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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Customer Support Specialist - German Speaker
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About this Position
In this role, you will contribute to delivering high-quality B2B technical support while continuously developing your technical and business knowledge within Henkel’s Adhesives portfolio, you will be working with brands as Loctite, Bonderite, Sista and much more. You will work in an international and collaborative environment where curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.
What you´ll do
- Act as the first point of contact for B2B customer inquiries related to Henkel Adhesives via phone, email, and web forms.
- Provide first-level technical and informational support for standard requests, including basic adhesives product information, technical documentation.
- Perform initial identification, qualification, and categorization of incoming inquiries.
- Identify, qualify, and route complex or non-standard requests to the appropriate expert teams (e.g. Technical Support, Customer Service).
- Accurately document customer interactions, inquiries, and outcomes in the CRM system to ensure transparency and traceability.
- Support business growth by identifying and qualifying potential new customers and opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with technical and business support teams to ensure accurate and timely responses.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders across Henkel business units.
- Maintain and continuously update knowledge management systems and internal documentation to ensure consistent and high-quality customer support.
What makes you a good fit
- 2-4 years of experience in customer care or a comparable customer-facing role.
- German and English proficiency is required (spoken and written).
- Strong customer orientation with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confident and professional approach to direct customer interaction (consultative and support-oriented).
- Curious and proactive mindset with a strong willingness to learn and develop, supported by structured onboarding and training.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel.
- Ability to remain focused, resilient, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
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
- Comprehensive Health Insurance for employee + dependents
- Employee Assistance Programme provides a wide range of mental health and wellbeing benefits
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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 26098161
Job Locations: Egypt, Cairo
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitmenteg@henkel.com
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes, simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please! Henkel is an international company, and you will be collaborating with colleagues from around the world. That is why English is our official company language.
As a general guideline, we recommend writing your application in the same language as the job advertisement. This helps ensure clarity and consistency throughout the recruitment process.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Every role at Henkel is unique and so is every candidate.
Finding the right match matters, not just for us, but for you. We are committed to ensuring that both the candidate and the company are a great fit for one another. Candidates can always check the status of their application in their application profile.
Throughout the entire recruitment process, we will keep you informed and provide feedback at every stage. Your journey with Henkel starts with transparency and mutual respect.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes. Our “Triple Two” philosophy is designed to do just that by encouraging top talent to work in at least two different roles, in two distinct business areas, and in two different countries.
Why do we promote this? Because we believe that diverse experiences across functions and locations are key to your development and will help you gain a holistic understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team is here to help with any questions or requests you may have throughout the application process.
Feel free to reach out to the team here. We are happy to assist you!