General Manager Philippines

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company, shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we’re uniquely placed to do this. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.

Leading Haleon’s biggest emerging market in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, as General Manager for the Philippines, you will be responsible for managing the planning and delivery of all commercial sales and marketing business activities to grow brand power and consumer demand in the market, and increase household penetration across all categories.

Additionally you will formulate, evaluate, and implement compliance initiatives in line with global compliance practices and ensure that regulatory, distribution, and logistics activities are developed to facilitate and augment the delivery of the commercial strategy. Continual development of talent to drive organisation growth and develop a high-performing team is also a key focus of this role.

Role Responsibilities:

Develop and implement the overall commercial strategy for Haleon
Lead the development of the commercial plan for regular budgeting and forecasting processes
Ensure that strategic marketing and sales plans are developed in line with corporate planning processes
Build a portfolio strategy that delivers a sustainable high-growth retail business for Haleon and maximizes opportunities on the tender/institutional market
Monitor Sales and Marketing working standards to identify potential areas for improvement and plan effective remedial actions
Control the use of budgets and other company resources to ensure compliance with planned activities
Attract, identify, and develop diverse talent and invest in organizational capability for the future
Demonstrate strong social, legal, and ethical responsibility across all stakeholder groups
Drive compliance and the internal control framework, identifying, managing, and escalating risks when appropriate
Manage Commercial Operations activities, including monthly performance reviews, dashboard management, and above-country marketing activities

Skills/Experience Required:

Extensive experience (15+ years) in a senior leadership role with multi-country/ multi-market experience
Demonstrated sales and marketing experience working with multiple brands
Ability to drive long and short-term growth
Proven track record in brand building and organizational and culture building and experience driving business and people transformation
5 or more years of experience in the FMCG industry
Experience in leading go-to-market changes, fix-its and turnarounds
Experience in working cross-functionally to develop innovative strategy and implementation plans

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