National Account Executive

Henkel; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Diverse national and international 성장

Global wellbeing standards

Gender-neutral parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Flexible Public Holidays

Company Products Allocation

Job summary

Henkel Australia is seeking a results-driven National Account Executive to support the Sales and Marketing teams in forecasting, reporting, and data management within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You will partner with the National Account Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product, pricing, and promotional information while contributing to the execution of commercial activities. Hybrid work arrangements available in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a National Account Executive, State Account Management, or similar FMCG and/or Hair & Beauty role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and deliver effective presentations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
• Strong time management, planning, and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the National Account Manager with customer communications, account administration, and forecasting activities.
• Maintain customer discount structures, pricing information, and key account contact databases.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and other stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Assist with the preparation of customer presentations, marketing documentation, product submissions, and campaign execution.
• Coordinate promotional calendars, submissions, and activities for key accounts and wholesalers.
• Prepare promotional offers, manage approval processes, and ensure accurate setup of promotions within Salesforce.
• Maintain product master data, including product codes, pricing, product updates, and order forms.
• Monitor and report on promotional performance, sales results, and key commercial metrics to support decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

About this Position At Henkel, you'll be part of a global team committed to innovation and driving progress across both industrial and consumer markets. Within the Professional team and working with salon brands placed under Schwarzkopf Professional and Shiseido Professional, you'll have the opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, future-focused environment.

The Account Executive plays a key role in supporting the Sales and Marketing teams through promotional planning, customer support, forecasting, reporting, and data management. Working closely with the National Account Manager and cross-functional teams, you will help ensure the smooth execution of commercial activities while maintaining accurate product, pricing, and promotional information. This is a great opportunity to build your career in a dynamic FMCG and professional hair & beauty environment.

What you´ll do

• Support the National Account Manager with customer communications, account administration, and forecasting activities.
• Maintain customer discount structures, pricing information, and key account contact databases.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and other stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Assist with the preparation of customer presentations, marketing documentation, product submissions, and campaign execution.
• Coordinate promotional calendars, submissions, and activities for key accounts and wholesalers.
• Prepare promotional offers, manage approval processes, and ensure accurate setup of promotions within Salesforce.
• Maintain product master data, including product codes, pricing, product updates, and order forms.
• Monitor and report on promotional performance, sales results, and key commercial metrics to support decision-making.

What makes you a good fit

• Relevant tertiary qualification preferred but not essential.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a National Account Executive, State Account Management, or similar FMCG and/or Hair & Beauty role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and deliver effective presentations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
• Strong time management, planning, and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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
• Flexible Public Holidays
• Company Products Allocation

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.