Key Account Manager (Remote)

Henkel; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company is seeking a Marketing Account Manager to build strong relationships with key accounts. This remote role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of marketing or sales experience, ideally in the beauty industry. Responsibilities include managing customer expectations and executing business plans to achieve growth. Competitive salary and extensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Career Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing or sales, ideally within the beauty industry.
• Proven track record in managing accounts and driving commercial success.
• Previous experience in a management or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key accounts.
• Manage customer expectations and ensure alignment with Henkel’s strategic goals.
• Develop and execute customer-specific business plans to exceed growth targets.

Skills

Account management

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Marketing, Sales, Merchandising, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

About this Position At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil, all, Loctite, Snuggle, and Schwarzkopf and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This remote position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key accounts.
• Serve as the main liaison between Henkel and the customer across departments.
• Manage customer expectations and ensure alignment with Henkel’s strategic goals.
• Develop and execute customer-specific business plans to exceed growth targets.
• Lead top-line management of customer budgets and KPIs
• Identify opportunities for growth through new product offerings, promotions, and execution enhancements.
• Manage monthly forecasts with precision and within accuracy guidelines.
• Analyze sales and promotional data to identify trends and ensure profitability.
• Communicate new item setup information clearly to Sales Planning and customer contacts.
• Lead key customer meetings, including preparation and presentation of strategic objectives.
• Ensure effective in-store merchandising to enhance brand visibility and support successful product launches.
• Collaborate with distributor customers to execute digital and social media assets across relevant channels.
• Partner with Brand Managers to align marketing and innovation plans with consumer needs.
• Act as the internal advocate for customer needs, ensuring cross-functional alignment and responsiveness.
• Address issues and concerns with professionalism and urgency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Marketing, Sales, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing or sales, ideally within the beauty industry.
• Proven track record in managing accounts and driving commercial success.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data analysis and presenting actionable insights.
• Previous experience in a management or leadership role.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary for this role is $90,000.00 - $105,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.