Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
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.
Digital Group Marketing Manager
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About this Position
- We are looking for a strategic and agile Digital Group Marketing Manager to lead the planning and execution of our digital marketing strategy. This role plays a critical part in driving brand content, media performance, and digital transformation, with strong visibility across regional and global markets.
What you´ll do
- Digital Strategy & Transformation:
- Develop and lead comprehensive digital strategies aligned with brand and business objectives.
- Drive digital transformation by embedding an agile, test-and-learn mindset across the team.
- Leverage innovation, disruptive thinking, and analytics to optimize marketing effectiveness.
- Identify key digital trends and consumer behavior insights to stay ahead of the curve. - Campaign Planning & Execution:
- Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of digital campaigns across channels
- Oversee paid media performance, content management, and digital asset delivery
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional and agency teams to ensure campaign excellence and ROI
- Continuously refine media and content strategy based on performance data - Communication & Team Leadership:
- Manage, coach, and develop the digital marketing team.
- Act as a key liaison between global, regional, and local stakeholders.
- Facilitate strong internal collaboration to ensure alignment and efficiency across teams. - Other Responsibilities
- Support broader marketing initiatives and contribute to organizational growth.
- Drive operational excellence and process improvements within the digital function.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Business or Marketing.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in digital, brand, or product marketing—ideally in B2C sectors such as FMCG or beauty.
- High Japanese language proficiency(native preferred) and strong working-level English required.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse functions and geographies.
- Strong leadership experience, with the ability to guide the team to the next level of success.
- Multi-country/region working experience required/good understanding of world digital eco system.
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 Group Insurance Scheme
- Annual Physical Examination
- Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
- Company Products Discount
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.
JOB ID: 26090885
Job Locations: China, Shanghai, Shanghai
Contact information for application-related questions: Henkel.GCN.Recruitment@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. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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