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.
Account Manager, Consumer Brands
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Account Manager, Consumer Brands
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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
- Responsible for growing the Henkel Consumer Brands Business (Laundry & Beauty categories) by leading the national account of Shoppers Drug Mart and Giant Tiger.
- The responsibility focuses on growing sales, improving profit, optimizing operations & activating marketing initiatives for strong brands like Schwarzkopf, Dial and Got2B.
- Work with retailers to develop account specific plans that maximize sales, profit, merchandising, distribution, market share and support trade promotion management, forecasting, promotions and trade settlements.
- Develop growth and investment strategy focused on assortment, innovation, content and support.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders within account to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Support implementation of key Henkel initiatives, while also prioritizing key customer initiatives.
- Monitor & report on Henkel & customer KPI’s, provide improvement recommendations.
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and Digital/eCommerce team to deliver key projects and improvement plans.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s Degree – Preferably in Business or Marketing
- 2-3 years calling on major retailers
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and growing market share
- Excellent organizational skills. Ability to prioritize time and focus on key and critical business activities.
- Strong communication skills, specifically in negotiation and presentations
- Ability to analyze complex data and make strategic business decisions
- Hands on knowledge of MS office, Nielsen Workstation and Customer Sales Reporting systems.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced competitive environment.
Some benefits of joining Henkel
- Health Insurance: comprehensive plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing
- Work-Life Balance: occasional absence days, holidays and volunteer time off, plus flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role)
- Financial: retirement savings programs, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, and service awards
- Family Support: gender neutral parental leave, 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
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: 25081622
Job Locations: Canada, Ontario, Mississauga
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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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