Business Development Manager

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. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. 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.

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 and to grow a strong, successful business.

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

About the role

The role is crucial for enabling the Cluster Lead to focus on strategic initiatives and high-level decision-making by handling operational and project management responsibilities. To lead project on export markets level, cluster or selected markets.

Key responsibilities

• Project management: leading projects oriented on internal process and external business opportunity: sales & CMO development.

• Representation: Representing the interests of the Export Markets organization, Cluster level or selected markets.

• Advisory Role: Providing support and advice to Cluster Leaders.

• Communication: Facilitating communication between the markets and the Cluster / Export Market.

• Relationship Building: Helping to build, facilitate and maintain relationships between Haleon and customers.

• Specialized Expertise: commercial and project management specialty.

Accountability

• Develop business & strategic commercial projects lead

• Executive Support: Assist the Cluster Lead with daily administrative tasks, including scheduling, correspondence, and meeting preparation.

• Project Coordination: Manage and oversee specific projects, ensuring they align with the strategic goals of the organization and are completed on time.

• Communication Facilitation: Act as a liaison between the Cluster Lead and Sales Managers, promoting clear and effective communication.

• Research and Analysis: Conduct research and provide insights on various topics to support informed decision-making.

• Event Management: Organize and coordinate events, meetings, and conferences, ensuring they run smoothly and meet objectives.

• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents as required, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• Min Bachelor´s Degree in Economics or Business Administration, Sciences or Engineering

• Master´s degree/MBA is strongly desirable

• Fluent English, Russian optionally

• At least 4-6 years of experience as Trade Spend Specialist, Sales analytics, Sales specialist, Trade Marketing specialist or Customer service specialist in Consumer Health or FMCG in a corporate environment

• Background as Sales Director, Channel Head, Business Administration, Sales or related field

• Project management capabilities and very good knowledge of geographies

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, able to work independently.

• Stakeholder management & strategic influencing

• Collaborative, with high sense of team spirit, trying to find solutions and consensus

• Multicultural & multinational environment experience is also important.

Preferred

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

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