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New Zealand, Auckland, Henkel Consumer Brands

National Business Manager - Foodstuffs New Zealand

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Cold Power and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

As part of the ANZ Sales Leadership Team, the role of National Business Manager Foodstuffs NZ is critical in leading the delivery of joint business plans to deliver profitable growth for customers, across key categories and brands.  Create impact by achieving the sales targets, distribution and profitability for the Henkel Consumer Brand Foodstuffs NZ business. Ideally this role is suited to an experienced National Business Manager, who has led a team managing either Foodstuffs NZ or Woolworths NZ.

Dare to make an impact?

YOUR ROLE

  • Lead the Henkel Foodstuffs NZ Team (4 direct reports) to build a strong collaborative approach to deliver sustainable value to both parties.
  • Develop and implement strategic /commercial joint business plans with Foodstuffs NZ aligned with Henkel’s objectives to achieve mutual growth for both parties. 
  • Play a lead role in the leadership of the overall ANZ Henkel Consumer Brands Sales team as a valued member of the ANZ Sales Leadership team.
  • Working closely with cross functional teams to own current & future financial interactions, forecast & demand plan.
  • Work as a commercially savvy strategic partner, building strong rapport, relationships and effective communication both internally and externally. 

YOUR SKILLS

  • Minimum of 5+ years in a National Business Management role or similar Sales role. 
  • Strong track record in Retail FMCG National Business management coupled with outstanding commercial acumen.
  • An exceptional negotiator with strong analytical and presentation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence and direct strategies and build relationships.
  • Resilience – demonstrated ability to cope with ambiguity and overcoming challenges.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to lead a diverse team.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification is preferred.

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: 24071527
Contract & Job type: Regular - Full Time
Contact information for application-related questions: careers.ANZ@henkel.com
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