About this Position
The SEA Channel Manager will own
the end‑to‑end channel strategy and execution for industrial adhesives across
Southeast Asia. This role will accelerate growth through a multi‑channel
ecosystem spanning traditional OEM/manufacturing/MRO customers and B2C
consumer segments, delivered through distributors, retail/modern trade,
and e‑commerce/marketplaces. You will lead a small, high‑performing team
and orchestrate cross‑functional resources (marketing, demand planning, application
engineers) to deliver profitable, sustainable share gains.
What you´ll do
- 1) Channel Strategy & Portfolio Management
- Define and execute the SEA channel strategy for industrial adhesives across OEM/MRO, industrial distribution, retail, and e commerce.
- Segment partners and establish differentiated value propositions, trade terms, and coverage models.
- Build the omnichannel growth roadmap—assortment, pricing corridors, content, and merchandising across retail and marketplaces (e.g., Lazada, Shopee, Tokopedia).
- Drive mix improvement from commodity SKUs to higher-margin, application-specific solutions.
- 2) Distributor & Retail Partner Management
- Recruit, contract, onboard, and develop strategic distributors and retail partners with clear JBP (Joint Business Plans), scorecards, and territory coverage expectations.
- Implement performance governance: monthly/quarterly reviews, target setting, rebates, and growth programs (sell-in/sell out).
- Ensure compliant pricing and channel conflict management across offline/online routes and Henkel SBUs.
- 3) eCommerce & Digital Acceleration
- Stand up best-in-class E-commerce execution: PDP content, ratings & reviews, trade marketing, promo calendars, and last-mile readiness.
- Build a marketplace playbook (storefronts, assortment, pricing hygiene, rating targets, paid media ROI).
- Establish digital sell-out dashboards (by SKU/channel), conversion metrics, basket analysis, and promo ROI.
- 4) Commercial Execution & Demand Realization
- Support the SEA sales plan: revenue, margin, and working capital (DSO/inventory) for the channel portfolio.
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5) Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Lead, coach, and develop a multicultural team across SEA—set clear KPIs, cadence, and coaching plans.
- Upgrade distributor and retail/eCom capabilities via training (product, application, safety, sales skills, category management).
- Embed a performance culture: pipeline discipline, account planning, and rigorous deal reviews.
- 6) Brand, Compliance & Sustainability
- Ensure EHS, product stewardship, labeling/registration compliance (by country), and ethical channel conduct.
- Partner with marketing on category development, shop in shop, and sustainable adhesion narratives (VOC, low odor, recyclability, circularity where relevant).
