Product and Application Specialist

Kanthal is a global leader in heating technology and innovation, specializing in materials and processing technology. We are committed to delivering top-quality products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers. Kanthal is now looking for a Product and Application Specialist to look beyond features and functionalities and understand how the product helps our customers realize their goals. Are you a dynamic, analytical, and communicative person to join our team and drive our commitment to excellence.
Find out more at www.kanthal.com


Placement: Preferably Hallstahammar
Your Role
As a Product and Application Specialist, you work cross-functionally with customers and colleagues on a wide variety of exciting products and applications. The role acts as a trusted advisor/specialist, leading and supporting customers and colleagues to reach success and keep an eye out for areas of improvement. You are the go-to bridge connecting Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, and Product Management on technical matters.


Role includes
Support targeted sales development by communicating Product Features, Benefits, and Value propositions, tailoring solutions to customer needs, assisting with new product launches and events, and troubleshooting technical issues in collaboration with stakeholders.
Perform product demonstrations, drive competence development through training, provide first-line technical support to the sales team, generate new product ideas, and manage product sample distribution.
You support the Product life cycle by managing product specifications.
Contribute to product strategy development by staying on top of industry trends, changing user preferences, and new technologies.
Lead specific projects within Kanthals Heating Materials.



About You
You have an engineering degree in mechanical, material, or manufacturing technology and are fluent in both Swedish and English - verbal and written. With your solution-oriented and analytical mindset, you solve complex problems efficiently and creatively. You have some experience from a previous role where you have honed your skills in stakeholder management and global interaction.


Your communicative and outgoing nature makes you a great team player, and your ability to collaborate effectively is essential. You are a social person with selling skills, capable of preparing accurate and appropriate documents and materials for external distribution. Your expertise and passion for engineering and materials technology drive you to push boundaries and contribute to a sustainable future.


What you can expect from us
A collaborative and innovative work environment where your expertise is valued
Opportunities to work on some of the world’s most exciting products and projects
A strong commitment to reducing environmental impact through pioneering technology
A team of dedicated individuals who inspire and support each other



Other Information
For more information about the role please contact:
Daniel Lindgren, Recruiting Manager, +46 76 130 66 26


For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact:
Sara Kühner, Recruiter, +46 76 495 02 40


Union Contact Information:
Petter Lindblom, Akademikerföreningen, 070 616 04 26
Riccard Söjbjerg, Unionen, 070 611 28 71
Johan Baringson, Ledarna, 070 616 53 96


Please apply before 2024-09-22
Kanthal is an Alleima company and a world-leading brand for products and services in industrial heating technology and resistance material. Backed by our skilled people and pioneering technology, every innovative solution is a creative partnership with our customers. With a strong commitment to reducing climate impact, we support some of the world’s largest and most exciting projects.
Find out more at www.kanthal.com and www.alleima.com