Düsseldorf: Associate Graduate Program Commercial EU - Distribution Sales Trainee (d/f/m)

About this Position As a Distribution Sales Trainee for our 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 Distribution Sales team homebased in Germany. During the program, you will experience various Marketing & Sales roles, learn alongside sales and marketing experts and 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.
What youll do

• 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 Distribution Key Account Management 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 distributors and 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

• Master’s degree in business administration, industrial engineering or a comparable technical field
• Recent graduate or early-career professional (up to 2 years) with a strong interest in B2B sales of innovative, technical solutions; prior sales or innovation-focused internships are a plus
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, with a proactive and adaptable mindset
• Experience in project management and exposure to industrial processes through internships or academic projects
• Proficient in MS Office, Power BI, and SAP; additional digital and data skills are advantageous
• Fluent in English and German; another European language is a plus

You’re open to relocate within Europe for up to 3 months during the traineeship and pursue a local sales role in Germany afterward (valid driving license required).

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
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.