Application Engineer

Job description

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a worldwide leader in bonding, sealing and surface treatments - thanks to our ambitious people. We create unique value for our clients and our technologies can be found in many objects touching our lives every day. Our success is built on constant innovation and people who strive for excellence. Working at Henkel is much more than just a job. It's a passion. Have you got what it takes?

If yes, Henkel New Zealand has the role for you! Work with a successful globally recognised brand & market leader & get rewarded for your achievements!

This is a career – not just a job! World class training, development and career opportunities are available within this global organisation to support you in your personal and professional growth. A unique technical / industrial sales role focused on selling solutions and adding value to customers by using your own initiative and utilizing our excellent technical support team. You have the backing of a globally recognised brand and market leader with exciting opportunities to generate new business with current customers and to expand on our already growing customer base. What we offer

· Focus on selling solutions and adding value to customers by using your own initiative and utilizing our excellent technical support team
· Execute Key end user account management and project management by servicing existing and prospective markets through implementation of marketing promotions, programs, sales leads, and market intelligence
· Coordinate group selling activities (i.e. Customer Training Seminars) to be familiar with all the features and benefits Henkel products offer
· Provide key account support and execute Technical service calls; build and manage relationships across the business in line with our strategy
· Initiate reporting and maintenance of the reporting system; represent the company at trade shows and exhibitions

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Who we are looking for

·  Credibility and attitude is the key! You are self-motivated, result oriented, dedicated, and driven to succeed
·  You are analytically strong, team-oriented and an effective conflict manager with a strong interest in a consultative selling approach
·  Excellent verbal and written communication, influencing, and interpersonal management skills. You have the ability to present to large groups in a clear and concise manner
·  Ideally you will have successfully completed a mechanical trade are a qualified engineer or experienced technical sales person. If you do not have a formal qualification then you must be able to demonstrate a strong mechanical or technical aptitude with practical hands on technical sales experience
·  Previous experience selling to the food & beverage packaging, building construction & paper converting industrial sectors and or to industrial re-sellers is advantageous
·  A self-motivated individual with an ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
·  Good computer skills
·  A great opportunity to extend your Industrial / Technical Sales, Engineering or Trade related career: Trade or University qualified applicants welcome.

The successful candidate can expect a strong focus on the development / honing of their technical and sales skills through our comprehensive Loctite sales program. A competitive salary package which includes a motor vehicle and sales incentive scheme based on profitable growth achievement is on offer.

This role will be remote (head office is in Auckland) and the employee can be based anywhere within the area they service of Hawkes Bay, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington, and will involve travel throughout these locations.

Apply online if this sounds like your next challenge. Refer to the job ID mentioned above and get one step closer to starting your new job at Henkel.

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