Technischer Key Account Manager Sanitär / Technischer Handel (d/m/w)

Technischer Key Account Manager Sanitär/ Technischer Handel (d/f/m) – Henkel

As a Technischer Key Account Manager at Henkel, you will focus on technical sales and customer support within the sanitary channel, driving the adoption of Henkel’s adhesive solutions for piping, sealants, and polyurethane products.

Location

• Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Responsibilities

• Technical sales through customer and project consulting on adhesive applications for the product ranges Piping, Sealants, and PU
• Handling technically demanding inquiries from retail and industrial partners in the sanitary channel in cooperation with distributors
• Receiving, processing, and resolving complaints
• Coordinating and aligning customer trainings and product demonstrations with a focus on selling specific Henkel solutions
• Activating the distribution partner’s sales organization to expand reach within the target group
• Close alignment of customer and channel requirements with product development and other internal stakeholders
• Ensuring internal visibility of one’s work as an integral part of the sales team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration or a technical field
• 5 years of relevant professional experience in technical consulting or technical sales
• Technical expertise and understanding of the construction chemicals sector
• Strong networker with experience in identifying decision-makers and in social selling
• Confident negotiator, goal- and solution-oriented, and experienced in handling challenging situations
• Fluent German language skills

Benefits

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Chemical Manufacturing and Manufacturing

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your requests.