Associate Brand Manager

About this Position At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

Dare to make an impact?

What you´ll do

• Lead development and execution of the brand innovation projects from beginning to end working closely and in coordination with cross functional teams (Sales, Customer Marketing, R&D, Packaging, Purchasing and Operations) to ensure that overall project goals, timelines and objectives are met.
• Works closely with the sales team to develop programs & recommendations along with customized opportunities that allow for a win-win with our customers.
• Analyze and interprets the competitive environment and marketplace to learn how to optimize our product characteristics and performance in the market (taking advantage of opportunities and minimize adverse trends).
• Collaboration and teamwork with cross functional partners to manage projects with strong leadership and interpersonal skills, setting goals, planning milestones, defining priorities and taking decisions to overpass potential challenges on the go.
• Assists Sr. Brand Manager in designing the 2-4 year innovation plan that ensures the future growth of the business and in preparing presentations for executive management to get project approval and funding as well as for Customer visits.
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Business, Marketing, Economics), MBA preferred.
• 3-5+ years Brand Marketing experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), with focus in innovation.
• Strong Innovation Project Management skills (experience in NPD preferred) and financial analytical ability (deep understanding of key P&L drivers).
• Demonstrated leadership, excellent communication and interpersonal skills to function effectively as project leader in a team environment, working and partnering with people in diverse cross functional areas.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment balancing multiple projects/objectives and prioritizing accordingly.
  
  

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
• 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
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
• Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
• Time off, sickness leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more
  
  

The salary for this role is $94,500.00 - $120,000.00. 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.

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! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.