Why Ansell? At Ansell, by staying two steps ahead of workplace risk we aim to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear, to keep workers safe and productive in industrial, medical, and consumer applications. Discover more about our company, our team, and our values by visiting us at https\://www.ansell.com Ansell is looking for a Senior Market Development Specialist EMEA to join our team in Cracow, Poland or Brussels, Belgium. The Senior Market Development Specialist supports the development and shaping of market opportunities for Ansell’s Chemical BU portfolio across the EMEA region. The role focuses on early engagement with end users, specifiers, and key industry stakeholders to understand operational needs, gather market and competitive intelligence, and influence technical specifications within regulated and high‑risk environments. Operating upstream of the commercial sales process, the position works closely with regional sales teams, distributors, and tender management functions to ensure Ansell solutions are positioned early within procurement processes and tender frameworks, driving long‑term pipeline creation and sustainable market expansion. What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer? Competitive compensation, including a performance-based annual incentive Flexible and hybrid schedule A culture of belonging and inclusion, where collaboration thrives and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered, across our global community Ansell University programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills Opportunities to advance and grow within the company What your role will be? · Market Insight & Intelligence Build understanding of target industries, regulatory environments, and emerging risks. Gather and share structured market, customer, and competitor insights to support Sales, Product Management, Marketing, and R&D. · End User & Stakeholder Engagement Engage with end users, safety professionals, and technical stakeholders to understand protection needs and operational challenges. Support early‑stage relationship building, product demonstrations, technical discussions, and training activities. · Specification & Tender Support Identify upcoming projects, procurement cycles, and tender opportunities at an early stage. Support alignment of technical requirements and specifications with Ansell solutions in collaboration with Sales and Tender Management teams. · Distributor & Channel Support Support distributor development through training, application knowledge, and market insights. Collaborate with sales teams to strengthen channel effectiveness in targeted markets. · Market Development Activities Contribute to regional market development initiatives, including trade shows, technical seminars, and customer workshops. Support long‑term opportunity pipeline development across key verticals. · Product & Application Expertise Develop strong knowledge of Ansell’s chemical protective clothing portfolio and its applications. Communicate product capabilities within operational and regulatory contexts and support product positioning and new product introductions. · Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Reporting Act as a link between external market activity and internal teams, sharing insights and early opportunity visibility. Collaborate with Tender Management to support effective tender planning and pipeline alignment. · Regional & Cultural Awareness Adapt to regional market differences and communicate effectively across diverse customer, distributor, and internal stakeholder groups. KEY POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree a plus. Job Experience 2–4 years of experience in market development, technical sales support, or related roles Experience working with distributors and/or end users in technical or regulated product environments Exposure to tender-based or specification-driven markets is advantageous. Knowledge and Skills Business awareness and understanding of indirect sales models Ability to analyse market information and translate into actionable insights Strong communication and presentation skills Organised and structured approach to managing information and activities Ability to support long-term opportunity development P roficiency in English and French is required; other languages are a plus. Desirable Job Competencies Highly motivated and accountable for owning business outcomes, including planning, execution, and forecasting. Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align cross‑functional teams. Strong alignment with Ansell Values\: Whatever you do, take PRIDE: o Passion o Reliable o Integrity o Deliver o Empowerment Additional Requirements: Travel required up to 25%. Join us to lead the world to a safer future, apply today! Please submit your resume in English. Equal Opportunity Employer Ansell commits to securing an equal opportunity recruitment and selection process. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnic origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other factors that could be deemed discriminatory. Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion Ansell’s vision is about creating safe spaces where diverse perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. It is our view that togetherness prevails over individuality. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work, it's not just words. Rather, it’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community, it’s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s also what differentiates Ansell. 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