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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.
National Business Manager
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About this Position
Join Henkel Consumer Brands and play a pivotal leadership role within the team. As our National Business Manager, you'll lead the commercial strategy for one of Australia's most important retail partnerships, driving sustainable sales growth, market share and profitability across our portfolio.In this high-impact role, you'll own the end-to-end relationship, develop joint business plans, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding commercial outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and results-driven leader who thrives on building strong partnerships, identifying growth opportunities and influencing business success.
What you´ll do
- Lead the strategic relationship with a key national retail customer, driving long-term growth and partnership success.
- Develop and execute customer strategies that deliver revenue, profit, market share and category growth.
- Lead commercial negotiations, promotional planning and trade investment to maximise performance and ROI.
- Use market insights and category data to identify growth opportunities and deliver winning customer strategies.
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
- Manage account budgets, financial performance and trade spend to achieve sustainable, profitable growth.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless execution and exceptional customer outcomes.
- Ensure strong commercial governance, compliance and ethical business practices across all customer activities.
What makes you a good fit
- 5+ years' experience in National Business Management or a similar commercial role.
- Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Advanced analytical, presentation and strategic planning capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive business growth.
- Experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce or a related field (preferred).
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
- Flexible Public Holidays
- Company Products Allocation
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: 26098493
Job Locations: Australia, New South Wales, Chatswood - Sydney, NSW
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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?
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