Commercial Director – UK & Ireland
Who We Are
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.
Working at Essity is not just a career, it’s where you’ll play your part in a better future, making the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity, there’s shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you.
About the Role
At Essity Professional Hygiene, we’re committed to redefining hygiene standards. As a global leader in the health and hygiene sector, we’re passionate about developing innovative solutions that positively impact lives worldwide. Our culture thrives on collaboration, innovation, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.
As the Commercial Director for the UK & Ireland, you’ll lead strategic and profitable growth within our Professional Hygiene business unit. Your canvas? A dynamic, modern, and transatlantic organization. Your palette? A cross-functional team poised to make waves. Your mission? Propel Essity PH to market leadership.
In this role you can work from anywhere in the UK with the expectation to regularly travel into our office in Bedfordshire.
What You Will Do:
- Strategic Navigator: Chart the course for Professional Hygiene (PH) in the UK & Ireland. Translate our global vision into actionable strategies, ensuring alignment with PH targets and growth aspirations.
- Financial Expert: Conduct the symphony of business performance. Own the P&L, budgets, forecasts, and KPIs for our commercial operations.
- Matrix Maverick: Cultivate relationships across the Essity matrix. Collaborate directly or indirectly to align targets with strategic objectives.
- Market Shaper: Establish strategic alliances with end users and distribution partners. Solidify TORK’s position as a market leader in the region.
- Trailblazer: Continuously position Essity PH as the go-to brand. Innovate, disrupt, and set new standards.
- Team Catalyst: Ignite motivation and engagement. Foster an environment where individuals thrive, work passionately, and drive growth.
Who You Are:
- Your words resonate. Whether it’s a presentation or a casual chat, you captivate.
- You blend diverse talents into a harmonious whole. Collaboration is your secret sauce.
- Cultural awareness from international experiences? Check. You’ve navigated borders.
- You thrive in competitive arenas. Commercial success fuels your drive.
- Analytics isn’t just about numbers; it’s your guiding compass.
- You view distribution networks as interconnected constellations.
- You have a track record of success in multi-category product businesses.
- Working within a multinational environment feels natural to you.
- “Business as usual” isn’t part of your vocabulary. You lead the charge.
If you’re ready to shape the future of hygiene, let’s connect. Apply now and embark on this exhilarating journey!
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Competitive Total Rewards
Application End Date:Job Requisition ID:Essity261489Skills Required
- P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting and KPI management experience
- Proven commercial leadership with track record of market growth and competitive success
- Experience establishing strategic alliances with end users and distribution partners
- Experience leading cross-functional and matrix teams
- Analytical skills and data-driven decision making
- Experience in multi-category product businesses (FMCG/consumer goods)
- Experience working within a multinational organisation
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Cultural awareness from international experience
- Ability to regularly travel to Bedfordshire office while working from anywhere in the UK
What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
