Remote Technical Key Account Manager for Automotive Adhesives

CCT Tapes; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CCT Tapes, part of the Henkel family, is seeking a commercially driven Technical Key Account Manager to grow automotive OEM and Tier 1 relationships across North America. The role blends strategic account management, business development, and technical consultation to identify adhesive tape solutions that enhance performance and manufacturing outcomes.

You will engage engineers, buyers, quality teams and program managers, manage long sales cycles, and travel frequently to customer sites, events,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of technical sales experience in adhesives, tapes, films, engineered materials, or related industries.
• Automotive industry experience required.
• Experience working with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Strong technical aptitude translating customer requirements into adhesive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of automotive OEM and Tier 1 customer accounts.
• Develop and execute strategic account growth plans tied to customer programs and product launches.
• Build and maintain relationships across engineering, purchasing, quality, operations, and program management.
• Identify new opportunities for adhesive tape and bonding solutions within existing and prospective accounts.
• Manage opportunities from concept through testing, validation, specification, and commercial launch.
• Provide technical recommendations based on customer application requirements.
• Coordinate customer trials, sample requests, testing activities, and project timelines.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, product development, operations, and commercial teams.
• Support strategic partnerships and joint customer-development efforts.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and pipeline reporting.
• Represent the ATP Adhesive Group at customer locations, trade shows, and industry events.

Skills

Technical sales

Automotive industry experience

OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers

CRM proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field

Job description

CCT Tapes, part of the Henkel family, is seeking a commercially driven Technical Key Account Manager to grow automotive OEM and Tier 1 relationships across North America. The role blends strategic account management, business development, and technical consultation to identify adhesive tape solutions that enhance performance and manufacturing outcomes.

You will engage engineers, buyers, quality teams and program managers, manage long sales cycles, and travel frequently to customer sites, events,