Category Manager Adhesive TechnologiesMarketingUnited States, Westlake, OH, OHFull TimeRegular **_About_** **_this_** **_Position_** At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that's shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, 'all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. **Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.** **What you´ll do** + Responsible for the strategic management of specific product categories, ensuring portfolio health across key metrics including P&L. + This role requires a strong understanding of end-user application needs and the ability to develop category solutions that enhance their work. + Prior experience in the building materials industry, especially within the roofing sector, is a strong advantage. + New Product Introduction & Pricing Assessing Competitive Landscape Partnering with Product Management & Global colleagues to improve speed to market Uncover new areas of growth for specific category using market data, industry trends and end-user insights + Develop and maintain relationships with key departments. + Maintain working knowledge of Brand goals & strategies and customers initiatives in order to quickly assess project requirements. + Maintain an open and enthusiastic communication style with internal customers in order to facilitate strong dynamic of customer focus, flexibility, and responsiveness.    + Proactively look for opportunities to drive change and improve both process and project outcomes **What makes you a good fit** + 5 years experience in Marketing, Product Management, Category Management or related field + Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred, or equivalent experience + Marketing/Category Management experience in the building materials industry, especially within the roofing sector, is a plus + High energy, motivated individual with a strong sense of personal accountability + Strong interpersonal skills. Must be team oriented. + Strong analytical and communication skills. **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 range for this role is **$80,000.00 and $100,00.00** . This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws. 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. 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. 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:** 26099552 **Job Locations:** United States, OH, Westlake, OH **Contact information for application-related questions:** [email protected] Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply for this role" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted. **Application Deadline:** As long as the vacancy is liste