Salon Program and Technical Partnerships Associate

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry Home Care and Hair products to people around the world. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. What you´ll do Role Overview: Lead end-to-end execution of salon testing programs, ensuring timely test submissions, reporting and alignment with project timelines and priorities Collaborate closely with chemists to define testing needs and setups to align on timing and methodologies Coordinate cross-functionally with other CTI Excellences on projects, timings and approaches. Maintain and improve systems supporting test tracking, data collection, and workflow efficiency Work with Salon Manager to build and expand a national network of salons, academies, and stylist partners Oversee contractor and consultant relationships, including scheduling, coordination, and payment management Develop scalable processes for sample distribution and testing logistics Identify and onboard new partners to strengthen testing capabilities and external test salon network reach Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive salon training programs for internal and external teams Ensure training content translates technical product knowledge into practical salon application Work with CTI Stylists community to evolve training materials based on new product launches, trends, and insights Monitor competitive landscape by monitoring external launches and conducting comparative testing for performance benchmarking Translate salon testing findings into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional teams Collaborate with CTI lead to learn claims process This is a hybrid role with 4 days onsite and 1 day working from home