Application Development Representative

Location:

Zwijnaarde (9052) – Belgium

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Information Technology Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Advertising, Marketing & PR, Education & Training

Advertiser:

Eastman

Job ID:

132843424

Posted On: 

03 April 2026

This is the role

This role will help develop applications for Eastman’s portolio of sustainable polymer solutions in the many different market segments (Durables, Cosmetics, Eyewear, Medical, Packaging, …)
Specific responsibilities include:

•    Be the application development and technical expert for a specific or variety of market segments and its applications 
•    Keep up to date with market, application and processing technology developments including competitive material and competing technology developments
•    Define market specific unmet needs / deficiencies knowledgeable about industry relevant secondary operations
•    In-depth knowledge on co-polyester chemistry and how it relates to the end-use applications (or willingness to dive into the chemistry)
•    Understanding of market trends and develop/promote innovative solutions meeting these requirements.
•    Identify & document industry and customer specific unmet needs and product fitness for use criteria
•    Work close to Technical Service colleagues promoting customer trials and evaluations.
•    Provide technical product training to customers, distributors and sales & marketing teams
•    Participate in, align with and influence the strategy of the segment team in collaboration with the marketing department.
•    Support market facing StageGate projects and lead related technical activities internally and externally 
•    Responsible for material recommendations converting the  voice of the customer into “Critical To Quality”-parameters driving product selection and development 
•    Help develop technical marketing materials for customer engagement 
•    Partner with Product Development team to deliver products meeting market needs and adding value to Eastman

This is what you bring
Why choose Eastman

It’s about growth and your long-term success. At Eastman, your career path can take many routes—each offering growth opportunities, competitive salary and benefits, and a globally growing work environment. Eastman fosters a culture of diversity steeped in teamwork and employee involvement, a place where dedicated individuals turn great ideas into materials that make a difference in everyday life. We support and encourage one another and believe that leveraging diversity in our thoughts and experiences allows us to excel in business.

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