Senior Automotive Sales Engineer - Growth & Solutions

Henkel; Gray Court (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Family Support

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel is seeking an accomplished sales professional for the Adhesive Technologies unit in South Carolina. The role focuses on executing a regional sales plan, managing key accounts, and driving growth with a strong emphasis on value selling.

You will coordinate with technical teams to support line trials, resolve issues, and capture new opportunities. The position requires 5+ years in automotive sales, a Bachelor’s degree, and readiness to travel at least 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum (technical preferred).
• 5+ years of sales or relevant experience in the automotive industry with a strong record of delivering results.
• Strong foundation in value selling and customer value realization.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with CRM and business software programs.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Sales call planning, documentation, and detailed follow-up communication.
• Account management experience and ownership.
• Willingness to travel 50%+; SC is the territory.

Responsibilities

• Execute sales plan in line with business strategy to deliver sales growth and profitability targets.
• Manage territory to achieve high customer satisfaction by addressing feedback and concerns.
• Assess customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape.
• Identify solutions to address customer needs, manage projects, and grow the pipeline.
• Execute pricing actions to optimize profitability.
• Build and maintain key customer relationships.
• Coordinate with technical team for line trials, troubleshooting, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Generate compelling and professional business proposals.

Skills

Sales experience in automotive

CRM proficiency

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Business software

Job description

Henkel is seeking an accomplished sales professional for the Adhesive Technologies unit in South Carolina. The role focuses on executing a regional sales plan, managing key accounts, and driving growth with a strong emphasis on value selling.

You will coordinate with technical teams to support line trials, resolve issues, and capture new opportunities. The position requires 5+ years in automotive sales, a Bachelor’s degree, and readiness to travel at least 50%.