Application Specialist, P&HS, North

About the role

The Application Specialist, P&HS, NA, North Region will focus on the development and support of Kemira Total Chemistry Management Solutions, including products, control and monitoring solutions, as well as consultative services. This is a remote position to be located in Northern US.

Responsibilities

• Support and implementation of Kemira's strategy with the sales team, using best in class methods.
• Develop and support new verticals in services offerings to customers.
• Coordinate between New Ventures, Strategic Growth, and Sales Teams across a large commercial region.
• Utilize internal tools like Salesforce to identify key opportunities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the local sales team for technical consultations.
• Perform general administrative tasks, including supporting business activities within a large commercial team.

Requirements

• A four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of product lines, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the field.
• Strong understanding of paper process chemistry, with specific experience in retention/drainage chemistries.
• Prior commercial experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Expert-level understanding of the papermaking process and finished grades.
• Ability to develop and present chemical program recommendations and proposals.
• Proficiency in performing statistical data analysis to evaluate program performance.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to understand and support corporate and product line strategies.
• Minimum 50% travel required.

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of product lines, with specific expert status in area of specialization.
• Ability to develop effective chemical program recommendations and proposals.
• Proficiency in performing statistical data analysis to evaluate program performance.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to understand and support corporate strategy and the product line strategies.
• Minimum 50% travel required.

Skills

• Expert-level understanding of the papermaking process and finished grades.
• Ability to develop and present chemical program recommendations and proposals.
• Proficiency in performing statistical data analysis to evaluate program performance.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to understand and support corporate strategy and the product line strategies.
• Minimum 50% travel required.

Benefits

Challenging, interesting, and varied tasks that will allow you to develop your expertise and professional growth.

An exciting opportunity to join and be an integral part of a growth-focused sales organization.

Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market.

An attractive benefits package.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role is remote and requires flexibility to meet customer needs.

Contact Us

To apply, please submit your resume by August 9, 2026, through Kemira.com/Careers.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. Our solutions and services help secure clean water for millions of people every day and support our customers in advancing circularity and responsible resource use throughout their value chains. In 2025, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. Visit us at www.kemira.com.