General Manager Sales and Marketing – Hair Professional Scandinavia

Job title:

General Manager Sales and Marketing – Hair Professional Scandinavia

Company

Henkel

Job description

About this PositionWe’re looking for a results-driven, people-focused General Manager to lead Henkel’s Hair Professional business.Sweden is our largest market in the region, with strong potential for both commercial growth and team development. This is a critical leadership role with full accountability for business performance, strategic direction and team culture.The successful candidate will be expected to drive commercial results while leading a cross-functional team through a period of renewed focus and opportunityWhat you´ll do

• Full P&L ownership and strategic business leadership
• Lead and develop the local team across sales, marketing, education, and operations
• Translate strategy into execution to deliver on growth, profitability, market share, and budget targets
• Set clear direction and deliver against KPIs: revenue, profit, budget, and market growth
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with key customers and external partners
• Grow our brand portfolio across both professional and non-professional channels
• Drive operational excellence and embed clear, effective ways of working
• Align closely with regional and global stakeholders to ensure consistency and collaboration
• Inspire and develop teams, fostering a culture of clarity, accountability, and empowerment
• Provide strong people leadership with visible presence, structure, and regular feedback

What makes you a good fit

• Proven senior leadership experience (e.g., GM, Country Manager, Head of Business Unit or similar), with full commercial accountability
• Strong background in FMCG, beauty, retail, or the professional B2B channel
• Demonstrated success in leading teams through change and delivering sustainable growth
• Solid understanding of the Swedish market; experience in Denmark is a plus
• Comfortable working within a matrix organisation and across multiple functions
• Experience in premium beauty or selective retail channels is an advantage
• Clear and engaging communicator able to build alignment, trust, and shared purpose
• Based in Stockholm, with regular in-market presence and travel

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
• Globally 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
• Occupational Health Checks & Private Health Insurance
• Sports compensation allowance
• Pension
• Annual Leave: 30 days plus public holidays

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.

Expected salary

Location

Sundbyberg, Stockholm

Job date

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 22:04:55 GMT

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