Senior Automotive Solutions Sales Engineer

Joinimagine; Enoree (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel, a global leader in adhesives and coatings, seeks aSenior Sales professional to drive growth in the South Carolina automotive market. You will manage key accounts, develop strategic proposals, and collaborate with technical teams to deliver innovative solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive sales, strong value-selling expertise, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. Travel of ~50% is expected, with a focus on building lasting customer partnerships and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum (technical preferred).
• 5+ years in automotive sales with a strong record of delivering results.
• Comprehensive understanding and expertise in value selling.
• 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 and travel readiness (50%+).

Responsibilities

• Execute sales plan in line with business strategy to deliver sales growth and profitability targets.
• Manage territory to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction by proactively seeking feedback and expeditiously addressing customer concerns.
• Assess customer needs, business trends, market dynamics and competitive landscape
• Identify solutions to address customer needs, manage/close respective project(s), cultivate new growth opportunities, and build sustainable pipeline.
• Execute pricing actions.
• Build/maintain key customer relationships.
• Coordinate with technical team to conduct line trials, troubleshoot, identify cost saving opportunities, and resolve issues/concerns.
• Generate compelling and professional business proposals.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Negotiation

Relationship building

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Henkel, a global leader in adhesives and coatings, seeks aSenior Sales professional to drive growth in the South Carolina automotive market. You will manage key accounts, develop strategic proposals, and collaborate with technical teams to deliver innovative solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive sales, strong value-selling expertise, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. Travel of ~50% is expected, with a focus on building lasting customer partnerships and delivering