Category Marketing Manager (m/f) Adhesive Technologies

Job description

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a worldwide leader in bonding, sealing and surface treatments - thanks to our ambitious people. We create unique value for our clients and our technologies can be found in many objects touching our lives every day. Our success is built on constant innovation and people who strive for excellence. Working at Henkel is much more than just a job. It's a passion. Have you got what it takes?

The Strategic Business Unit Consumers, Craftsmen and Building adhesives (AC) provides high-quality solutions for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings to a wide target group ranging from consumers to professional craftsmen, and markets a wide range of brand name products, like Perfax, Pritt, Pattex, Loctite and Rubson.

What we offer

· Part of the Benelux Marketing Team with responsibility for the relevant brand portfolio.
· Creation of the yearly strategic brand plans based on the regionally developed plans; define gaps and develop local initiatives to cover.
· Realization of the brand objectives and formulation and implementation of the marketing mix of strategic and operational elements.
· Development and launch of new concepts.
· Development and initiation of media, promotions and PR-plans
· Packaging development; development of POS-materials
· Market researching and consumer insights to make profound analysis of the market; aligned with the regional team.
· Develop convincing business cases to support local development.
· Follow-up of turnover achievements; cost and margin control.
· Competitive analysis and evaluation
· Management of the marketing budget
· Deliver the necessary local input to RSU (regional marketing team) and challenge them in case of specific local needs.
· Internal communication with sales, customer marketing and demand planning to ensure timely delivery of marketing plans and also externally with agencies and suppliers.

Desired profile

Who we are looking for

·  University level degree in Economics or Marketing (or equivalent).
·  A minimum of 3 years of relevant marketing experience with a proven track record of developing and implementing commercially successful marketing strategies and programs.
·  Strong experience with marketing as a communications tool, both internal and external.
·  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-functional team.
·  Ability to work independently.
·  Fluent in Dutch and English.

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