Key Account Manager Defense

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, business, or related discipline required
• Experience in a B2B sales Business Development or Account Management role, with a focus on value-add and solution selling required
• Strong passion for defense technology innovation and ability to translate evolving mission needs into strategic customer engagement and growth opportunities
• 5+ years' experience in Aerospace Defense market working directly with a major defense contractor or defense materials supplier
• Requires technical knowledge of aerospace-grade materials, their specifications and application, an understanding of quality and compliance requirements, and forecast management
• Familiar with government funded programs, including both development and production phase
• Experience with structural adhesives, composite materials, electronics adhesives, thermal management, EMI shielding materials, and sealants required
• Strong relationship skills, project management, presentation, and communication skills
• Deep understanding of aerospace manufacturing and supply chain dynamics
• Ability to balance customer needs with internal resources
• Proficient in tools like SAP, Salesforce, Excel, etc.
• Travel will be on average 30-50%, depending on the location of the candidate.
• Preference will be given to candidates that reside in the Mountain West region – Texas, Colorada, California, Utah, Arizona. Candidate must be located in proximity to a major airport.

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 $160,000.00. 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.