Regional Business Development & Sustainability Manager

Adhesive Technologies Sustainability Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City Full Time Regular
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About this Position

We are seeking a Regional Business Development & Sustainability Manager to drive commercial growth through sustainable adhesive solutions, with a primary focus on the Sports Footwear market across Southeast Asia.
This is a business development role leveraging sustainability as a strategic differentiator to win customers, strengthen our market position, and accelerate the adoption of innovative adhesive technologies. You will act as the critical link between our commercial, technical, innovation, and market strategy teams, ensuring our sustainable solutions stay ahead of evolving customer and market demands

What you'll do

  • Shape and drive the regional sustainability strategy across Southeast Asia by translating Henkel/Consumer Goods Adhesives targets into clear priorities and tangible actions tailored to the Sports Footwear, Non-Wovens, and Packaging & Labeling industries.
  • Identify and manage new business opportunities to accelerate the growth of sustainable adhesive solutions across key applications and segments.
  • Develop compelling value propositions for both our existing portfolio and new innovations, clearly articulating and quantifying the sustainability differentiation and customer benefit.
  • Act as the regional voice for sustainability, positioning our solutions and innovations with strategic customers and at industry events, while identifying portfolio gaps and channeling them into product development priorities.
  • Upskill customer-facing teams by building their sustainability knowledge and providing the tools to confidently drive adoption of our sustainable offerings.

What You Brings

Experience

  • 5+ years in Business Development / Sales, technical background in Application Engineering / Technical Service, or Sustainability Management.
  • Proven experience in the Sports Footwear industry with a solid understanding of the supply chain and manufacturing landscape.
  • Exposure to or interest in sustainable adhesive technologies and impact measurement methodologies (e.g., LCA/CO₂ footprint, circularity principles) is a plus.
  • Awareness of compliance frameworks (e.g., ZDHC, Nike MSI, Higg Index) and relevant regulations (e.g., REACH, VOC) is an advantage.

Skill & Mindset

  • Strong commercial acumen experienced in building pipelines and closing business.
  • Genuine passion for sustainability committed to driving sustainable portfolio transformation.
  • Change management capability able to shift behaviors and mindsets through influence rather than authority.
  • Collaborative approach effective at working cross-functionally across Market Strategy, Sales, R&D, and Operations.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit energized by building something new from the ground up and to overcome challenges.

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
  • Group Medical Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
  • Annual Leave
  • Annual Physical Examination

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, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 26091468

Job Locations: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.seaanz@henkel.com

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Sobre a Henkel

Com base num forte legado de cerca de 150 anos, estamos a liderar o caminho para reimaginar e melhorar a vida todos os dias. Hoje e para as próximas gerações. Através das nossas marcas e tecnologias inovadoras e sustentáveis, e das nossas equipas em todo o mundo. A Henkel ocupa posições de liderança em negócios industriais e de consumo: o nosso portfólio inclui reconhecidos produtos de cuidado capilar, detergentes e amaciadores para roupa, bem como adesivos, selantes e revestimentos funcionais. 

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