Category Manager
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
- Prior experience in the building materials industry, especially within the roofing sector, is a strong advantage.
- 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.
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
