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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Defense and MRO Business Development Manager
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Defense and MRO Business Development Manager
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About this position
At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth. Dare to make an impact?
What you'll do
- Supports identifying future market trends, developments/product/service expectations and translates them into business growth opportunities specifically around the aerospace defense and MRO market.
- Supports Sales/Marketing in new technologies / projects / products through deep understanding of product / market / technology / customer.
- Executes and develops strategies for product / technology positioning and defines training and promotional needs with Marketing.Explores and supports acquisition and divestment projects.Implements business analysis instruments, provides market and competitive intelligence.
- Collaborates closely with Marketing/R&D/Sales/Key Account Managers to steer activities, and to initiate innovation projects.
- Builds relevant customer / market relationships and attends and supports relevant events, exhibitions, trade fairs and interactions with the US Govt and DOD.
- Aggregates product / technology / application / business model needs and communicates these to relevant key interfaces.
- Ensures that Business Development Managers, Sales, and Key Account Managers have the right business / market / customer transparency to prioritize activities accordingly.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor's degree at a minimum is required. Prefer a degree in a technical area of study.
- 10 years at a minimum of experience in defense and DOD required.
- Strong business acumen with proven experience in building relationships with all arms of the U.S. Military is preferred.
- Must have experience in MRO (Materials, Repair and Operations).
- Strong focus on strategic planning required
- Excellent interpersonal skills along with strong customer interaction and communication skills.
- Ability to travel, attend and support relevant events to support activities with the U.S. Government and Department of Defense.
- Travel will be required at a minimum of 50%. Potential for International Travel in the future.
- Position is fully remote.
The salary for this role is $140,700.00 - $225,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. At Henkel's request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully-executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current.
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 races, colors, religions, sexes, national origins, disabilities, veteran statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and other legally protected characteristics.
JOB ID: 24068370
Job Locations: United States, AZ, Scottsdale | United States, CA, Bay Point | United States, CA, Rancho Dominguez | United States, CT, Rocky Hill | United States, GA, Atlanta | United States, MN, Cannon Falls | United States, MN, Minneapolis | United States, MO, St. Louis | United States, NJ, Bridgewater | United States, SC, Greenville
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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