Good global exposure but too political in key activities - Market Development Manager Henkel Employee Review

3.0
Aug 25, 2016
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

- Good company reputation and strong brand image to industrial customers - Global exposure is high enough if you're working on some high visibility program - Working-life balance

Cons

- Change too much in recent years. Henkel has gradually lost it's core value and competitive advantages in the market since the high frequent changes happened too much. - Insufficient leadership in director & VP level managers. Everybody is waiting for the top-down order from top manager - Too political in handling business development, strategic planning, and go-to-market plans. Everybody is telling story rather than getting hands dirty and doing something really helpful to the business - Not competitive salary level comparing to foreign companies in China - Not so many smart people around you; not come joining this company if you can't tolerate mediocre colleagues

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5.0
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Pros

Focus on employee development. International opportunities.

Cons

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1.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Good pay, Union job, not terrible work overall

Cons

Management lacks communication and micromanages immensely. Since packaging shut down, outlook on this plant is grim, with little to no positive affirmations from management regarding long term outlook. Zero room for growth at this site.

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