Senior Brand Manager, Hair

Senior Brand Manager, Hair Consumer BrandsMarketingUnited States, Stamford, CT, CTFull TimeRegular _About_ _this_ _position_ At Henkel, youu2019ll be part of an organization thatu2019s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persilu00ae, u2018allu00ae, Loctiteu00ae, Snuggleu00ae, and Schwarzkopfu00ae and our cutting-edge technologies, youu2019ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. Henkel Consumer Brands is seeking a Senior Brand Manager to lead strategic growth for our U.S. Consumer Hair portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of brand strategy, innovation, and go-to-market execution, and plays a critical role in shaping the future of our hair brands in a dynamic, competitive category. The ideal candidate brings a strong strategic mindset, a passion for consumer-centric innovation, and the ability to translate insights into actionable brand and product strategies. This role will lead a team of 2 Associate Brand Managers and partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders such as Commercial Strategy, Consumer Insights, Category Development, Supply Chain and R&D. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. What youu00b4ll do + Own and evolve long-term strategies for the Consumer Hair category, balancing equity building with near-term growth priorities. + Lead go-to-market planning for launches and key initiatives, collaborating with agency teams and internal stakeholders. + Oversee innovation and pipeline development, from identifying consumer and trend opportunities through concept development, business case creation, and launch execution. + Translate consumer, market, and performance insights into clear strategic direction, positioning, and portfolio choices. + Partner with R&D, Packaging, and Supply Chain to drive consumer-led innovation that is differentiated, feasible, and commercially viable. + Own brand financials including budget management, forecast inputs, and investment prioritization. + Collaborate closely with Sales and Commercial teams to ensure strong customer alignment, compelling selling stories, and successful execution at retail. + Manage and develop two direct reports, fostering strategic thinking, accountability, and growth within the team. + Serve as a key brand voice in senior leadership forums, agency briefings, and cross-functional decision making. What makes you a good fit + 6+ years of experience in brand management, innovation, or strategic marketing within CPG + Proven ability to lead strategy and innovation. Experience shaping portfolios, pipelines and/or brand direction is critical. + Strong analytical and insight-driven approach; comfortable working with market data, consumer research, and financials to inform decisions. + Demonstrated people leadership experience with a passion for developing talent. + Ability to influence cross-functionally and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders. + Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization. + Bacheloru2019s degree required; MBA preferred. Some benefits of joining Henkel + 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 $150,000.00 - $ 180,000.00. 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. JOB ID: 26090663 Job Locations: United States, CT, Stamford, CT Contact information for application-related questions: Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the

Created: 2026-02-02