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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.
Manager Market and Application Development (M/F/X)
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About this Position
The Manager Market and Application Development will be reporting to the Senior Manager Market and Application.The Manager Market and Application Development is responsible for operationalization of the vision, strategy, and roadmap of Henkel Infrastructure Protection & Repair (IPR) and portfolio to drive business growth and customer satisfaction. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams (including engineering, design, marketing, and sales) to phase in/out products that meet market needs and our strategic portfolio goals.
The role interfaces between sales, innovation and operation teams to gather and analyze customer feedback, portfolio trends, and performance metrics to make data-driven decisions. This role works closely with our Sales, Supply Chain, Product Development and Marketing teams to efficiently manage product and portfolio lifecycle and ongoing management for the ACM Infrastructure Protection & Repair Business.
What you´ll do
The Manager Market and Application Development will have the following responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive market growth plan across key segments and applications
- Collaborate with Commercial teams to the execution of the regional sales and channel excellence roadmap by implementing global strategies, optimizing and expanding opportunities, and managing key distribution partners to ensure strong performance and growth
- Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to optimize positioning and growth opportunities
- Optimize product mix, pricing, and go-to-market strategies in collaboration with pricing and product teams
- Collaborate cross-functionally (Sales, Marketing, Product, Market & Application teams) to ensure consistent messaging and execution
- Drive market activation programs and assess performance to continuously improve launches and campaign
What makes you a good fit
- You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Finance or Engineering
- You have 5+ years of experience in strategic marketing, portfolio management, M&A integration, or strategic business roles - You possess a strong technical expertise in market and product application development
- You are able to translate customer needs and business goals into actionable product requirements
- You are recognized for your strong organizational and prioritization skills as well as for good project management
- You have an analytical mindset and can make data-driven decisions
- Fluency in English is required
- You are opened to travel regularly in market to support understanding
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
- Group Insurance / Hospitalization Insurance
- Entertainment allowance
- Travel allowance
- Meal 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: 26096383
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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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