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Business Development Manager - Electronics

Henkel · Detroit, MItoday
$120k – $145k

BS-level Technical Service / Sales roles on Crosslinked list a median of $105k (40 that show pay).

Drive business development for Henkel adhesives/sealants in automotive PCB protection and power electronics.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Own commercialization strategy for Henkel's adhesive technologies in the fast-growing EV power electronics segment.

Might not be for you. Commercial BD role with 30% travel, not hands-on lab or formulation work.

Computational or deskCustomer-facingTechnical expert for customers Senior hires only

Adjacent materials roleAdhesive Technologies business unit – adhesives, sealants and functional coatings; PCB Protection and Power Electronics Segments

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.

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Seniority
Manager
Work
Hybrid
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
5+ yrs
Industry
Automotive
Role
Technical Service / Sales
Benefits
student loan reimbursementemployee share plantuition reimbursement

Role details

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

  • The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying new opportunities to increase sales of Henkel products and solutions within the Automotive industry, especially PCB Protection and Power Electronics Segments.
  • This role leverages relevant market knowledge and experience in opportunity incubation, strategic planning, business modeling, value proposition generation, and project leadership leading to successful commercialization with select targets.
  • This role leads collaborative efforts with Marketing, Product Development, Legal, Finance, Sales, and Application Engineering to deliver to expectations and in alignment with the business unit strategy.
  • Establish a discernment process for innovation projects and ensure a robust innovation pipeline in Henkel offerings/application/service development.
  • Lead Strategic Planning and resource allocation efforts regionally and support globally to develop the opportunity and our value proposition.
  • Develops and supports the strategy map / customer roadmaps and steers profitable growth regionally.
  • Build relevant customer/market relationships and carry out strategic customer portfolio planning in new and high potential markets.

What makes you a good fit

  • Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferred in technical space. MBA preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in and a deep understanding of the Electronics and/or Electrification industry including both applications and market segment trends.
  • Excellent networking, relationship building, negotiating, and assessment skills with a strong ability to market new value propositions, products, and services.
  • Highly capable of leading and operating in ambiguity.
  • Excellent presentation skills (both chart design and present).
  • Proven track record in managing complex projects in multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% to include some international travel.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

  • Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
  • Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
  • Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
  • Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $120,000.00 and $145,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

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. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Business Development Manager - Electronics role at Henkel?

The listed annual base salary range is $120K–$145K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

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 - Electronics role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

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

This role is based in Detroit, MI. Work arrangement: Hybrid.

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

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Business Development Manager - Electronics role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Business Development Manager - Electronics role work with?

Adhesives, Sealants, Functional coatings.