Technical Key Account Manager Defense

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? YOUR ROLE • 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. YOUR SKILLS • 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. • Would prefer a candidate that is located in the proximity of Cannon Falls/Minneapolis, MN area or Cedar Rapids, IA. 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! 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: 24066296 Contract & Job type: Regular - Full Time Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply Now" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted