Manager Sales Excellence & Strategy (d/f/m)

What you´ll do

• Drive the global Sales & Key Account Excellence roadmap, aligned with overall SBU strategy and growth priorities
  Lead digital and AI transformation initiatives across the SBU and embedding data-driven workflows into core business processes
• Steer and implement high-impact, cross-functional strategic projects, including sales excellence as well as broader SBU topics (e.g., innovation and market strategy)
• Act as functional owner of sales and account management tools (e.g., CRM, account planning), driving tool adoption and data quality
• Independently lead strategic initiatives end-to-end and develop high-impact, decision-ready recommendations for senior leadership
• Translate complex data into clear, decision-oriented insights and drive decisions through high impact presentations
• Continuously improve the collaboration and communication between functions via processes, governance, and tools

What makes you a good fit

• Master's degree in Business, Engineering or Science
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project management, sales, or a related field
• Proactive, idea-driven mindset with a strong interest in strategy and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong analytical thinking and a structured approach to navigating complexity combined with deep understanding of digital and AI solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English and German; additional languages are a plus

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
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

JOB ID: 26095881

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

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