PpbLocation: /b Maranello Facility /p pbAt Sibelco, we advance life through materials. /b For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries such as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life. /p h3Technical Sales Manager – Tiles Engobes /h3 pWe are seeking a Technical Sales Manager who combines technical expertise, customer interaction, and business impact in the ceramic tile industry. You will be the key technical reference for tile, engobe, and glaze manufacturers, supporting customers’ improvement of products and production processes through our mineral solutions. /p h3Location Travel /h3 pThis role is based in bMaranello, Italy /b, with a hybrid setup: around 2 days per week in the Maranello lab/office, the rest split between customer visits, international travel, and home office. /p ul liCustomer locations: Italy, Spain, Turkey, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Poland, and other regions. /li liFrequent travel – approximately 8–10 days per month, including time spent on customer sites during trials and implementation. /li liMust be based near Maranello or willing to relocate; candidates from EU states are also considered. /li liFluency in English is required. /li /ul h3Your Impact in this Role /h3 ul liCustomer complaint management, lead investigations, root‑cause analysis. /li liImplement corrective actions and follow up on execution. /li liCommunicate findings and solutions to customers.Monitor product and plant quality trends; identify deviations and support resolution with Operations. /li liPrepare and share quality reports with internal teams. /li liBuild strong relationships with customer technical and production teams. /li liUnderstand customer needs and production processes. /li liSupport product trials and gather feedback. /li liProvide technical support and continuous improvement. /li liContribute to continuous improvement initiatives. /li liEnsure alignment on product specifications. /li liMarket intelligence: monitor trends and competitor products; support leadership with insights to drive business decisions. /li /ul h3What You Bring To The Table /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field. /li liExperience in a technical customer‑facing role such as technical sales, technical support, production, process, or product quality within ceramics, tiles, industrial minerals, or similar industries. /li liStrong understanding of product performance, quality, and problem‑solving methodologies. /li liAbility to analyze customer issues and support root‑cause analysis. /li liStrong communication and stakeholder management skills. /li liCross‑functional collaboration ability with Sales, Operations, Technical Innovation, Supply Chain, and customers. /li liAnalytical mindset with a practical, solution‑oriented approach. /li liFluency in English; additional languages are a plus. /li /ul h3About The Role /h3 pYou will be part of a solid international technical sales team supporting customers across multiple ceramic markets. /p ul liAct as a trusted technical advisor to customers. /li liSupport product trials and implement on site. /li liContribute to new business opportunities and growth projects. /li liWork across functions in an international matrix organization. /li /ul h3Employee Type /h3 pPermanent /p h3Why Join Us? /h3 ul liCareer growth and innovation in a global environment. /li liCommitment to sustainability and community. /li liInclusivity: we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr