Commercial Strategy & Operations Specialist

Henkel group•Westlake, OH

2d•$85,000 - $105,000•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

Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Strong follow-through and attention to detail
Action-oriented with a proactive mindset
Comfortable working behind the scenes to drive execution and team success
Collaborative with a team-first approach
Strong problem-solving mindset; able to anticipate needs and remove obstacles
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Skilled at working cross-functionally and building relationships across teams
Proficient with Microsoft Suite and AI-enabled tools
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Management or related field
5+ years of experience in business operations, project coordination, executive support, or related roles
Demonstrated success steering successful teams

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support key initiatives across the Commercial Sales organization
Steer organization and execution of Commercial Leadership strategic discussions
Manage meeting planning and logistics, including agendas, action items, follow-up communication (virtual and in-person)
Compile and organize business updates, data, presentations, and input from cross-functional teams
Support executive-level projects and strategic priorities, specifically for the Head of North American Consumer & Construction business
Partner with various teams to improve communication flow and execution alignment
Help track timelines, deliverables, and next steps across multiple projects and stakeholders
Identify process improvement opportunities that increase team efficiency and effectiveness
Provide operational support for special projects, including potential acquisition/integration activities
Serve as a reliable “go-to” resource who helps keep initiatives moving forward