Senior Automotive Sales Engineer – Components

Henkel; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Financial rewards

Family support

Career growth

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Sr. Sales Engineer for Automotive Components within the Adhesive Technologies unit. The role focuses on territory management, customer relationships, and collaboration with technical teams to deliver value-driven solutions.

The candidate will execute sales plans, analyze market dynamics, and grow the pipeline while traveling 50%+ across Indiana and nearby markets. A technical bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in automotive sales are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (technical preferred).
• 5+ years of sales or relevant experience in automotive industry with a strong results track record.
• Strong value selling expertise and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute sales plan aligned with business strategy to drive growth and profitability.
• Manage territory to ensure high customer satisfaction and address concerns.
• Assess customer needs, market trends and competitive landscape; build a sustainable pipeline.

Skills

Value selling

CRM proficiency

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Account management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Henkel is seeking a Sr. Sales Engineer for Automotive Components within the Adhesive Technologies unit. The role focuses on territory management, customer relationships, and collaboration with technical teams to deliver value-driven solutions.

The candidate will execute sales plans, analyze market dynamics, and grow the pipeline while traveling 50%+ across Indiana and nearby markets. A technical bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in automotive sales are required.