Internship Business & Strategy Development Automotive Suppliers

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

Dare to make an impact?

• Active involvement in our Automotive Components division with focus in the fields of business development and strategy deployment for our market segments for interior and exterior components and surface pre-treatment
• Drive market analyses for new business applications/trends as well as currently uncovered regional territories, incl. assessment of business potential, identification of key customers and evaluation of the competitive landscape
• Support the development of business reviews and assessments of future business potential for selected customers/accounts
• Assist in developing training materials for technical trainings, incl. lab analyses and data evaluation
• Take ownership of specific work packages in ongoing strategy projects and gain insights in various business activities, incl. strategy definition and implementation, technical and application engineering, sales and customer activation.

• Student who has successfully passed first semesters in industrial engineering, business chemistry, business administration or a comparable field of study with sympathy to technical topics
• Practical or international experience, e.g. by semester abroad or previous internships, is beneficial
• Good English skills, knowledge of German or other language would be a plus
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Power Point and Excel
• Strong strategic thinking and affinity for the automotive industry
• Profound conceptual skills combined with business understanding
• Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills
• Available for a 5 to 6-month internship starting in November or December  

We offer you an attractive salary between € 1050-2025. The exact amount of the remuneration depends on the desired duration, the type of internship (voluntary or mandatory) and existing degrees.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all candidates. 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.

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.