Automotive Key Account Management Intern - Summer 2026

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.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

Drive strategic projects and support execution of account

penetration plans for major automotive clients.

Coordinate internal communication across departments such as

Sales, Application Engineering, Business Development, and Supply Chain.

Conduct market and competitor analysis to support account

planning and decision-making.

Participate in customer and internal meetings, tracking and

following up on action items.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal tools and

processes.

Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced Key Account

Managers while working in a dynamic, international team environment.

What makes you a good fit

• An undergraduate student studying Engineering (Chemical or Industrial preferred) or Business Administration. Also open to first-year MBA applicants.

Strong interest in the automotive industry and B2B Sales / Key

Account Management

Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a dynamic,

fast-paced environment

Some benefits of joining Henkel as an intern

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.

Additional information

This internship is NOT eligible for a housing stipend or

relocation support.

Henkel’s Summer 2026 internship program starts on May 27th,

2026, and runs through mid-August.

Recruitment for our 2026 internships starts in late August 2025

and runs through early March 2026 or until all our 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.

The salary for this role is $25-$37 / hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.