products and application concepts. Collaborate with laboratory teams on formulation development and validation. Recommend product improvements based on customer feedback and testing results. Product Demonstration & Training Deliver product presentations, demonstrations, and technical training to customers, distributors, and internal teams. Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events. Present technical papers, posters, and educational content as appropriate. Support sales teams during customer visits and product evaluations. Technical Documentation Prepare technical data sheets, product literature, application guides, and marketing materials. Develop technical presentations, videos, and educational resources. Maintain accurate product documentation and technical records. Assist marketing with technical content development. Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as the technical liaison between Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Research & Development. Coordinate application testing with laboratory personnel. Collaborate with global technical teams to share knowledge and best practices. Support product launches and continuous product improvement initiatives. Market & Industry Analysis Monitor industry trends, customer requirements, and competitive products. Provide technical insights that support product positioning and portfolio development. Identify opportunities for innovation and new application development. Contribute to strategic product and application planning. Prerequisites Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the chemical industry, preferably within personal care, home care, or specialty ingredients. Experience developing formulations and providing customer-facing technical support. Strong presentation and public speaking skills. Experience presenting at technical conferences or industry events is highly desirable. Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications. Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar platforms. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. Certifications (Preferred, but not Required) Certified Cosmetic Scientist (CCS) Six Sigma Green Belt Project Management Professional (PMP) Technical Sales Certification Laboratory Safety Certification Regulatory or Cosmetic Science Certifications What the