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Henkel · 2 days ago

Technical Key Account Manager Defense

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$88K/yr - $125K/yr

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Responsibilities

Provide technical support to maximize sales growth for Henkel Aerospace.

Act as technical liaison between key account and all departments within Henkel by coordinating technical service support, qualification projects, and technology strategy.

Work directly with internal departments and the Key Account Team to identify, develop, qualify, complete and maintain applications and technologies.

Manage the customer-centric programs and projects necessary to support: specifications, qualifications, and technology projects.

Act as the Henkel Aerospace Technology and R&D interface to technology teams and organize technology fairs.

Assist in developing Henkel technology roadmaps to complement customer technology roadmap directions.

Provide timely responses and on-site technical support to Key Account locations and key subcontractors.

Work with Technicians and Technical Service to obtain timely turnaround of laboratory analysis to support troubleshooting and product qualifications.

Qualification

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Structural adhesivesComposite materialsSpecialty chemical surface treatmentAviation/aerospace industryMaterials processingPart manufacturingComputer skillsBusiness typingMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft OfficeExcelWordPower PointSales management softwareMicrosoft OutlookInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProject managementAutonomous workPolymer ScienceChemical Manufacturing ProcessesLocation Proximity

Required

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

Experience with structural adhesives, composite materials, and specialty chemical surface treatment.

Experience with Aviation/Aerospace Industry materials processing, and part manufacturing.

Excellent interpersonal skills are essential – must have excellent customer interaction and communication skills.

Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

Project management skills are essential.

The ability to work autonomously on multiple projects is essential.

Up-to-date computer skills are essential. Including business typing skills, strong literacy in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Power Point, sales management software, and Microsoft Outlook.

Must be willing to travel 25%-35% of your time to locations across the country with some international travel required.

Preferred

Experience in polymer science and /or experience with chemical manufacturing processes is desirable.

Would prefer a candidate that is located in the proximity of Cannon Falls/Minneapolis, MN area or Cedar Rapids, IA.

Company

Henkel

Glassdoor

4.3

Henkel leads with innovations, brands, and technologies to create sustainable value.

Founded in 1876

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU

10,001+ employees

http://www.henkel.com

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