Associate Graduate Program Commercial EU - Automotive Sales Trainee Hungary - Adhesive Technologies

About this Position

As a Sales Trainee in Automotive, 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 Automotive Sales team homebased in Hungary. 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 with unique growth opportunities and international experiences. Proficiency in English and Hungarian is required for the position.

What you´ll do

• Join Henkel Adhesive Technologies’ Automotive Sales community and contribute to commercial excellence. Develop and execute innovative Business strategies to drive business growth.
• Participate in three immersive rotations within Strategy, Marketing & Sales departments and engage in job shadowing activities in related areas such as customer service to gain a comprehensive business understanding.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Europe to gain insights into our Sales operations.
• Take ownership of individual and team projects, enhancing your problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Execute local sales plans aligned with the business unit strategy to maintain and expand existing business and attract new customers.
• Visit customers and participate in events to understand their needs and build strong relationships.
• Network with colleagues and exchange ideas to broaden your professional network beyond Marketing & Sales.

What makes you a good fit

• You are a recent graduate or young professional with a Bachelor/Master/PhD degree in Engineering or relevant STEM area and strong technical affinity.
• Fluent in Hungarian and English; proficiency in another European language is a plus.
• You have proven interest in the Automotive industry and ideally gained first experiences through internships in the Automotive Environment.
• Eager to pursue a local sales/Key Account role in Hungary post-trainee program.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experienced in MS Office, Power BI and SAP. Additional digital and data know-how is a plus.
• Team player with fresh ideas and effective collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in the dynamic Marketing & Sales environment.
• Open to relocating within Europe for up to 3 months during the traineeship and within Hungary following the traineeship.
• Possession of a valid driving license (Class B).

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible working hours, hybrid working type (2 days HO/week)
• 30 days/year cross-border mobile work
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Cafeteria: gross 836.000 HUF/year
• Long-term career development track
• Supportive company culture
• Shopping possibility of Henkel products for a discounted price (up to 20-50% discount)
• Opportunities to learn and develop yourself (e.g.: trainings, LinkedIn Learning access)
• Great team to work with – strong employee community, multinational environment

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.