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.
Commercial Excellence Apprentice
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About this Position
We’re looking for a motivated and curious Apprentice to join our Commercial Excellence team, focusing on Shopper Marketing. In this role, you’ll help plan, deliver and review marketing activities that influence how shoppers interact with our brands in stores and online.
You’ll work closely with our Sales and Marketing teams, gaining hands‑on experience and building an understanding of how brands and retailers work together.
What you´ll do
- Shape and share activity and launch plans, working cross‑functionally with Commercial Excellence, Sales, and Marketing teams.
- Identify and utilise shopper marketing techniques to help deliver business goals across all sales channels.
- Manage projects efficiently to ensure all tasks and activities are delivered on time and within budget.
- Support the review of shopper marketing activities, tracking performance against agreed goals and KPIs.
- Ensure the shopper is at the heart of Trade Days, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to bring category strategies and brand marketing plans to life.
- Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships, influencing internal and external stakeholders and working collaboratively.
- Work with agencies to translate brand propositions into effective shopper calls.
What makes you a good fit
- Minimum Educational Requirements: A Levels: BCC or BTEC DMM, GCSE Maths and English Language (9-4)
- Strong communication skills
- Curiosity and interest in shopper behaviour
- Good organisation and time‑management
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative mindset
- Relationship‑building skills
- Creativity and commercial thinking
- Adaptability and willingness to learn
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
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Performance bonus / incentives
- Competitive Pension & Life Assurance - Company contributes up to 10% of basic salary
- Annual Leave: 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Celebration vouchers
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: 26092170
Job Locations: United Kingdom, England, Hemel Hempstead
Contact information for application-related questions: RecruitmentUKIE@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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.