Category Manager GCC – Adhesives

Job Overview

As Category Manager for the GCC region, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing category strategies across a diverse portfolio of brands and industry segments. You will be responsible for driving category growth, optimizing product portfolios, and defending margins through data-driven decision-making, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Company Overview

Henkel is a global company with a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. Henkel operates in the chemical manufacturing and manufacturing industries, offering a diverse portfolio of brands.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Master’s Degree
• Experience: 7+ years

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the regional marketing strategy to support commercial goals, sales targets, and portfolio priorities.
• Analyze market dynamics, customer trends, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities and strengthen positioning.
• Collaborate with sales, product management, and leadership teams to define and implement go-to-market strategies for key segments and innovations.
• Drive brand awareness and differentiation through integrated campaigns, digital initiatives, and high-quality marketing content aligned with global guidelines.
• Lead retail marketing, rebranding projects, distributor training, and regional events to ensure strong market execution and customer engagement.
• Manage annual marketing budgets, vendor partnerships, and operational processes to ensure efficient and impactful delivery across the GCC.

Requirements

• Bachelor or master’s degree in marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in category, product, or brand management, ideally in B2B/B2C environments.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a track record of driving category growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and data analysis tools.
• Experience in GCC markets and multi-brand environments is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within Henkel.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive global team environment.
• Be part of a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
• Contribute to shaping and executing category strategies across a diverse portfolio of brands and industry segments.
• Drive category growth, optimizing product portfolios, and defending margins through data-driven decision-making, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.