Head of Sales driving omnichannel sales strategy for Karo Healthcare in Central Europe. Leading a team and executing commercial strategies across diverse channels.
Responsibilities
Define and execute the commercial and sales strategy for Central Europe in close partnership with the Managing Director CE
Define & drive our channel strategy, also on the outlook of scalable business opportunities outside our current Karo universe, landscape
Lead and evolve advanced Go-to-Market and omnichannel models across pharmacy, mass market, grocery and eCommerce
Build strong, strategic relationships with key retail and pharmacy customers, creating best-in-class Joint Business Plans (JBP)
Deliver sustainable growth across distribution, visibility, recommendation and innovation launches
Own and deliver the regional P&L targets (Net Sales, Gross Profit, Trade Terms/RGM), driving profitable YoY growth
Identify and activate new business development opportunities to strengthen Karo’s market position
Lead, coach and develop a team of Key Account Managers and Trade Marketeers to consistently outperform targets
Ensure commercial excellence, high ROI promotions and full compliance with regulatory standards
Requirements
MSc in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field
5+ years’ experience in FMCG, consumer goods or blue-chip environments, ideally with exposure to pharmacy and/or mass market customers
Ideally experienced in category development, trade marketing excellence by entering new categories and building category leads
Proven experience building and leading Joint Business Plans in matrix organizations
Strong commercial acumen with deep understanding of P&L management, RGM, category drivers and sales fundamentals – especially in advanced customers such as drugstores and discounts
Experience developing omnichannel strategies, including eCommerce
Demonstrated people leadership experience, leading and developing high-performing teams
Strong analytical, negotiation and influencing skills
Fluent in German and confident in English
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth and transformation environments
Winning mentality of Can Do, always on the hunt of new business opportunities
Benefits
Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
Flexible schedule and life work balance
Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
Very positive work environment in a dynamic, international, and motivated team
Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values
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