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.
Sales Coordinator
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Sales Coordinator
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About this Position
The Sales Coordinator is responsible for leading and managing a third-party field sales team to execute the company’s sales strategy across national independent channels. This role plays a key part in driving performance, ensuring alignment with brand objectives, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders to maximize in-store presence and sales. Collaborating closely with the Independent Customer Teams, the Sales Coordinator ensures consistent execution of promotional activities, retail compliance, and achievement of sales targets. The role also involves data-driven decision-making, coaching for performance, and managing third-party agency partnerships to deliver excellence at the point of purchase.
What you´ll do
- Lead and motivate a third-party field sales team, setting clear KPIs, providing coaching, and driving execution of national sales targets.
- Manage third-party agency relationships, including service level agreements, performance reviews, and field visit assessments to ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Execute national sales strategies by translating commercial priorities into actionable plans, ensuring compliance with brand guidelines, pricing, and promotional activities.
- Oversee retail execution across key channels, maintaining high merchandising standards, point-of-sale compliance, and addressing execution gaps promptly.
- Analyse field data, sales performance, and market trends to identify risks and opportunities, using insights to improve field effectiveness and ROI.
- Collaborate with marketing, category, and customer teams to align in-store execution with broader commercial strategies.
- Act as a key link between head office and field operations, ensuring strategic consistency and effective communication.
- Manage field sales budgets and resources, monitoring costs related to third-party teams and field initiatives to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
What makes you a good fit
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Proficient in Excel (intermediate level) and strong PowerPoint skills.
- Demonstrated strong negotiation abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
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
- Globally 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: 25082112
Job Locations: Australia, New South Wales, Chatswood - Sydney, NSW
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.seaanz@henkel.com
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FAQ
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.