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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Regional Business Development & Sustainability Manager
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About this Position
We are seeking a Regional Business Development & Sustainability Manager to drive commercial growth through sustainable adhesive solutions, with a primary focus on the Sports Footwear market across Southeast Asia.
This is a business development role leveraging sustainability as a strategic differentiator to win customers, strengthen our market position, and accelerate the adoption of innovative adhesive technologies. You will act as the critical link between our commercial, technical, innovation, and market strategy teams, ensuring our sustainable solutions stay ahead of evolving customer and market demands
What you'll do
- Shape and drive the regional sustainability strategy across Southeast Asia by translating Henkel/Consumer Goods Adhesives targets into clear priorities and tangible actions tailored to the Sports Footwear, Non-Wovens, and Packaging & Labeling industries.
- Identify and manage new business opportunities to accelerate the growth of sustainable adhesive solutions across key applications and segments.
- Develop compelling value propositions for both our existing portfolio and new innovations, clearly articulating and quantifying the sustainability differentiation and customer benefit.
- Act as the regional voice for sustainability, positioning our solutions and innovations with strategic customers and at industry events, while identifying portfolio gaps and channeling them into product development priorities.
- Upskill customer-facing teams by building their sustainability knowledge and providing the tools to confidently drive adoption of our sustainable offerings.
What You Brings
Experience
- 5+ years in Business Development / Sales, technical background in Application Engineering / Technical Service, or Sustainability Management.
- Proven experience in the Sports Footwear industry with a solid understanding of the supply chain and manufacturing landscape.
- Exposure to or interest in sustainable adhesive technologies and impact measurement methodologies (e.g., LCA/CO₂ footprint, circularity principles) is a plus.
- Awareness of compliance frameworks (e.g., ZDHC, Nike MSI, Higg Index) and relevant regulations (e.g., REACH, VOC) is an advantage.
Skill & Mindset
- Strong commercial acumen experienced in building pipelines and closing business.
- Genuine passion for sustainability committed to driving sustainable portfolio transformation.
- Change management capability able to shift behaviors and mindsets through influence rather than authority.
- Collaborative approach effective at working cross-functionally across Market Strategy, Sales, R&D, and Operations.
- Entrepreneurial spirit energized by building something new from the ground up and to overcome challenges.
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
- Group Medical Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- Annual Leave
- Annual Physical Examination
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.
JOB ID: 26091468
Job Locations: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.seaanz@henkel.com
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English. Should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company, you will be working with colleagues from all over the world, and English is our official company language. Generally, our recommendation is to please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact, it is our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and in two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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