Associate Strategy Manager

About this Position Henkel is looking for an Associate Manager Strategy in Dubai, UAE. You will play a key role in shaping Henkel’s commercial strategy across the IMEA region. From optimizing go-to-market (GTM) models to driving portfolio and pricing decisions, you will lead high-impact initiatives across multiple markets and business units. This is a hands-on strategy role that combines analytical rigor, stakeholder engagement, and a global lens—all within a fast-moving, industrial B2B environment

What You´ll Do

• Shape Future-Fit Go-to-Market Models: Contribute to the review and design of GTM models across the IMEA region and selected global markets Define customer segmentation and commercial service models (e.g., direct sales, distributor-led, hybrid) based on market potential and cost-to-serve Collaborate with global and regional teams to recommend scalable, efficient go-to-market strategies
• Drive Portfolio, Pricing & Profitability Strategy: Lead workstreams related to strategic pricing, profitability improvement, and cost efficiency Conduct portfolio diagnostics to guide prioritization, resource allocation, and simplification Connect commercial performance with strategic fit to support decision-making across SBUs
• Deliver Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights: Own and enhance regional input into Henkel’s market intelligence platforms (e.g., dashboards, alerts, segmentation) Track industry dynamics, competitive developments, and customer behavior shifts Translate insights into executive-ready recommendations with clear strategic implications
• Lead Strategic Projects with Executive Visibility: Manage data-driven strategy projects from opportunity sizing and P&L modelling to GTM evaluation and pricing analysis Prepare and present recommendations to senior stakeholders at regional and global levels
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, Strategic Management, or Engineering.
• MBA preferred but not mandatory, particularly with a focus on Strategy, Business Development, or Marketing in an industrial context.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in strategy consulting, preferably from a leading consulting firm or a corporate strategy role within a multinational.
• Track record in market research, data analysis, and strategic planning, with a strong ability to structure insights and drive execution.
• Proven experience leading and executing strategic initiatives, managing multiple stakeholders, and presenting to senior leadership.
• Commercial acumen with exposure to P&L, pricing models, and GTM design
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI or other analytics tools a plus
• Experience in industrial or B2B environments is a strong asset
• Arabic language skills are a plus, but not required
  
  

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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.