About this Position
Are you ready to drive and execute SBU and functional strategy and projects for adhesive and sealants with our Industrial customers in Europe, while staying connected to peers globally?
What you´ll do
* Be responsible for leading, performance management and development of Application Engineering team members
* Provide high level support for Key Accounts and critical global/regional customers with innovation, solution delivery, value quantification, etc.
* Manage laboratory workflow (including prioritization and reporting) to meet customer internal and market needs and expectations
* Be responsible for customer technical training via appropriate formats: academies, Webinars, at customer site, at Henkel facilities, etc.
* Evaluate KPI results and drive innovation and continuous improvement via data driven decisions and actions resulting from KPI metrics
* Use market and customer analytics to stay up-to-date on evolving industry trends
* Drive global SBU strategy and direction working with global SBU leads in Marketing, Sales, Product Management and other areas
* Ensure compliance with all Henkel and regulatory requirements (safety, legal, environment), and relevant industry/customer specifications
What makes you a good fit
* Master degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
* 10 years of experience in the work field of structural bonding applications where product, applications and customer knowledge to deliver/quantify value is a plus
* Demonstrates strong leadership and coaching skills, has strong relationship building and teamwork skills
* Able to support the team with analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills and Business/Industry Acumen skills
* Motivated, Takes Initiative, Willing to Change, High Learning Agility, Digital skills
* Fluent English and German skills
20-40 % travel (Regional and International) can be expected, work location is Heidelberg, Germany
Some perks of joining Henkel
* Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
* 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
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.