National Business Manager - Kroger at Henkel in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

At Henkel, you can be a game changer and craft your career. Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit by bringing your ideas to life within a global team. Our leading brands and technologies, along with our high-performing businesses will provide you with countless opportunities to develop your skills and explore new paths. Your career at Henkel will contribute to a more sustainable future, while you grow within our vibrant, diverse culture of trust and belonging. If you're up for challenging the status quo, join our team of pioneers and make your mark on the future with us.

Do you dare to make an impact?

YOUR ROLE

• The National Business Manager is responsible to develop a strategic partnership with our customer (Kroger) that delivers on Henkel Laundry and Home Care's (LHC) objectives in net sales, profitability, market share, and trade management. Brand portfolio includes ®all, Persil and Purex among others.


• Strengthen Henkel's position as the customer's preferred partner by providing category solutions with Henkel brands. Ensure a solid understanding and execution of all brand commercialization.


• Develop new business opportunities to maximize sales and influence. Partner with the customer to optimize Retailer Brand opportunities and positioning. Manage strategic partnership and develop a Joint Business Plan that addresses the assortment, pricing, promotion, and planogram elements in area of responsibility.

YOUR SKILLS

• Bachelor degree required; advanced degree a plus


• 5+ years of retail, CPG or account management experience


• Track record of profitable growth, strong analytical, financial, negotiation, and presentation skills; excellent relationship builder

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics.

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