Strategy Manager New Business & Adjacencies Development (d/f/m)

About this Position

As a Strategy Manager for New Business and Adjacencies within Henkel Adhesive Technologies, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our future growth by identifying and executing innovative market strategies - with a special focus on M&A strategy development for New Business/Adjacencies.

What You'll Do

• Conduct in-depth market and industry analyses of complex new growth areas and drive (inorganic) strategy development
• Structure and analyse new, often complex, topics independently and develop hypotheses on solutions going forward
• Independently lead and manage large-scale strategic projects, ensuring alignment across senior stakeholders within the organization
• Prepare high-impact presentations and strategic recommendations for top management independently, supporting decision-making at the highest level
• Leverage AI tools for advanced M&A target scouting and stay up to date with latest developments to enhance our toolkit and methodologies
• Build trusted relationships with senior business stakeholders across Adhesive Technologies and advise them on strategic questions
• Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership of New Business function

What makes you a good fit

• Master's degree in Business or Science
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience required
• Significant prior experience in developing actionable strategies, Inc. Market/industry analyses, hypothesis-based thinking, etc.
• Demonstrating strong strategic thinking skills and excellent business acumen
• Self-starter mindset with a high degree of ownership, curiosity, adaptability, ability to deal with ambiguity and entrepreneurial spirit
• Fluent in English, German a nice to have

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
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.