Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
General Manager Sales and Marketing - Beauty Care Professionals
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General Manager Sales and Marketing - Beauty Care Professionals
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About this position
Within the Beauty Care Professional division, you will drive the seamless journey across both B2B and B2C, leading the sales and marketing teams to deliver on brand, revenue and profit objectives. You will think outside the box and utilise strategic thinking, creativity, and innovation in the planning and building of strong sales and marketing programs through close collaboration with cross-functional, regional & global teams.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute innovative sales strategies to drive market share and revenue growth across all channels in Australia.
- Implement comprehensive revenue generation strategies to achieve and exceed company targets. Relationship management of tier one customers.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a dynamic national sales team, fostering a culture of excellence and high performance.
- Collaborate with the finance team to develop and manage budgets, financial forecasts.
- Define sales targets and gross profit by customer to achieve revenue and profit margin objectives.
- Management of contracts, negotiating trading terms including rebates and discounts.
- Lead multi-channel campaigns, leveraging promotional activity, social, CRM, content, and traditional mediums to achieve maximum impact.
- Implement an innovative marketing strategy across multiple channels to maximize customer reach and build brand awareness.
- Spearhead catalogue, local production, promotions, New Product Development (NPD) to deliver on brand objectives.
Lead meetings in the region to ensure strategies, and new brands are aligned with business objectives
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Business, Marketing or equivalent is desirable.
- 10+ years of relevant sales and marketing experience at senior level within the beauty/hair industry.
- Proven experience in P&L management, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record of managing and developing teams across both sales and marketing functions.
- Exceptional communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- High levels of business and financial acumen with an understanding of company strategy and change management.
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.
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! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 24072900
Job Locations: Australia, New South Wales, Chatswood - Sydney, NSW
Contact information for application-related questions: careers.ANZ@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.