Technical Key Account Manager Aerospace and Avionics

Adhesive Technologies Sales Various locations Full Time Regular
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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.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical support to maximize sales growth for Henkel Aerospace.
  • Act as technical liaison between key account and all departments within Henkel by coordinating technical service support, qualification projects, and technology strategy.
  • Work directly with internal departments and the Key Account Team to identify, develop, qualify, complete and maintain applications and technologies.
  • Manage the customer centric programs and projects necessary to support: specifications, qualifications, and technology projects.
  • Act as the Henkel Aerospace Technology and R&D interface to technology teams and organize technology fairs.
  • Assist in developing Henkel technology roadmaps to compliment customer technology roadmap directions.
  • Provide timely responses and on-site technical support to Key Account locations and key subcontractors.
  • Work with Technicians and Technical Service to obtain timely turnaround of laboratory analysis to support troubleshooting and product qualifications.

What makes you a good fit

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or related technical field preferred.
  • Experience with structural adhesives, composite materials, and specialty chemical surface treatment.
  • Experience with Aviation/Aerospace Industry materials processing, and part manufacturing.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills are essential – must have excellent customer interaction and communication skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
  • Project management skills are essential.
  • The ability to work autonomously on multiple projects is essential.
  • Up-to-date computer skills are essential. Including business typing skills, strong literacy in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Power Point, sales management software, and Microsoft Outlook.
  • Experience in polymer science and /or experience with chemical manufacturing processes is desirable.
  • Must be willing to travel 25%-35% of your time to locations across the country with some international travel required.  Preference will be given to candidates that are near a major airport to allow for the ease and options of travel offered.

The salary for this role is $88,000.00 - $125,000.00. 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.

All employees applying for an internal position must have a discussion with his/her manager about their interest in a job posting opportunity. The discussion will not preclude the employee from interviewing if their skills meet the job requirements.

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! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.

JOB ID: 24066296

Job Locations: United States, CA, Bay Point | United States, CT, Rocky Hill | United States, MN, Cannon Falls

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

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About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
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.

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FAQ

Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.

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.

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.

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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.

Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.