The Automotive Application Development Engineer (ADE) is a member of the Celanese Engineered Materials Korea Auto Segment Team and reports to the Regional Sales Manager. This role is responsible for developing new applications from the stage of specifying our material for use all the way that of mass production. This role requires relentless drive to get result, technical capacity in engineered materials and processing, automotive application knowledge, and value chain dynamics to win customers' trust to make Celanese a preferred supplier. Success in this position is measured by volume growth, and the development and strength of the opportunity pipeline within the territory.
This role is based in Pangyo, South Korea.
Develop and execute growth strategies, prioritizing new business development while expanding share within existing accounts.
Build, qualify, and actively manage a robust opportunity pipeline to support sustained short‑ and long‑term growth.
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date Salesforce (SFDC) data, including account plans, relationship maps, call reports, sample requests, and opportunity tracking.
Develop deep understanding of Celanese product performance and value propositions; collaborate closely with Product Business Teams and Account Managers to support optimal value capture.
Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned accounts, cultivating strong strategic relationships and delivering world‑class service through frequent, in‑person engagement.
Lead the development, alignment, and execution of segment‑ and account‑level growth plans.
Champion the introduction, translation, and commercialization of new products and applications with key customers.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of commercial experience in an application development or related industry role.
Prior account management and/or application development experience within a chemical or plastics company.
Fluency in English is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to navigate and influence multiple levels within customer and internal organizations.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work independently.
Proven experience in commercial deal execution.
Strong business acumen with a customer-focused mindset.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50-75% of the time.
Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion.
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