EMEA Head of Retail & E-Comm CoE

Abbott, Taplow, Buckinghamshire

EMEA Head of Retail & E-Comm CoE

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Abbott, Taplow, Buckinghamshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 16 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

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Full Job Description

We are seeking a visionary and commercially astute leader to head the EMEA Centre of Excellence for Retail Sales, a $500M+ portfolio spanning both offline and eCommerce channels. This high-impact role will shape and execute the commercial strategy across Europe, Africa, and emerging global markets, with a mandate to double revenue and elevate sales excellence across the region. As the architect of our retail transformation, you will lead a cross-functional team to drive strategic execution, customer engagement, revenue growth, and market expansion. You will also play a pivotal role in global commercial excellence initiatives across ANI's international markets., 1. Commercial Strategy & Sales Excellence

  • Lead the design and execution of regional commercial strategies, including 4Ps planning, performance management, advanced sales training, and new product launches.
  • Champion customer-centric excellence through joint business planning, negotiation strategies, and best-in-class retail execution.
  • Drive revenue growth management initiatives including pricing optimisation, gross-to-net analysis, and ROI-based investment planning.
  • Optimise distributor and merchandiser performance through robust analytics and KPI frameworks.
  • Leverage retail data and insights to inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement.
  • 2. Growth Acceleration & Market Expansion
  • Act as a growth catalyst, partnering with local market leaders to build data-driven business cases that unlock new distribution channels and deepen market penetration.
  • Lead commercial readiness for a robust innovation pipeline across Ensure, PediaSure, and Glucerna, ensuring successful launches in-store and online.
  • Spearhead geographic expansion into France, Benelux, and other high-potential markets, with a focus on eCommerce acceleration and omnichannel excellence.
  • 3. Global Collaboration & Special Projects
  • Represent EMEA in global ANI commercial excellence workstreams, contributing to international initiatives in eCommerce, gross-to-net optimisation, and sales capability building.
  • Lead special projects to address business challenges or capitalise on emerging opportunities, providing strategic guidance and hands-on support to local markets.

    Progressive experience in retail, eCommerce, or commercial leadership roles within fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.
  • Proven track record in developing and executing commercial strategies that drive measurable business impact.
  • Deep understanding of digital commerce, retail operations, and how to scale them across diverse markets.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategic decisions.
  • Experience in healthcare, nutrition, or FMCG sectors is preferred.
  • Leadership & Skills
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a bias for action.
  • Exceptional cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong project management capabilities with a track record of delivering complex initiatives on time and within budget.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change in matrixed, global organizations.
  • Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
  • Proficient in business tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Excel, Power BI, CRM systems).

    Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/emea-head-of-retail-e-comm-coe-127404008