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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.
Associate Account Manager - Abu Dhabi
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About this Position
At Henkel, you can be a game changer and craft your career. Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit by bringing your ideas to life within a global team. Our leading brands and technologies, along with our high-performing businesses will provide you with countless opportunities to develop What makes you a good fit and explore new paths. Your career at Henkel will contribute to a more sustainable future, while you grow within our vibrant, diverse culture of trust and belonging. If you're up for challenging the status quo, join our team of pioneers and make your mark on the future with us.
Do you dare to make an impact?
What you´ll do
- Generate profitable and sustainable sales growth across the designated territory of Abu Dhabi, with a focus on Waterproofing and Construction Chemicals.
- Identify and generate new business leads, engage directly with main contractors, and manage the sales cycle through to successful deal closure.
- Acquire new customers and accounts while developing and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with existing customers.
- Assess customer requirements and recommend the most suitable products and solutions from the available product portfolio.
- Collaborate closely with Support, Account Management, Business Development, and other internal stakeholders to ensure effective customer service and business growth.
- Support customers in resolving product-related or technical issues in coordination with the Technical Customer Service team.
- Manage customer complaints promptly and professionally, ensuring a high response rate and maintaining expected levels of customer satisfaction.
- Monitor and report on sales performance, pipeline development, customer activity, and potential risks or challenges that may impact business results.
- Participate in regular sales and management meetings and provide relevant market, customer, and business updates.
What makes you a good fit
- 5+ years of experience in construction, sales, or business development, preferably within the Waterproofing and Construction Chemicals industry.
- Strong technical understanding of construction applications, materials, and site requirements.
- Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Results-driven mindset with strong follow-up skills, determination, and the ability to achieve sales and business targets.
- Excellent stakeholder management, relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to engage confidently with contractors, consultants, customers, and other key industry stakeholders.
- Ideal profile: A Civil Engineering professional with hands-on site or construction experience combined with proven commercial acumen, or a strong motivation to transition from a technical role into commercial sales.
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: 26100408
Job Locations: United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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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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