Report to the Senior Director CS&I and lead a dynamic team of over 9 professionals
Shape commercial strategy and embody the voice of the shopper and customer for France
Deliver annual, quarterly & monthly business cycle requirements and translate budget goals into country & channel targets
Act as a critical member of the Market Leadership team partnering with Market Lead & Marketing Director
Drive sustainable & profitable growth across fragmented customer & channel environments through strategic resource allocation
Own commercial deployment plans, Go To Market strategy, CVA input and target ownership for country innovation needs
Ensure centrally deployed innovation tools are tailored for local sales teams and lead country deployment of annual brand plans
Lead innovation execution, KPI progress tracking, IMEX contributions, and delivery of commercial components of the Local Success Model
Lead Perfect Store strategy by channel and key customer and own Perfect Store & DVRP measurement and action plans
Build capability: optimise processes & tools, contribute to cross-market sessions, elevate customer development excellence, and manage organisational design and performance management
Requirements
Typically 10 years+ experience in a large FMCG/Consumer Health or retail environment
Preference for extensive commercial experience (e.g. Shopper & Trade Marketing and Sales)
Proven experience in managing analytically demanding corporate initiatives
Demonstrated success in leading senior external relationships and integrating omni-channel strategies and managing retailer relationships
Proven ability to develop and implement effective strategies, processes, and controls, including trade funds management and planning processes like S&OP and Stage Gate
Expertise in enhancing forecast models, segmentation frameworks, sales incentives, pricing strategies, and reporting tools