Strategic Key Account Manager

Henkel

Henkel

Lisbon, Portugal
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
About This Position

Key Account Manager role, based in Lisbon, with end-to-end responsibility for a portfolio of strategic customers.

A hands-on position, close to the business and the customer, with clear accountability for growth and profitability.

What You´ll Do

  • Own and develop strategic customer accounts, acting as the main commercial reference
  • Lead complex commercial negotiations and partnership models
  • Define and execute commercial plans focused on growth, profitability, and sell-out
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Finance, Supply, Trade)
  • Monitor performance across P&L, margins, and commercial investments

What makes you a good fit

  • Around 7–10 years of commercial experience, with solid seniority in Key Account Management
  • Hands-on background, comfortable operating close to the customer and the business
  • Experience in FMCG, retail, distribution, DIY, home improvement or building materials
  • Proven exposure to organized retail and strategic customers in competitive environments
  • Strong track record in high-complexity negotiations
  • Analytical, commercially sharp, and results-driven
  • Relevant Bachelor’s degree | MBA/postgraduate valued
  • Fluent in English and Portuguese

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
  • Meal allowance
  • Health insurance
  • Well-being programme

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.