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Henkel Sales Manager Distribution & SME Midwest in Indianapolis, Indiana
Sales Manager Distribution & SME Midwest
About this position
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 What makes you a good fit. 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
Executes local sales plans and strategy in line with SBU strategy to maintain and develop existing and acquire new customers
Develops and executes action plan for each customer based on customer roadmap
Delivers sales and distribution targets (KP OSG and PC % / GP %) in territory / at defined account
Builds and maintains strong relationships with customers and distributors
Communicates with NDAM / Sales team on specific customers tasks and priorities
Coordinates with technical customer service to conduct line trials, (re)solves customer requests and complaints
Executes pricing and promotional actions
Executes KAM strategy (listing, promotions)
Manages and/ or steers distributor salesforce / 3rd Party Representation
Ensures execution in excellence at point of sales (L); ensures merchandising and brand representation in stores / salons
Conducts field, market, jobsite or store visits; follows up on store implementation/promotion, in-store stock levels, identifies gaps
Coordinates education implementation and sales impact with technical advisors
Takes and processes customer orders; initiates customer agreements; carries out admin tasks related to reporting and contract management
What makes you a good fit
Four (4) year college degree required.
Previous direct sales experience in the industrial market is required.
Ability to travel 50-60% of the time is required. Travel to include both driving and flying to locations within the territory.
Must be located within a commuting distance of a major airport.
Preference given to candidates that reside in Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Detroit or Chicago.
Must feel comfortable making cold calls and actively pursuing new business relationships.
Computer literacy is required. Familiarity with CRM systems preferred.
Time and territory management skills
Strong communication skills.
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
Annual performance bonus
Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
1 day off, sickness leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more
The salary for this role is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00. 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, 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: 25074700
Job Locations: United States, IL, Chicago | United States, IN, Indianapolis | United States, MI, Detroit | United States, MI, Madison Heights | United States, OH, Cincinnati | United States, OH, Cleveland | United States, OH, Columbus
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com
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