Henkel · 8 hours ago
Senior Brand Manager, Hair
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
6+ years expHenkel is shaping the future through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. They are seeking a Senior Brand Manager to lead strategic growth for their U.S. Consumer Hair portfolio, focusing on brand strategy, innovation, and go-to-market execution.
BeautyCleaning ProductsConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsPersonal Care and Hygiene
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Henkel
Henkel leads with innovations, brands, and technologies to create sustainable value.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Carsten Knobel
Chief Executive Officer
Chelly Cruz
Digital Marketing Specialist
Recent News
2026-01-20
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