Head of EMEA Retail and eCom Centre of Excellence

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This exciting role is based in ourMaidenheadoffice within theEMEA Nutrition division (ANI). At Abbott we develop science-based nutrition products that support people at every stage of lifefrom helping babies and children grow to keeping adults strong and active. Our trusted brands includeSimilacPediaSurePedialyteEnsureGlucerna andZonePerfect.

Were hiring a visionary and commercially astuteHead of EMEA Retail and eCommerce Centre of Excellenceto lead a $500M portfolio across offline and digital channels. This high-impact leadership role will shape and execute commercial strategies across Europe Middle East Africa and emerging global markets with a mandate to double revenue and elevate sales excellence across the region.

What Youll Do

• Lead and design regional commercial strategies and sales excellence initiatives

• Drive customer-centric excellence through joint business planning and retail execution

• Implement revenue growth management strategies including pricing and ROI-based investment planning

• Optimise distributor and merchandiser performance using data and KPIs

• Accelerate growth through market expansion and innovation launches

• Spearhead eCommerce and omnichannel excellence across high-potential markets

• Represent EMEA in global commercial excellence workstreams

• Lead strategic projects and provide hands-on support to local markets

• Establish and manage performance KPIs and deploy targeted interventions

• 25% Travel

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Experience in retail eCommerce or commercial leadership roles

• Proven success in developing and executing impactful commercial strategies

• Deep understanding of digital commerce and scalable retail operations

• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making

• Experience in healthcare nutrition or FMCG sectors preferred

• Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership style

• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

• Strong project management skills

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or related field (MBA preferred)

• Proficiency in business tools and analytics platforms (Excel Power BI CRM systems)

Why Join Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-growth high-visibility function at the heart of our EMEA strategy. Youll work with passionate teams shape the future of retail nutrition and make a meaningful impact on the health and lives of millions.

What We Offer

As a global healthcare company we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary

• Defined contribution pension scheme

• Private healthcare

• Life assurance

• Flexible benefits scheme

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that helps you build your future and live your best life.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.

Ready to shape the future of retail and eCommerce in nutrition
Apply now and be part of a company that makes a difference.

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In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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