Sales Engineer

Adhesive Technologies Sales Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City Full Time Regular
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About this Position

This role is responsible for driving profitable growth within the assigned territory in Vietnam, Ho Chi Min, by managing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering sales targets within the footwear industry. The Sales Engineer will work closely with footwear manufacturers, brands, distributors, and internal technical teams to provide commercial and technical support, execute sales strategies, and ensure a strong market presence. Given the regional customer base, the role requires the ability to communicate effectively in Mandarin and English to support customer engagement, technical discussions, and business development activities. Success in this role requires a combination of account management, business development, customer engagement, technical consultation, and cross-functional collaboration to support long-term customer partnerships and sustainable business growth.

What you´ll do

  • Drive sales growth by executing territory plans aligned with business and sustainability objectives, maintaining existing accounts while developing new business opportunities.
  • Build strong customer relationships and execute customer-specific action plans to enhance loyalty, long-term partnerships, and overall customer satisfaction.
  • Achieve sales, distribution, and profitability targets through effective account management, pricing strategies, and promotional activities.
  • Collaborate closely with Key Account Managers, distributors, and cross-functional teams to implement customer plans, monitor market activities, and strengthen market presence.
  • Partner with Technical Customer Service and Technical Advisors to conduct product trials, deliver customer training, resolve technical inquiries, and support sales development.
  • Manage distributor and third-party sales channels while ensuring excellence in merchandising, brand representation, and execution at the point of sale.
  • Conduct regular customer, market, and field visits to monitor implementation, identify growth opportunities, track inventory levels, and address market gaps.
  • Manage customer orders, contract administration, payment collections, and related reporting activities while leveraging CRM tools, data analytics, and automation to enhance sales performance. 

What makes you a good fit

  • Experience within the footwear industry or related sectors, with a strong understanding of footwear manufacturing processes, materials, supply chains, and customer requirements.
  • Proficiency in Mandarin and English, with the ability to effectively communicate, present technical solutions, and manage customer relationships across Mandarin-speaking markets and stakeholders.
  • Strong technical and commercial understanding of products, technologies, and their applications within the industry.
  • Proven ability to deliver effective product demonstrations, technical presentations, and solution-based discussions tailored to customer needs.
  • Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and develop long-term customer partnerships.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Sales, Product Management, Marketing, Technical Service, and Engineering teams to drive customer and business outcome

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
  • Group Medical Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
  • Annual Leave
  • Annual Physical Examination

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: 26098384

Job Locations: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.seaanz@henkel.com

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