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.
Group Account Manager
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Group Account Manager
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About this Position
Henkel Consumer Brands is a global leader in branded consumer goods, offering a diverse portfolio of trusted products across categories such as laundry & home care, hair, and personal care. With iconic brands like Persil, Schwarzkopf, and Fa, Henkel combines innovation, sustainability, and deep consumer insights to drive growth and deliver value to customers worldwide. Our culture is built on collaboration, ownership, and a passion for excellence.
We are seeking an experienced Group Account Manager to join our high-performing sales team. This position is key in driving growth and strengthening strategic relationships with our retailers. The Group Account Manager will be responsible for leading and developing a team of 3 Key Account Managers, fostering a culture of performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring deep FMCG knowledge, a strong commercial mindset, and a track record of driving growth across multiple key accounts.
What you´ll do
- Develops sustainable and long-term relationships with key accounts, negotiates and secures key account contracts
- Leads, coaches, and develops the Key Account Team (3 Key Account Managers) to ensure high performance and growth
- Analyzes financial KPIs and proactively steers key account business to achieve targets
- Identifies growth opportunities and drives commercial initiatives across key accounts
- Delivers the sales plan and manages the project pipeline to ensure consistent business development
- Collaborates cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and finance to deliver customer excellence
- Monitors market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions
- Ensures accurate forecasting, budgeting, and reporting for assigned account
What makes you a good fit
- Fluency in Dutch, French, and English is essential for effective communication with clients and internal stakeholders
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Key Account Management, ideally within the FMCG industry
- Holds a Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
- Strong leadership and coaching capabilities to guide and develop a high-performing team
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial KPIs and steer account performance
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
- Group Insurance / Hospitalization Insurance
- Entertainment allowance
- Travel allowance
- Meal Vouchers
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: 25086718
Job Locations: Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Brussels
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.benelux@henkel.com
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FAQ
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, the ‘rule’ is: 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 an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. 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 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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.