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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Development Manager HI&I - **Company:** Brenntag North America, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Databases - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/auth/login?destination=/job/technical-development-manager-hi-i/10373822 ## About the Role · Bachelor's degree in technical discipline (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, etc.). · 10+ years of experience in product development, chemical manufacturing, distribution, or related markets. · Strong formulation experience within household, industrial, and institutional cleaning products. Additional essential attributes: · Well versed with current market trends and key players in the H I&I industry · Aware of the regulatory landscape as it related to H I&I products in North America · Deep understanding of functional ingredient distribution in the H I&I industry Computer Skills: · Functional knowledge of word processors, database software, sales tools, spreadsheets, presentation modules Travel: · Requires up to 50% regional travel, as needed ## Description Be an Early Applicant In-Office or Remote Hiring Remotely in USA Expert/Leader In-Office or Remote Hiring Remotely in USA Expert/Leader Serve as technical bridge between customers, suppliers, sales and internal teams to develop, optimize and commercialize HI&I cleaning formulations. Support customer development, troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues, onboard suppliers, deliver technical training, and ensure regulatory and market alignment from concept through commercialization. The summary above was generated by AI Job Summary: The role serves as the technical bridge between customers, suppliers, sales teams, and internal innovation resources. The primary objective is to help drive specialty ingredient growth by supporting formulation development, solving technical challenges, and commercializing new solutions within the cleaning industry. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: Customer & Commercial Support · Partner with sales teams on customer development and account growth. · Conduct customer visits and engage directly with R&D and technical stakeholders. · Identify innovation opportunities and formulation requirements. · Provide technical recommendations that support business growth. Product Development & Formulation · Develop and optimize HI&I cleaning formulations. · Support projects from concept through commercialization. · Troubleshoot manufacturing, performance, and formulation issues. · Utilize internal laboratory and application resources to accelerate development. Supplier & Technical Expertise · Become the subject matter expert on strategic supplier technologies. · Translate supplier capabilities into customer solutions. · Support supplier onboarding and new product introductions. · Deliver technical training to commercial teams and customers. 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