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We are looking for a motivated and passionate Junior Brand Manager to join our Henkel Consumer Brands team in Romania. In this role, you will contribute to the development and growth of a portfolio of brands, while gaining exposure to brand strategy, product launches, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. This is a great opportunity to further develop your marketing and business skills in a dynamic and international environment.
What you´ll do:
- Support the management of assigned brands or categories, working closely with cross-functional teams (digital, trade marketing, sales, operations) and with regional stakeholders.
- Support the adaptation and implementation of new product launches and relaunches, from local preparation and internal coordination to trade presentations and consumer activation.
- Contribute to the development and execution of local marketing strategies, communication plans and promotional activities that support brand growth.
- Collect and analyze internal and external data (sales, market share, profitability, competition and shopper behavior) to identify trends, opportunities and potential actions.
- Monitor competitive activity, pricing and promotional dynamics, providing relevant insights to support business decisions.
- Contribute to annual brand plans, activation calendars and go-to-market activities for assigned brands.
- Support the planning and management of marketing investments, tracking budgets and campaign performance against agreed objectives.
- Prepare regular business performance reports and presentations for management and key stakeholders.
- Coordinate the adaptation and development of local communication, media, point-of-sale and promotional materials.
- Conduct regular market visits to capture shopper and customer insights and monitor in-store execution.
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Commercial Excellence, Finance, Supply Chain and international marketing teams to ensure effective execution of brand initiatives.
What makes you a good fit:
- University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing or a related field.
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in Marketing, Brand Management, Trade Marketing or related activities, ideally within FMCG or consumer goods.
- Good understanding of the marketing mix and key commercial drivers, with an interest in developing further knowledge of brand P&L.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into relevant insights and recommendations.
- Structured and hands-on approach, with strong organizational, planning and project management skills.
- Proactive mindset, with a willingness to take ownership and develop solutions.
- Good stakeholder management and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments.
- Creativity, flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong ethics, attention to detail and a positive attitude.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in Romanian and English.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Continuous learning mindset and willingness to contribute to innovation and change.
Some perks of joining Henkel
At Henkel, you will find:
- An international working environment with exposure to local, regional and global teams.
- An opportunity to contribute to the development of well-known brands within a leading organization.
- Hands-on exposure to different areas of brand management, from consumer communication and activation to innovation and business performance.
- Direct involvement in product launches and innovation processes, with opportunities to contribute local consumer and market insights.
- Access to world-class marketing tools, capabilities and continuous development through functional and leadership trainings.
- Opportunities to progressively increase your responsibility and explore different career paths across functions and geographies.
- A wide range of employee benefits that support your growth and well-being.
- A flexible hybrid working program that supports work-life balance.
- Global well-being standards supported by health and preventive care programs.
- Gender-neutral parental leave of at least 8 weeks.
- Private healthcare and life & accident insurance.
- Meal vouchers.
- Holiday bonuses for Easter, Christmas, March 8th and June 1st.
- Financial support for important life events.
- Equal opportunities and an inclusive workplace culture.