Associate Graduate Program Commercial EU - Technical Sales Trainee Packaging - Adhesive Technology

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About this Position

As a Technical Sales Trainee for our Adhesive Packaging Business, you will embark on a 12–16-month rotational graduate program across Europe. From day one, you will enjoy the security of a permanent contract and a clear path for your future with Henkel. The target position for this role is in the European Packaging Sales team home‑based in Poland. During the program, you will experience various Marketing & Sales roles, learn alongside technical experts and Application Engineers, receive mentoring, and build connections with peers, mentors, and senior leaders. You will be supported throughout your journey, ensuring a smooth transition into your long-term role in the local sales team in Poland with unique growth opportunities and international experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Execute local sales plans aligned with the business unit strategy to maintain and expand existing business and attract new customers, including strategic cooperations with distributors.
• Visit customers and participate in events to understand their needs and build strong relationships with industrial customers.
• Network with colleagues and exchange ideas to broaden your professional network beyond Marketing & Sales.
• Join Henkel Adhesive Technologies’ Marketing & Sales community and contribute to commercial excellence and technical know‑how. Develop and execute innovative marketing and sales strategies to drive business growth.
• Participate in three immersive rotations within Marketing & Sales departments and engage in job shadowing activities in related areas such as Application Engineering to gain comprehensive business and technical understanding.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Europe to gain insight into our Marketing & Sales organization, operations and sustainability functions. Take ownership of individual and team projects, enhancing your problem‑solving, teamwork skills and sustainability expertise.

What makes you a good fit

• Recent graduate or early‑career professional with a Bachelor/Master’s degree in engineering, other STEM field or business administration with strong technical affinity.
• Fluent in English and Polish; proficiency in another European language is a plus.
• Demonstrated interest in selling innovative packaging adhesive solutions in a technical B2B environment. Previous internships in sales with a technical or innovation focus are advantageous.
• Eager to pursue a technical sales specialist role in Poland location post‑trainee program.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, communication skills and sustainability mindset.
• Team player with fresh ideas, effective collaboration skills and a proactive mindset.
• Experienced in MS Office, Power BI and SAP. Additional knowledge in digital and CRM tools is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in the dynamic Marketing & Sales environment.
• Open to relocating within Europe for up to 3 months during the traineeship.
• Possession of a valid ‘B’ category driving license.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Employment based on employment contract in a hybrid mode.
• Flexible starting hours.
• Salary with bonus depending on your performance and thirteenth salary.
• Private medical care, life insurance and Multi‑sport sports card.
• Additional social benefits twice a year (for Chemist’s Day and Santa Claus).
• Quarterly packages with products from our brands (including Syoss, Bref, Persil, Silan, Fa, Schwarzkopf, Pattex) and the opportunity to preferentially purchase company products.
• EAP Employee Support Program: psychological support and legal and financial advice.
• Programs: Volunteer and Employee Referral Programs.
• Complete onboarding with Buddy: support in the first steps in our company.
• Development and training programs: access to many workshops and courses and the opportunity to participate in international projects.
• Employee initiatives: Henkel TV, internal competitions, well‑being programs.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

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