Technical Sales Engineer

About this Position The Technical Sales Engineer is responsible for driving profitable growth of the LOCTITE® portfolio within the General Manufacturing Maintenance (GMM) by providing technical expertise, application engineering support, and solution-based selling. The role works closely with distributors, end users, and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, optimize manufacturing processes, and deliver value-added adhesive, sealing, lubrication, and maintenance solutions. What you´ll do Business Development Drive profitable sales growth within the assigned territory and customer portfolio. Identify and develop new business opportunities in General Manufacturing and Maintenance industries. Support specification selling and convert competitive products to LOCTITE® solutions. Develop long-term relationships with key end users and distribution partners. Strategic growth initiatives and market expansion. Technical Consulting Application Engineering Provide technical recommendations for bonding, sealing, threadlocking, gasketing, retaining, lubrication, and maintenance applications. Conduct on-site technical audits and identify process improvement opportunities. Troubleshoot manufacturing and maintenance challenges using LOCTITE® technologies. Perform product demonstrations, application testing, and validation trials. Prepare technical reports and application recommendations. Distributor Customer Support Deliver technical training for distributors, customers, and internal sales teams. Conduct joint customer visits with distributor sales representatives. Support distributor development and increase technical competency within the channel. Assist customers during product implementation and qualification processes. Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with Sales, Key Account Managers, Marketing, Product Management, Customer Service, and Application Engineering teams. Support pricing initiatives and promotional campaigns. Share market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer feedback. Operational Excellence Maintain accurate CRM records and opportunity pipelines. Prepare visit reports and technical documentation. Ensure compliance with Henkel safety, quality, and environmental standards.