About this role
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.
Other facts
About Henkel group
Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands.
Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace.
Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of about 47,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.
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What you'll do
- Drive sales growth and lead the technical execution of the Packaging strategy at selected customers across the EU. Manage business development projects and ensure effective communication with stakeholders.
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