Graduate Consumer Sales Trainee in Hemel Hempstead

As a Graduate Sales Trainee for our Consumer Adhesive Business, 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 UK Consumer & Craftsmen Sales team. 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 required for the position.

What you’ll do

• 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.
• Become a Problem solver with strong customer focus and enable sustainability at customer sites.

What makes you a good fit

• Recent graduate or early-career professional with a Bachelor/Master degree from a UK university in business, marketing or any related field.
• Open to relocating within Europe for up to 3 months during the traineeship.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in another European language is a plus.
• Previous internships in sales with a technical or innovation focus are advantageous.
• Eager to pursue a local sales role in the UK 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.
• Additional digital and data know-how is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in the dynamic Marketing & Sales environment.
• Possession of a valid local driving license.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model.
• 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.
• Performance bonus / incentives.
• Competitive Pension & Life Assurance - Company contributes up to 10% of basic salary.
• Annual Leave: 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Celebration vouchers.

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.