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# Principal Applications Specialist (Fabrication) UKI

- **Company:** Air Products
- **Location:** Basingstoke, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PC Tools, Microsoft PowerPoint, Proprietary Software
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1e9490203fadcc52

## About the Role

* Highly proficient in craft welding skills particularly in MIG/MAG, TIG welding and Oxy/fuel welding & cutting. Approved welding craft apprenticeship with extensive experience in the metal fabrication industry (welding & cutting).
 * Up to date knowledge of technology in welding/fabrication sector.
 * Self-motivated and self-managed with excellent self-discipline, good influencing & negotiating skills and highly developed sales ability.
 * Good interpersonal skills and an excellent team player
 * Good PC skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internal software.

## Description

An opportunity exists within the UK Packaged Gases Technology & Marketing Team for a Principal Applications Specialist (Fabrication) who will be responsible for;

 * Delivering their own individual Merchant Fabrication business growth and retention targets.
 * Leading a Regional Merchant Applications Specialists' Team of 3-4 Application Specialist's to deliver on regional new business and profit retention targets across the UK & Ireland Merchant Country Cluster.
 * Building & maintaining effective commercial collaboration between the Application Specialists' team and the Merchant Commercial team and a positive working environment in the Fabrication segment.
 * Developing and delivering a Regional Key Customer & Technology Contacts Plan.

As the Principal Applications Specialist (Fabrication) you will;

 * As a leader: Coach & manage a Regional Fabrication Applications Team to deliver against Regional new business and profit retention targets.
 * As an individual: Work alongside commercial colleagues to Win NEW Merchant Fabrication Accounts
 * As an individual: Build loyalty and maximise returns in existing Merchant Fabrication Accounts
 * Carry-out training courses for colleagues and channel partners (agents)
 * Assist with marketing & promotional events, attend exhibitions, etc.
 * Build and maintain relationships with key equipment manufacturers (OEMs)


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