National Account Executive - High Street

Consumer Brands Sales Strategy / Business Development United Kingdom, Hemel Hempstead, England Full Time Regular
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About this Position

The NAE will support and coordinate the diverse range of High Street customers, alongside activation of the Joint Business Plans with direct customers. You will use both relationships, analytical skills, and market intelligence to drive activations and shape our category performance in market.

What you´ll do

  • Direct P&L responsibility for Poundland and Bodycare, alongside supporting and coordinating across the breadth of High Street customers.
  • Develop, agree and execute an annual Joint Business Plan with accounts to deliver the required business growth and internal stretch plan.
  • Maximise the breadth & depth of distribution of company products in line with Commercial account plan targets in designated accounts.
  • Achieve net sales & profit targets in line with company targets.
  • Evaluation of promotional activity to ensure achievement of financial objectives.
  • Establish positive & proactive relationships / joint working practices with the designated customers through effective cross functional networking.
  • Proactively evaluate and analyse customer performance against our competitive set and categories.
  • Identify the big wins for Henkel, the customer & the category, short, medium & long term.

What makes you a good fit

  • A strategic thinker, with strengths in planning, forecasting and data analysis.
  • A self-starter to maximise the breadth of the role & customers P&L understanding is preferable.
  • Analytical and effective in using multiple data sources.
  • Well organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • A creative thinker, with highly impactful presentation skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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
  • Performance bonus / incentives
  • Competitive Pension & Life Assurance - Company contributes up to 10% of basic salary
  • Annual Leave: 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
  • Celebration 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: 25082815

Job Locations: United Kingdom, England, Hemel Hempstead

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

Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply for this role" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

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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.