Brenntag

Technical Development Manager HI&I

Brenntag$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
  • 10+ years of experience in product development or chemical manufacturing.
  • Strong formulation experience in household and industrial cleaning products.
  • In-depth knowledge of market trends in the HI&I industry.
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements for cleaning products in North America.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with sales teams to drive customer development.
  • Engage R&D and technical stakeholders during customer visits.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and formulation needs.
  • Develop and optimize cleaning formulations for commercialization.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to manufacturing and performance.
  • Translate supplier technologies into practical customer solutions.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Individual development and training programs.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Education assistance program.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Various healthcare plan options and 401(k).
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The role serves as the technical bridge between customers, suppliers, sales teams, and internal innovation resources. The primary objective is to help drive specialty ingredient growth by supporting formulation development, solving technical challenges, and commercializing new solutions within the cleaning industry.


Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

Customer & Commercial Support

· Partner with sales teams on customer development and account growth.

· Conduct customer visits and engage directly with R&D and technical stakeholders.

· Identify innovation opportunities and formulation requirements.

· Provide technical recommendations that support business growth.

Product Development & Formulation

· Develop and optimize HI&I cleaning formulations.

· Support projects from concept through commercialization.

· Troubleshoot manufacturing, performance, and formulation issues.

· Utilize internal laboratory and application resources to accelerate development.

Supplier & Technical Expertise

· Become the subject matter expert on strategic supplier technologies.

· Translate supplier capabilities into customer solutions.

· Support supplier onboarding and new product introductions.

· Deliver technical training to commercial teams and customers.

Market & Regulatory Leadership

· Stay informed on industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies.

· Understand regulatory requirements affecting cleaning products in North America.

· Identify growth opportunities and help shape market-entry strategies.

Minimum qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in technical discipline (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, etc.).

· 10+ years of experience in product development, chemical manufacturing, distribution, or related markets.

· Strong formulation experience within household, industrial, and institutional cleaning products.

Additional essential attributes:

· Well versed with current market trends and key players in the H I&I industry

· Aware of the regulatory landscape as it related to H I&I products in North America

· Deep understanding of functional ingredient distribution in the H I&I industry

Computer Skills:

· Functional knowledge of word processors, database software, sales tools, spreadsheets, presentation modules

Travel:

· Requires up to 50% regional travel, as needed

Location:

· Flexible to work from home or office, as required

Our Offer 

We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.

  • Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.

  • Paid parental leave

  • Education assistance program

  • Employee assistance program

  • Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)​

About Brenntag

Brenntag is a leading global chemical distributor. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany. Brenntag operates in more than 70 countries and has a portfolio of over 10,000 products, including industrial and specialty chemicals, as well as ingredients for food and pharmaceuticals. The company serves customers in a wide range of industries, such as agriculture, automotive, and construction. Brenntag is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as using renewable energy sources and promoting the circular economy.
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