Head of Mass (m/f/d) Alpine

Head of Mass (m/f/d) Alpine-2307011763WDescriptionKenvue is currently recruiting for: Mass Channel Leader (m/f/d) Alpine This position is a member of the Alpine Leadership team, reports into Commercial Director, Alpine and is based in Vienna, Austria Who we areAt we believe there is extraordinary power in everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brands—including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® —are category leaders trusted by millions of consumers who use our products to improve their daily lives. Our employees share a digital-first mindset, an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights, and a commitment to continually earning a place for our products in consumers’ hearts and homes. What will you doReporting directly to the Alpine Commercial Director, you will shape and execute a winning strategy for mass channel in Austria & Switzerland. You will lead and develop a team with a People First Mindset. Reflective of the role responsibility and in collaboration with the commercial Director, you will also play a key role in shaping overarching capability and process for the Alpine organization as a member of the Alpine Leadership Team.Key Responsibilities includeNational sales responsibility for the mass market retailers in Austria & Switzerland·Management of the customer business with full responsibility for the achievement of the overall sales, revenue and profitability targets·Develop winning customer relationships with our retail partners and top retail decision makers·Define customer specific investment strategy and set direction for sales & category priorities ·Lead annual meetings at purchasing manager and managing director level ·Define and execute the best go-to-market model, including perfect store, best in-store execution (Physical and Mental Availability) RGM and digital capabilities·Assume ownership for Advantage Strategy Strategic development of our retail customers and brands ·Maximizing our customer & shopper marketing plans with our retail partners in collaboration with Brand Activation & Commercial Excellence teams·Proactively identify and develop long-term customer strategies based on consumer and customer needs ·Close cooperation with regional top management as well as marketing, finance, supply chain and external contacts·Collaborate strongly with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver valuable input into key internal meetings such as S&OP, Brand / Squad discussions, MPR, etc. Strong leadership with the ambition to develop high performing teams·Disciplinary leadership, development and motivation of a key account team.·Ensure that the KAM team is collaborating fully across functions and fully harnessing the wider organizational matrix to support business goals·Develop the KAM team for the customer group and develop the capability of the team members by setting the tone for the team: lead by example, exhibiting the Kenvue values and behaviors. Focus on building a strong future pipeline both within own team and across the wider sales organization. QualificationsWhat we are looking for Required Qualifications·Values-based leadership, especially in terms of integrity, transparency and trust·Agility and ownership and Hunger to win. You enjoy identifying and taking ownership of opportunities and challenges. You work in an agile and independent way to ensure success. You have a strong penchant for collaboration and cross-functional ways of workingoProven expertise in customer and retail strategy, particularly in the mass market businessoExcellent stakeholder management with customers and internal partnersoExcellent communication strategies and skillsoTranslates insights into actions that challenge the status quo and strengthen our competitive advantage oDares to take risks consistent with new Kenvue values oBuilds a culture of accountability by improving current performance and taking responsibility. Clearly demonstrates a winning mentality.oAnalyses results of recent projects; prepares field reports to improve future efforts and results·Average 10 years of client development and/or category experience with proven track record·Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills·Proven experience in people management·Master's degree or equivalent·Fluency in written and spoken German and English Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Primary LocationEurope/Middle East/Africa-Austria-ViennaJob FunctionSelling Consumer