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.
Associate Key Account Manager
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About this Position
Manage and grow key accounts within the modern trade (DIY and construction retail) channel to drive sales and profitability.
Develop strategic plans, lead commercial negotiations, and leverage data insights to expand market share and category performance.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth execution while building strong, long-term partnerships with key customers
What you´ll do
- Defines and executes regional / local account strategy, including annual revenue plan (KP) and target plan (TP) Identifies business opportunities, steers business development budgets for agreed accounts and defined objectives
- Translates customer’s strategy and priorities into a joint innovation roadmap.
- Drives and rolls-out customer approvals and pushes upstream solution selling.
- Develops and maintains sustainable and long-term relationships with key accounts, key executives and sponsors Implements new customer acquisition plans for chain and prestige accounts.
- Defines account-specific pricing, negotiates contracts, ensures fulfillment of commitments and implementation of commercial policy.
- Optimizes sales processes in country and leads junior KAMs Develops and maintains strong executive and cross-functional relationships at HQ and key locations Steers and supports internal resources to execute account strategy.
- Delivers account targets KP/TP OSG and PC Analyzes financial KPIs and proactively steers key account business Is responsible for timely and accurate admin. tasks supporting account strategy incl. sales forecast updates, monthly reports, etc.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years in Key Account Management or Sales within FMCG, DIY, or construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of modern trade dynamics and retail operations.
- Proven track record in managing large retail accounts and delivering growth.
- Account management crisis handling customer research.
- Identifying key player roles networking/social selling objection handling proposal generation/deal structuring questioning sales call planning/facilitate sales digital fluency sales forecasting situational fluency value selling.
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
- Medical Coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Provident Fund
- Annual Physical Examination for employees
- Discounts on company products
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: 26096186
Job Locations: Thailand, Bangkok, Bangkok
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.seaanz@henkel.com
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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.