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Associate Graduate Program Commercial EU - Marketing & Sales Trainee
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About this Position
As a Marketing & Sales Trainee for our Adhesive Technologies business, you will embark on a 12 month rotational graduate program across Europe, starting with a program kick-off in September 2026, based in Italy.
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 with unique growth opportunities and international experiences.
What you´ll do
- 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 a comprehensive business 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 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
- Problem solver, customer focused, enable sustainability at customer sites
What makes you a good fit
- Recent graduate or early-career professional with a Bachelor/Master degree in business administration with technical affinity or STEM, Industrial Engineering or a similar technical field, preferably chemical knowledge
- Fluent in English and Italian
- Demonstrated interest in selling innovative surface treatment solutions in various B2B industries
- Previous internships in sales with a technical or innovation focus are considered a plus
- Eager to pursue a local sales role in indicated location post-trainee program
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Team player with fresh ideas and effective collaboration skills
- Experienced in MS Office, Power BI and SAP
- Willingness to learn and adapt in the dynamic Marketing & Sales environment
- Open to relocating within Europe for up to 3 months during the graduate program
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Welfare Platform
- School Books reimbursement
- Free Canteen and bi-monthly Product box
- Extra Professional Accident Insurance
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.
JOB ID: 25089637
Job Locations: Italy, Lombardy, Milano
Contact information for application-related questions: humanresources-italy@henkel.com
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