Head of Sales UK & Ireland

Edgewell is not just a company but a vibrant global community of6800 visionaries doers and makers. Our family of over25 personal care brands serves people in more than50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products with our fundamental value ofPeople Firstguiding us to foster a diverse inclusive and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

Head of Sales UK & Ireland
Location: Central London
Hybrid Working
Attractive Salary & Benefits Package

Lets Talk About You

Youre ambitious curious and want a career with real purposegreat because we love that. Youre ready for a challenge and youre excited to write the next chapter of your career with a team of supportive collaborative colleagues. You bring energy ownership and personality to your work.

If youre interested in our Head of Sales role this could be your next step! We are looking for an experienced FMCG Sales Leader to join Edgewell Personal Carea global consumer goods business with a portfolio of 25 iconic brands (Wilkinson Sword Schick Hawaiian Tropic Carefree Bulldog Skincare for Men Jack Black and our newest addition: Cremo Grooming just to name a few!).

Now Lets Get Down to Business
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and leading the commercial strategy to deliver accelerated growth ahead of the market. We are seeking a highimpact commercially astute leader who fosters a highperformance culture and is accountable for identifying and maximising the full potential of the market.
The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with deep FMCG expertise exceptional leadership capability and a proven track record of driving sustainable commercial success.
As a member of the North West Europe Leadership Team this role will contribute directly to the overall regional strategy and longterm business development.

Heres a sample of what youll get up to:

Own sales targets financial planning and customer contribution across all channels and the full portfolio.
Drive sustainable growth through new and existing business.
Lead JBPs and key commercial negotiations.
Ensure bestinclass instore execution.
Own Integrated Business Planning with strong forecasting accuracy and financial delivery.
Maximise Sales Team capability and performance.
Make sound timely decisions under pressure.
Review and strengthen commercial capabilities structures and terms to support growth.
Define and track KPIs across volume profit share distribution pricing space and display.
Build strong internal and external partnerships.
Contribute actively to the North West Europe Leadership Team and regional strategy.
Drive crossfunctional alignment and productivity.
Build senior multilevel customer relationships to elevate Edgewells brand presence.
Deliver account and channel strategies that secure JBP commitment and growth.
Drive longterm valuebased customer partnerships.
Own customer and channel P&Ls as part of annual planning.
Deliver accurate sales forecasts in collaboration with Demand Planning and Brand teams.
Ensure delivery of agreed S&OP targets.
Lead develop and align the commercial organisation (including field and outsourced teams).
Build succession plans for key roles.
Set objectives manage performance and strengthen longterm capability.

Are You Ready to Show Us What Youve Got

Were looking for someone with solid experience gained within an FMCG environment. While your experience is of course important were all about making useful things joyful so we love when our prospective candidates are passionate about this too.

Heres what were looking for:

• Location Central London Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week Tuesday & Wednesday)
• Significant experience in a Sales Director role within FMCG
• University degree (or equivalent) in a commercial or related discipline
• Senior Grocery and High Street sales management experience
• Solid working knowledge of Health & Beauty (desirable)
• Strong FMCG background
• Advanced commercial and financial acumen
• Strategic planning and execution capability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• High personal credibility and leadership presence
• Strong negotiation influencing and commercial delivery skills
• Proficient in Excel PowerPoint and Microsoft Office
• Strong Team leadership
• Change management & Growth mindset

What We Offer
At Edgewell youll join a collaborative purposedriven organisation where people are empowered to make an impact and grow their careers. We offer a competitive salary with target bonus and car allowance alongside hybrid working (two days per week in the office) to support flexibility and balance. Our benefits include an employee assistance programme life assurance and generous discounts on our trusted marketleading brands. Youll also enjoy core working hours flexible annual leave a welcoming office environment with free beverages and snacks access to our sports and social club andmost importantlythe opportunity to work with a highperforming supportive team that values innovation ownership and results.

Now Take the Next Step

If youre excited about progressing your career with us wed love to hear from you. Please send your CV (in English) along with your salary expectations.

Or feel free to share this opportunity with someone in your network who might be interested.

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Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team where good ideas can thrive and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age color disability marital or parental status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment thats open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve but our colleagues across the globe too.