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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.
Sales/ Application Engineer - AP
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Sales/ Application Engineer - AP
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About this Position
Leading and executing sales account plans (technical and commercial) in defined territory.
What you´ll do
- Support SBU/ sub-segments by executing on-site customer- facing technical activities (and training) for existing and new business with-in defined territory, as well as supporting customer/ market application and engineering projects.
- Key Tasks:
- Execute local sales plans (short, mid, long term) in line with SBU strategy to maintain and develop existing/ acquire new customers.
- Execute customer roadmap and manages/ close respective CRM tools (ACE) growth opportunities / Executes pricing actions/
- Build and maintain relationships with customers
- Deliver KP OSG and PC % in territory at defined target accounts.
- Provide product recommendations, customized products application, new product applications and trouble shooting for customers
- Perform technical visits (meetings, audits, demonstrations, trouble shooting, etc) for customers with documentation in CRM (ACE) tools
- Responsible for product applications, technical training and coaching of field sales force and customers
- Leverage customer feedback to drive optimization in customer service and identify new business opportunities for sales colleagues.
What makes you a good fit
- (Cross)-Functional Skills
- Customer Research / Prospecting
- Networking/ Identify key role players
- Sales call planning/ value selling/ proposal generation.
- Project Management
- Trouble Shooting
- Product Demonstration Soft Skills,
- Analytical thinking / judgement
- Problem solving
- Presentation skills /Communications skills
- Negotiations skills
- Agility
- Relationship Management
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
- Annual 1 month bonus
- 66.67% company contribution to Medical Aid
- Subsidised canteen
- Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programmes
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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 25078723
Job Locations: South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg-Bedfordview
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.ssa@henkel.com
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FAQ
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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.