Overview
Technical Sales Engineer for Global Automotive Key Account at Henkel. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit, empowering people to transform industries and provide customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What You'll Do
- Demonstrate technical expertise as subject matter expert in the adhesives, sealants, and thermal interface materials space.
- Manage sales projects through all project phases from requirements collection, material candidate selection, material and application trials, to serial supply upon successful business nomination.
- Initiate and lead sales projects with strong project management, communication and technical skills.
- Prepare and execute technical customer meetings and project reviews.
- Deliver material candidates' properties and test results to customer engineers and translate feedback into next steps and follow-up actions.
- Define work packages (material tests, application trials, reports, etc.) for technical support teams.
- Coordinate input from cross-functional resources (Application Engineering, Product Development, Product Line Management, etc.).
- Provide urgent support to critical issues as they arise.
- Listen to customer needs and translate requirements into future product development and account strategies, in alignment with the Global Key Account Manager and BDMs.
- Identify new leads and opportunities through proactive promotion of Henkel Adhesive Technologies solutions portfolio.
- Be an integral part of a dynamic key account team and drive the strategic partnership with the OEM to the next level.
What Makes You a Good Fit
5+ years of professional experience in technical sales, preferably in adhesives and / or thermal technologies.Experience with automotive e-mobility and electronics components is a plus.Engineering background (Mechanical, Chemical, etc.). Degree in Materials Science or Chemistry considered with strong commercial acumen.Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred. Strong cross-functional and stakeholder management skills.Ability to lead in ambiguous situations and adapt to changes and challenges.High commitment to thrive in fast-paced environments with a results-driven mindset.Excellent external / internal communication and follow-ups.Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight trips.Benefits
Health Insurance : medical, dental, vision and wellbeing from day 1.Work-Life Balance : paid time off, flexible / hybrid work policies, and vacation buy / sell program.Financial : 401k matching, employee share plan, annual performance bonus, service awards, and student loan reimbursement.Family Support : parental leave, fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, care discounts, and scholarships.Career Growth : national and international opportunities, access to skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement.The salary for this role is $120,000.00 - $160,000.00. This range reflects good-faith estimates for wages and may be adjusted. Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Sales and SalesIndustries : Chemical Manufacturing and ManufacturingJ-18808-Ljbffr