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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.
Associate Strategy Manager
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Associate Strategy Manager
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About this Position
Henkel is looking for an Associate Manager Strategy in Dubai, UAE. You will play a key role in shaping Henkel’s commercial strategy across the IMEA region. From optimizing go-to-market (GTM) models to driving portfolio and pricing decisions, you will lead high-impact initiatives across multiple markets and business units. This is a hands-on strategy role that combines analytical rigor, stakeholder engagement, and a global lens—all within a fast-moving, industrial B2B environment
What you´ll do
- Shape Future-Fit Go-to-Market Models:
Contribute to the review and design of GTM models across the IMEA region and selected global markets
Define customer segmentation and commercial service models (e.g., direct sales, distributor-led, hybrid) based on market potential and cost-to-serve Collaborate with global and regional teams to recommend scalable, efficient go-to-market strategies - Drive Portfolio, Pricing & Profitability Strategy:
Lead workstreams related to strategic pricing, profitability improvement, and cost efficiency
Conduct portfolio diagnostics to guide prioritization, resource allocation, and simplification
Connect commercial performance with strategic fit to support decision-making across SBUs - Deliver Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights:
Own and enhance regional input into Henkel’s market intelligence platforms (e.g., dashboards, alerts, segmentation)
Track industry dynamics, competitive developments, and customer behavior shifts
Translate insights into executive-ready recommendations with clear strategic implications - Lead Strategic Projects with Executive Visibility:
Manage data-driven strategy projects from opportunity sizing and P&L modelling to GTM evaluation and pricing analysis
Prepare and present recommendations to senior stakeholders at regional and global levels
Contribute to the review and design of GTM models across the IMEA region and selected global markets
Define customer segmentation and commercial service models (e.g., direct sales, distributor-led, hybrid) based on market potential and cost-to-serve Collaborate with global and regional teams to recommend scalable, efficient go-to-market strategies
Lead workstreams related to strategic pricing, profitability improvement, and cost efficiency
Conduct portfolio diagnostics to guide prioritization, resource allocation, and simplification
Connect commercial performance with strategic fit to support decision-making across SBUs
Own and enhance regional input into Henkel’s market intelligence platforms (e.g., dashboards, alerts, segmentation)
Track industry dynamics, competitive developments, and customer behavior shifts
Translate insights into executive-ready recommendations with clear strategic implications
Manage data-driven strategy projects from opportunity sizing and P&L modelling to GTM evaluation and pricing analysis
Prepare and present recommendations to senior stakeholders at regional and global levels
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, Strategic Management, or Engineering.
- MBA preferred but not mandatory, particularly with a focus on Strategy, Business Development, or Marketing in an industrial context.
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience in strategy consulting, preferably from a leading consulting firm or a corporate strategy role within a multinational.
- Track record in market research, data analysis, and strategic planning, with a strong ability to structure insights and drive execution.
- Proven experience leading and executing strategic initiatives, managing multiple stakeholders, and presenting to senior leadership.
- Commercial acumen with exposure to P&L, pricing models, and GTM design
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI or other analytics tools a plus
- Experience in industrial or B2B environments is a strong asset
- Arabic language skills are a plus, but not required
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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 25077319
Job Locations: United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Dubai
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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.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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