Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 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.
Key Account Manager TW
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Key Account Manager TW
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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
- Determine the strategic approach to key accounts, aligning teams, innovation, and product development with customer expectations to drive business results focusing on Tier 1 footwear manufacturers
- Lead a team dedicated to innovation project development and execution at our top customers' development centers in Taichung, TW
- Demonstrate professional global project management, ensuring transparency on Henkel activities and delivered value to customers
- Cultivate robust and lasting relationships with customers and internal stakeholders across all communication levels
- Control and support pricing, claims, payment, and contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms for Henkel
- Regularly interact with Henkel Sales, Application Engineering, Marketing, and Innovation teams across Asia and India to ensure seamless collaboration
- Lead negotiations with an intelligent, highly strategic, and multi-faceted approach, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes
- Ensure a timely and strategic response to customer inquiries, product developments, and market changes, employing an agile and resourceful approach
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in related field is required
- Strong technical background, preferably in science or engineering, providing a solid foundation for understanding and communicating complex technical solutions to clients is required
- Minimum of ten (10) years experience in Sales, Key Account Management of chemical industry and/or manufacturing of Sports/Fashion Market is required
- Minimum of five (5) years experience in people management is required
- Good communication skills in Mandarin and English are required ; Ability to work seamlessly with diverse team members across multiple countries and time zones, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
- Excellent command of MS Office is required
- Base location is Taichung and able to go business trip abroad and/or countrywide if needed
- Proven ability to lead and coach a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
- Strong sales and account management skills with a proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth
- Proficient in navigating a matrix organization, leading through strategic thinking, and adept at building relationships with professionals at various organizational levels through effective communication and interpersonal skills
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 genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 24069846
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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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