Product Application Expert
Product Application Expert
Product Application Expert
Product Application Expert
Palfinger
Maschinenbau, Betriebstechnik
Bergheim bei Salzburg
- Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
- Vor Ort
Product Application Expert
Über diesen Job
02.02.2026
At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.
As Product Application Expert (f/m/d) , you understand the specific requirements of the recycling industry customers and translate them into market-driven product solutions. In this expert role, you evaluate and prioritize product and application needs, drive business cases for new solutions and enhancements, and act as a key interface between market, product management and sales across the EMEA region.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive portfolio development by initiating product development projects and business cases for recycling industry applications.
- Gather, evaluate and prioritize product requirements and unique selling propositions (USPs) from EMEA recycling markets.
- Conduct structured competitive and market analyses to identify trends, opportunities and gaps in our product offering.
- Collaborate closely with Product Line Management, Product Application Management, Sales Training and Product Marketing on product launches and discontinuations.
- Support the EMEA sales teams with application and market know-how to win new business and further develop existing customers.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Completed technical education and at least 5 years of experience with requirements and application of machinery preferably in the recycling industry (ideally as an active user for hook and skiploader and/or loader crane).
- High level of independence, personal responsibility and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, strong negotiation capabilities and a creative, solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong team player with well-developed intercultural competence and strong language skills (written and spoken); very good English skills, additional languages are an advantage.
- Confident use of MS Office and basic project management skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home on a regular basis
- Further training and international career opportunities
- Corporate health management "PALfit"
- Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
- Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
- Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits
Minimum yearly gross salary according to the Austrian metal industry collective agreement for employment group F is EUR 53.241,02 based on full-time employment. Depending on your qualifications and professional experience, we offer a significant overpayment. Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.
