Job Description
Kenvue is currently recruiting for-
Commercial Lead-Emerging Markets
This position reports to Head of Growth and Emerging Marketing and is based in Dubai, UAE
Who We Are
At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's and BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our futureand yours. For more information, click here .
Role reports to- Head of Growth & Emerging Markets
Location- Dubai, UAE
Travel %- 30%
What You Will Do
The Commercial Lead-Emerging Markets is responsible for leading commercial operations to achieve short & long term financials objectives within the assigned geography as part of Growth & Emerging Markets cluster (West Africa, North Africa, Egypt, LEVANT & PIA)
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver revenue and profitability targets with a robust demand generation aligned to the inventory goals and contractual agreements
- Build a solid business plan aligned to portfolio & brand strategies by country, brand, category and channel.
- Ensuring Kenvue brand portfolio has the optimal coverage, pricing and distribution strategy within assigned markets.
- Ensure that the in-store standards and must stock list are clearly articulated and executed by the distributors
- Ensuring that any operational efficiencies through costs to serve, trade investments & forecast accuracy.
- Ensuring that all commercial operations are inline with compliance, legal & regulatory guidelines.
- Lead the negotiation of annual business plans with distributors including and not limited to annual sales targets, trade terms & execution KPIs.
- Lead distributors execution plans to drive sell-in and sell-out and achieve annual business plans.
- Assessing and validating new business opportunities in the region
- Connecting with internal business stakeholders to ensure best in-class internal operation (finance, logistics, legal, regulatory, and marketing)
Required Qualifications
- Education- Bachelor degree in Business, Post-graduate education or equivalent experience in Finance/Economics is desirable.
- Years of Experience- 7+ years of commercial roles including customer and/or trade marketing roles with at least 3 years of management experience.
- Experience in a multinational FMCG/Consumer health company.
- Experience in managing distributor/agent markets.
- Language- Excellent verbal & written English skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Additional Languages- Arabic and/or French.
- Experience in managing multi-countries.
What's In It For You
- Competitive Total Rewards Package*
- Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
- Note- Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Primary Location
Europe/Middle East/Africa-United Arab Emirates-Dubai-Dubai
Job Function
Selling
Job Qualifications
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