Technical Development Manager Lubricants; m​/f​/d

KRAHN Group connects people, markets, and innovations – creating real added value. As an independent chemical distributor, we bring producers and processors together and ensure that expertise reaches exactly where it makes a difference. Together with around 280 colleagues across Europe and €300 million in revenue in 2025, we stand for reliability, entrepreneurial thinking, and collaborative partnerships – driving progress that truly matters.

To further strengthen our team in the UK and Germany, we are currently looking for a remote Technical Development Manager Lubricants (m/f/d) based in the United Kingdom or Germany.

• You provide technical advice and support to customers and Sales colleagues.
• Maintaining close technical relationships with suppliers and external partners is a key part of your role.
• In addition, you monitor market trends, technological developments, and competitor activities.
• Working closely with Product Management, you provide technical expertise and market intelligence.
• You manage and document technical projects and customer activities.
• Another important aspect of the role is developing and delivering technical product trainings for internal stakeholders.
• You represent the company at customer meetings, trade fairs, and industry events while supporting the resolution of technical product issues.

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• Proven technical knowledge and experience within the lubricants industry
• A proactive and hands‑on approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation, and time‑management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe applications
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to undertake occasional business travel across Europe

• Attractive compensation: Performance‑related pay and a comprehensive benefits package as well as a car allowance
• Flexibility: Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Career development: Individual onboarding, a wide range of training and development
  opportunities and quarterly development reviews
• Work environment: Responsible tasks with a high degree of autonomy, short decision‑making processes due to flat hierarchies

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