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Business Development Manager - Technical Sales

Henkel · Chicago, ILtoday

Drive adhesive/sealant sales in the Midwest, manage distributors and run customer line trials.

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Why it is interesting. Work with the Loctite brand and run line trials at customer sites.

Might not be for you. Field-heavy sales role with distributor management, not R&D.

Mostly desk workCustomer-facingTechnical expert for customers BS acceptable

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Adjacent materials roleAdhesive Technologies business unit – adhesives, sealants and functional coatings; conduct line trials

H-1B filings

Henkel filed 9 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Lead Application Engineer, Product Development Chemist, Sr. Scientist Pd & Research. Median filed pay: $103K a year.

From U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data. A filing is a record of past hiring, not a promise about this role, so confirm sponsorship with the employer. Titles and filed pay ·Every employer's filings

Seniority
Manager
Work
Field/travel
Type
Full-time
Industry
Chemicals
Role
Technical Service / Sales

Role details

About this Position At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do Work within our infrastructure, protection, and repair division with a focus on downstream sales in the mid-west region Execute sales plans and strategies in line with business unit to maintain existing customers and acquire new business Develop and execute action plan for each customer based on customer roadmap to enhance loyalty and long-term partnership Delivers sales and distribution targets (KP OSG and PC % / GP %) in territory and at defined account Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, develop customer centric initiatives & implement their feedback Communicate with Key Account Managers and Sales team on specific customers tasks and priorities Coordinate with technical customer service to conduct line trials, (re)solves customer requests and complaints Execute pricing and promotional actions Manage and steer distributor salesforce and 3rd Party Representation Ensure execution in excellence at point of sales; ensure merchandising and brand representation in stores Conduct field, market, jobsite or store visits; follow up on store implementation/promotion, in-store stock levels, and identify gaps Coordinate education implementation and sales impact with technical advisors Take and processes customer orders; negotiate customer agreements; carry out admin tasks related to reporting and contract management Steer the overdue payments, block orders if needed, and leverage CRM tools, data analytics, and automation to enhance sales performance

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Common questions

Does Henkel sponsor H-1B visas?

Henkel has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Business Development Manager - Technical Sales role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Business Development Manager - Technical Sales role at Henkel based?

This role is based in Chicago, IL. Work arrangement: Field/travel.

What degree is required for the Business Development Manager - Technical Sales role at Henkel?

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