West Coast Growth & Strategy Leader (CPG/Retail)

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Stamford (CT)

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USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Henkel's Consumer Brands unit seeks a Business Development Leader - West to accelerate growth with Costco, Target, Amazon and Albertsons, strengthening omni-channel capabilities. Lead cross-functional teams, drive Joint Business Planning, and translate strategies into clear priorities and measurable actions that connect brand pipelines with shopper and channel opportunities.

Executive communication and strong PowerPoint/Excel skills are essential to present results to leadership in a matrixed

Qualifications

5–10+ years of experience in CPG, retail, customer development, eCommerce, strategy, or a related commercial field.
Experience working with large retailers such as Costco, Target, Amazon, Albertsons, or comparable customers.
Strong understanding of customer strategy, Joint Business Planning, omni-commerce, retail media, and innovation commercialization.
Ability to lead complex projects, influence across functions, and create clarity in a matrixed organization.
Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to turn data into focused recommendations.
Executive-level communication and presentation skills, with advanced PowerPoint and Excel capability.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic projects for priority West and national customers, aligned with customer needs and company growth priorities.
Develop customer-specific omni-commerce and eCommerce strategies across the digital shelf, retail media, content, search, and fulfillment.
Partner with account teams to strengthen Joint Business Planning and translate strategies into clear priorities, actions, and measures.
Build long-term customer innovation plans by connecting brand pipelines with shopper, category, and channel opportunities.
Improve broker and external partner effectiveness through clear expectations, operating routines, performance measures, and follow-up.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project plans and risks, and provide concise updates and recommendations to leadership.
Use customer, financial, market, and performance data to identify opportunities and measure results.