Head of Business Development Europe (d/f/m)

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Job Description
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 Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, 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.

Dare to make an impact?


  • Successfully lead a team of experts to develop and commercialize innovative platforms across known and new markets
  • Drive strategic planning and resource allocation to support successful commercialization of identified projects
  • Utilize necessary project management tools and processes to manage initiatives, track progress, and deliver to agreed-upon timelines
  • Create value through the development of tailored value propositions, business models, and profit formula
  • Foster close collaboration with Sales/ KAM/AE/Marketing/Sustainability teams to accelerate impact
  • Drive a pull-through market strategy through direct engagement with targeted brands
  • Support the innovation process and a robust pipeline of disruptive solutions

  • University degree in Chemistry, Business Administration or similar
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience in commercial roles, project management, marketing, brand management and/ or consultancy
  • Experience in working in various geographies is a plus
  • Proven experience and know-how in packaging market is a plus as well as proven project leadership skills in a complex and diverse environment
  • Having a commercial sense including “value selling” to the expectations of our customers
  • Excellent communicator and team pleayer
  • Excellent English language skills

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.


  • Smart work / Flexible working arrangements
  • Development opportunities
  • Corporate social responsibility programs
  • Performance Bonus & Incentives
  • Company Pension Schemes
  • Employee Share Plan
  • Insurances & Services
  • My Henkel Bike
  • Health & Social Services
  • Fitness with Urban Sports Club
  • On-site Canteens & Restaurants

Note: Perks might vary depending on the job grade.

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