Graduate Engineering Trainee

Job Description

A Graduate Engineering Trainee (GET) in Sales is an intermediate level role connecting engineering/technical knowledge and commercial activities at customer end.
The position is designed to groom fresh engineering graduates into competent technical sales or business development professionals.

What you´ll do

• Develop in‑depth understanding of company products, systems, specifications, applications, advantages, and limitations.
• Support technical product demonstrations, presentations, and solution discussions with customers.
• Assist in pre‑sales activities by understanding customer requirements and project needs.
• Help prepare techno‑commercial offers, quotations, tenders, and RFQ documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as engineering, design, production, and logistics for project execution.
• Engage with customers for inquiries, follow‑ups, clarifications, negotiation support, and after‑sales coordination.
• Collect and analyze market intelligence, competitor data, sales performance, MIS reports, and forecasts to support business decisions.

What makes you a good fit

• Should posses degree in Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical or core branch
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in Industrial Sales
• Technical & Academic Skills -Strong understanding of core engineering subjects (as per specialization) with the ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical datasheets.
• Problem‑Solving & Analytical Skills- Logical thinking ability, structured problem analysis, and basic numerical and data interpretation skills.
• Communication Skills- Clear verbal communication with seniors, peers, and operators; basic technical writing skills for emails, reports, and documentation; ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
• Attitude & Learning Mindset- Willingness to learn, observe, and ask questions; openness to feedback; positive attitude toward shop‑floor or field work; adaptability to new roles, locations, and challenges; discipline and professionalism.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills- Ability to work collaboratively in teams, follow instructions, and maintain professional working relationships.
• Digital & Basic Business Skills- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting, documentation, and presentations.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• 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
• Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
• Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
• Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children