[Remote] Key Account Manager (Beauty Systems Group)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Henkel is a company that shapes the future through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. They are seeking a Key Account Manager for their Consumer Brands business unit, responsible for building strong relationships with key accounts, managing customer expectations, and executing business plans to drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key accounts
• Serve as the main liaison between Henkel and the customer across departments
• Manage customer expectations and ensure alignment with Henkel’s strategic goals
• Develop and execute customer-specific business plans to exceed growth targets
• Lead top-line management of customer budgets and KPIs
• Identify opportunities for growth through new product offerings, promotions, and execution enhancements
• Manage monthly forecasts with precision and within accuracy guidelines
• Analyze sales and promotional data to identify trends and ensure profitability
• Communicate new item setup information clearly to Sales Planning and customer contacts
• Lead key customer meetings, including preparation and presentation of strategic objectives
• Ensure effective in-store merchandising to enhance brand visibility and support successful product launches
• Collaborate with distributor customers to execute digital and social media assets across relevant channels
• Partner with Brand Managers to align marketing and innovation plans with consumer needs
• Act as the internal advocate for customer needs, ensuring cross-functional alignment and responsiveness
• Address issues and concerns with professionalism and urgency
• Remote role with occasional travel

Skills

• Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Marketing, Sales, Merchandising, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing or sales, ideally within the beauty industry
• Proven track record in managing accounts and driving commercial success
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data analysis and presenting actionable insights
• Previous experience in a management or leadership role
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Benefits

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

Company Overview

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