Automotive Business Development/Sales Internship Spring/Summer 2027

About the role

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

This internship runs from January 11th to August 13th. Recruitment for our 2027 internships starts in September 2026 and runs through early March 2027 or until all positions are filled. If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team. If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup of market strategies by conducting market research, analyzing trends, and identifying growth opportunities
• Assist in implementing strategic plans, tracking execution, and providing feedback for continuous improvement
• Enhance customer intimacy by gathering insights, supporting engagement initiatives, and identifying unmet needs
• Gain exposure to commercial functions and explore future career opportunities within Henkel’s Adhesives business

Requirements

A junior or senior pursuing a degree in Engineering, chemical preferred.

Skills

• Strong product understanding, with the ability to quickly learn and articulate technical features and benefits
• Social selling awareness, including familiarity with digital engagement tools and customer interaction strategies
• Analytical skills, with the ability to interpret market data and translate insights into actionable strategies
• Effective communication and collaboration, especially in cross-functional and customer-facing environments

Benefits

• Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide
• Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses
• Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors
• Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals
• In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country
• Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee
• No housing stipend or relocation support provided

Pay

The salary for this role is $22‑$27/hour.

Schedule

Internship duration: January 11th – August 13th.