Manager Application Engineering Business Development EU (d/f/m) - Urgently Hiring!

About this Position

What you´ll do

• Drive sales growth and introduction of new technologies through leading the technical execution of the Packaging strategy at selected customers overall in the EU
• Manage and lead business development projects with timeline, action execution, internal and external stakeholders in a structured and professional manner
• Drive strong communication with a clear outcome in German and English to all relevant internal and external stakeholders (from operator level up to VP level)
• Demonstrate knowledge and solution-finding and ensure highest credibility over our competition - train colleagues, customers, and external partners in products and applications, and share best practices/cross-exchange important application experience
• Manage critical situations, like claims, new product introductions, troubleshooting, or highly competitive situations to the interest of Henkel and the long term impact of the relationship to the customers
• Travel to customers or third parties, consult with product selection and process design, support adhesives/coating qualifications at Henkel's or customer's sites
• Act as a technical reference in technical discussions and foster strong and frequent exchange

What makes you a good fit

• Master's degree in Science (Chemistry or Engineering)
• Minimum 7 years of working experience in the plastic film extrusion business (preferrably in the recycling industry) and expertise in lamination business for flexible packaging
• Strong technical expertise in the packaging / recycling industry for key applications combined with high technical knowledge in the extrusion / production of films and application of lamination adhesives
• Experience in Office 365 and customer relationship management tools
• Strong communication skills, and high level of self-organization, motivation, and teamwork
• Willingness to travel (up to 50%)
• Fluent English language skills, preferably also German

Some perks of joining Henkel

• 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 x
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

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.