Regional Business Development & Sustainability Manager

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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