Title:

Consultant Market Development (Soft Magnetic Materials) - China

Location:

China

Business Line:

Market Development

Reports To:

TBD

External Clients:

Nanocrystalline component manufacturers and users

Our client is the worlds leading producer of Niobium, a chemical element/mineral resource that primarily improves the strength of steel and has many different applications. The nature of their business involves the extraction, processing, manufacturing, and marketing of this chemical element, developing and providing technology for each application and final product. The task is to add value to the supply chain where the element is used. This element is widely used in structures for buildings, bridges and façades, structures of automotive bodies and in superconducting magnets of MRI scanners and hot parts of aeronautic engines, to name but a few examples. They work closely with a variety of industries involved in steel production, welding, nuclear, and electronics, and dedicate their special attention to their customers, wherever they may be globally.

Due to expansion within Asia, they are seeking a Consultant - Market Development (Soft Magnetic Materials) - China to be responsible for acting in the field of soft magnetic materials, developing the companys network in power component designers and producers, and, increasing nanocrystalline awareness and applications. In addition the Consultant will help to bridge the gap between nanocrystalline component manufacturers and users, promoting showcases, proof of concepts and proof of values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

CONSULTANT MARKET DEVELOPMENT (SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS) CHINA

Objective:

• Act in the field of soft magnetic materials, developing the companys network in power component designers and producers, increasing nanocrystalline awareness and applications.
• Bridge the gap between nanocrystalline component manufacturers and users, promoting showcases, proof of concepts and proof of values.
• Have strong interaction with market needs and trends, helping to execute the company's short- and long-term technical actions.

Profile:

• Electrical Engineer, Electronic Engineer, and Power Electronics specialist.
• Preferred knowledge of magnetic materials and its application in power electronics.
• Desirable: Someone who has more than 10 years experience in market development (sales department of power electronic companies) or technical assistance for in power electronics/ Switch mode power supplies/passive components (transformers, Capacitors, Inductors), mainly inside China.
• Must: Good networking with Tier -1 and power electronic component designers and/or manufacturers in China.
• Must: speak Chinese and English
• Knowledge of the market dynamics and power components companies is highly desirable.
• Someone who has had previous experience working with soft magnetic materials (such as nanocrystalline, ferrite, and others)
• Important to have good communication (English and Chinese) and networking skills, be able to work in a team, be proactive, be flexible to change in accordance with the changes in priorities that might happen along the way, self-motivated.

Tasks:

• Dissemination of the use of nanocrystalline soft magnetic material through meetings and presentations at power components designers and manufacturers, as well as end users, being able to show the benefits/value proposition of nanocrystalline soft magnetic materials and connect players in the supply chain.
• Prospect potential users for nanocrystalline soft magnetic material in the different areas of focus, understand how the best way is to prioritize activities in accordance with the goals established, establish an action plan and timeline for implementation, aiming to accelerate market adoption and, consequently, Nb sales. Identify possible roadblocks and how to overcome them.
• Development of competitive analysis together with the business intelligence department.
• Together with marketing, give support in events like workshops and conferences.

Job Position:

• Consultant, working hours according to demand and defined in contract.
• A full-time employee option is also possible.

Competencies:

• Fluency in both Mandarin AND English
• Ability to develop working relationships with people from different backgrounds (customers, salespeople, production shop operators, industry leaders)
• Good communication skills
• Proactive
• Excellent adaptation skills