Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 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.
National Account Executive
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About this Position
At Henkel, you'll be part of a global team committed to innovation and driving progress across both industrial and consumer markets. Within the Professional team and working with salon brands placed under Schwarzkopf Professional and Shiseido Professional, you'll have the opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, future-focused environment.
The Account Executive plays a key role in supporting the Sales and Marketing teams through promotional planning, customer support, forecasting, reporting, and data management. Working closely with the National Account Manager and cross-functional teams, you will help ensure the smooth execution of commercial activities while maintaining accurate product, pricing, and promotional information. This is a great opportunity to build your career in a dynamic FMCG and professional hair & beauty environment.
What you´ll do
- Support the National Account Manager with customer communications, account administration, and forecasting activities.
- Maintain customer discount structures, pricing information, and key account contact databases.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and other stakeholders to support business objectives.
- Assist with the preparation of customer presentations, marketing documentation, product submissions, and campaign execution.
- Coordinate promotional calendars, submissions, and activities for key accounts and wholesalers.
- Prepare promotional offers, manage approval processes, and ensure accurate setup of promotions within Salesforce.
- Maintain product master data, including product codes, pricing, product updates, and order forms.
- Monitor and report on promotional performance, sales results, and key commercial metrics to support decision-making.
What makes you a good fit
- Relevant tertiary qualification preferred but not essential.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a National Account Executive, State Account Management, or similar FMCG and/or Hair & Beauty role.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and deliver effective presentations.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
- Strong time management, planning, and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global 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
- Flexible Public Holidays
- Company Products Allocation
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: 26097452
Job Locations: Australia, New South Wales, Chatswood - Sydney, NSW
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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, our recommendation is to 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 our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. 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 in 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.
If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.