Commercial Strategy Planning Manager

Consumer Brands Sales United States, Stamford, CT, CT Full Time Regular
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About this position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. 

What you´ll do

  • The Commercial Strategy Planning Manager for Fabric Softeners & Home Care is responsible for the development and management of our Fabric Finishers and Home Care Portfolio which include our Additives and Home Care brands.
  • As a Commercial Planning Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic trade plans, promotions, and in-store programs to drive sales and market share growth across various channels.
  • This role collaborates closely with the sales team, cross-functional teams, and customers to ensure alignment with the overall brand strategy. In addition, you will contribute thought leadership in areas such as positioning promotional activities, launching new innovations, and partnering to launch merchandising programs.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Develop strategic, integrated trade plans (channel plans, promotions, in-store programs etc.) by partnering with sales teams that ties in with an overall brand strategy to drive profitable sales and market share growth
    • Managing monthly forecasting, distribution strategy, and other relevant go-to-market initiatives with cross-functional teams
    • Optimize annual promotional plans and find effective ways to reduce costs, improve margins, and drive topline growth
    • Develop scorecards, reporting & analytics to support brand growth strategies and share overviews with cross-functional leadership teams
    • Partners with Sales and Marketing in launch/product strategies, development, selling materials, and monitoring to achieve financial and brand objectives
    • Active participant in monthly S&OP process and provides high-level commentary into monthly forecast process based on monthly account demand calls

What makes you a good fit

  • Minimum of 5 Years of CPG sales or marketing experience 
  • Strong analytical & financial acumen
  • Positive can-do attitude -- collaborative, team-oriented approach -- diligent work ethic
  • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, complex, matrix and fluid environment
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications, database information sources, and web applications
  • Successful track record of delivering key strategic business initiatives

Some benefits of joining Henkel

  • Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1 
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program 
  • Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement 
  • Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships 
  • Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary for this role is $120,000.00 - $160,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

JOB ID: 25080097

Job Locations: United States, CT, Stamford, CT

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

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About Henkel

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.

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FAQ

Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.

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.

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.

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.

Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.