HAT Export Business Development Manager

Adhesive Technologies Strategy / Business Development South Africa, Johannesburg-Bedfordview, Gauteng Full Time Regular
Apply for this role
standard-brandbar-1090x158

About this Position

 Drive export sales growth across Sub-Saharan Africa or assigned export markets

What you´ll do

      Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive export sales growth across Sub-Saharan Africa or assigned export markets 
  • Develop and execute regional business strategies aligned to company objectives
  • Identify new market opportunities distributers and key accounts
  • Support the marketing team to define the portfolio and assortment strategy by country/channel 
  • Manage pricing strategy, margins and profitability 
  • Build long term customer relationships and negotiate commercial agreements 
  • Deliver annual sales targets, budgets and forecasts Distributer and Channel Management 
  • Appoint, manage and develop distributers in export territories
  • Conduct regular business reviews and performance tracking
  • Support route to market optimization across FMCG, DIY/Hardware and Professional segments
  • Ensure distributer compliance with Henkel standards and brand positioning Supply Chain and Operations
  • Co-ordinate export logistics, demand planning and order fulfillment
  • Work closely with supply chain, customer service and legal teams
  • Resolve export -related operational challenges
  • Ensure compliance with customs, incoterms, export distribution Market and Competitive Intelligence
  • Analyze market trends, customer behaviour , and competitor activity
  • Identify growth segments and product opportunities
  • Provide insights by country to leadership and marketing teams
  • Monitor economic and geopolitical risks affecting export markets Financial Management
  • Manage export P&L performance
  • Control rebates, pricing structures and payments terms together with commercial excellence team
  • Monitor foreign exchange impacts and credit risks
  • Manage pricing and inventory risks to avoid returns and margin erosion

What makes you a good fit

  • Portuguese
  • Ability to travel extensively in Africa
  • Strong commercial and analytical skills

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
  • Annual 1 month bonus
  • 66.67% company contribution to Medical Aid
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programmes

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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.

JOB ID: 26096877

Job Locations: South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg-Bedfordview

Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.ssa@henkel.com

Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply for this role" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

Job-Center: If you have an application already, you can create or log in to your account here to check the status of your application. In case of new account creation, please use your email address that you applied with.

YouTube Thumbnail Adhesive Technologies (Thumbnail)
How is work at Henkel

Sobre a Henkel

Com base num forte legado de cerca de 150 anos, estamos a liderar o caminho para reimaginar e melhorar a vida todos os dias. Hoje e para as próximas gerações. Através das nossas marcas e tecnologias inovadoras e sustentáveis, e das nossas equipas em todo o mundo. A Henkel ocupa posições de liderança em negócios industriais e de consumo: o nosso portfólio inclui reconhecidos produtos de cuidado capilar, detergentes e amaciadores para roupa, bem como adesivos, selantes e revestimentos funcionais. 

YouTube Thumbnail Shaped by pioneering spirit: We are Henkel. (Thumbnail)

FAQ

Sim, só tens de preencher o teu perfil no nosso sistema online. A partir do momento em que tens o perfil compelto, poderás candidatar-te a vários cargos. 

Sim, por favor. A Henkel é uma empresa internacional e tu trabalharás com colegas de diferentes partes do mundo e por isso, o inglês é a nossa língua oficial. A regra é: por favor escreve a tua aplicação na mesma língua do formulário.

Cada posição que temos em aberto na Henkel é único, e encontrar o candidato certo é importante tanto para o candidato contratado, bem como para a Henkel. Nós queremos ter certeza de que tanto o candidato como a empresa se encaixam mutuamente. Iremos dar feedback aos candidatos ao longo de todo o processo.

A nossa equipa de recrutamento irá ajudar-te com qualquer coisa relacionada com a tua candidatura. Podes falar com a equipa aqui