Business Development Manager- Hair Professional (OH & PA)

Henkel group • Cincinnati, OH

8d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of sales experience with proven ability to manage and grow relationships with customers (Distributor Buyers, Managers and Sales Teams)
• Bachelor's degree preferred, not required when applicant has strong industry experience
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate effectively within established corporate guidelines.
• Experience developing and executing strategic business plans to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must reside in OH, PA United States
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems.
• Social media savvy, with knowledge of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other relevant channels.
• Travel requirements: Up to 50% travel; subject to change based on seasonal activities such as shows and corporate events.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales support across STMNT, Sexy Hair, #Mydentity, and DevaCurl, maintaining strong product knowledge for all MSDS brands.
• Develop and execute territory business plans aligned with company objectives, identifying growth opportunities and achieving quarterly KPIs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributor partners through regular sales meetings, training sessions, and collaborative planning.
• Lead field activities, education events, promotions, and key account visits—including in-store demos, in-salon classes, and regional shows.
• Manage territory operations, including time, travel, budget, and targeted outreach to key salons, chains, and beauty supply accounts.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level