Job Description

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We are looking for a motivated and analytical Commercial Excellence Trainee to join our Henkel Consumer Brands team in Romania. In this role, you will support commercial excellence initiatives by contributing to sales data analysis, market intelligence, category development, and promotional performance tracking. You will gain hands-on experience working with cross-functional teams while developing your commercial, analytical, and business skills in a dynamic international environment.

What you´ll do

• Support the implementation of Net Revenue Management (NRM) and Category Management (CM) strategies to help achieve regional and business objectives.
• Assist in the collection, management, and analysis of sales, market, and consumer data to support business decision-making.
• Process and analyze information from market research studies, sales reports, field visits, and industry publications.
• Monitor and evaluate promotional activities, measuring performance against defined objectives and providing actionable insights.
• Support the tracking and analysis of key business, category, and brand performance indicators.
• Monitor competitor activities, pricing, promotions, and market developments to identify opportunities and risks.
• Contribute to consumer and shopper insights initiatives through market research, surveys, questionnaires, and focus groups.
• Identify consumer needs, category trends, and growth opportunities for Henkel brands.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and analyses for Commercial Excellence, Sales, Marketing, and management teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Commercial Excellence, and regional stakeholders to support business initiatives and projects.
• Support the coordination of commercial programs, category management activities, and business development initiatives.
• Contribute to data accuracy, reporting quality, and continuous improvement of commercial processes and tools.
• Provide operational and analytical support to team.
• Ensure timely communication of findings, recommendations, and project updates to relevant stakeholders.

What makes you a good fit

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• Previous internship experience in Marketing, Sales, Category Management, Trade Marketing, or similar business functions.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work with data and translate findings into meaningful business insights.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Interest in FMCG, sales performance analysis, category management, and commercial strategy.
• Proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
• Results-oriented mindset and willingness to learn in a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under deadlines.
• Team spirit and collaborative approach when working across functions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Adaptability, agility, and openness to change.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and curiosity to identify opportunities for improvement.
• High ethical standards, accountability, and professional integrity.
• Continuous learning mindset and eagerness to develop commercial and analytical capabilities.

Some perks of joining Henkel

At Henkel, you will find:

• An international working environment with exposure to local, regional, and global teams.
• An opportunity to learn how commercial strategies, category management, and revenue management drive business success.
• Hands-on experience working with sales data, market intelligence, and consumer insights.
• Exposure to Commercial Excellence, Digital, e-Commerce, Sales, and Trade Marketing functions.
• Opportunities to contribute to projects that influence the performance of well-known consumer brands.
• Access to world-class tools, systems, and learning programs that support your personal and professional development.
• Continuous coaching and support from experienced professionals and leaders.
• Opportunities to build cross-functional business knowledge and explore different career paths within Henkel.
• A collaborative and innovative workplace culture focused on learning and growth.
• A wide range of employee benefits that support your well-being and development.
• A flexible hybrid working program that supports work-life balance.
• Global well-being standards supported by health and preventive care programs.
• Gender-neutral parental leave of at least 8 weeks.
• Private healthcare and life & accident insurance.
• Meal vouchers.
• Holiday bonuses for Easter, Christmas, March 8th and June 1st.
• Financial support for important life events.
• Equal opportunities and an inclusive workplace culture.