Category Manager

Henkel•Westlake, OH

5d•Hybrid

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 Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Requirements

5 years experience in Marketing, Product Management, Category Management or related field
Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
High energy, motivated individual with a strong sense of personal accountability
Strong interpersonal skills. Must be team oriented.
Strong analytical and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Marketing/Category Management experience in the building materials industry, especially within the roofing sector, is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for the strategic management of specific product categories, ensuring portfolio health across key metrics including P&L.
This role requires a strong understanding of end-user application needs and the ability to develop category solutions that enhance their work.
Prior experience in the building materials industry, especially within the roofing sector, is a strong advantage.
New Product Introduction & Pricing
Assessing Competitive Landscape
Partnering with Product Management & Global colleagues to improve speed to market
Uncover new areas of growth for specific category using market data, industry trends and end-user insights
Develop and maintain relationships with key departments.
Maintain working knowledge of Brand goals & strategies and customers initiatives in order to quickly assess project requirements.
Maintain an open and enthusiastic communication style with internal customers in order to facilitate strong dynamic of customer focus, flexibility, and responsiveness.
Proactively look for opportunities to drive change and improve both process and project outcomes