Regional Operations Manager

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer healthcare company. Shaped by all of us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for millions 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 building together. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question. 

The Regional Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing the operational aspects of sales within the Fast-Moving Consumer Health (FMCH) sector. This position demands a strategic approach to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure seamless coordination between various operational functions. The individual must possess strong leadership skills to effectively manage teams, drive performance, and achieve sales targets within the designated region.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales targets and maximize profitability within the FMCH sector.

• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer behaviour to identify opportunities and formulate effective strategies.

Operational Management:

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the region, ensuring adherence to sales protocols, standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor inventory levels, sales performance, and operational metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

Team Leadership:

• Recruit, train, and mentor sales teams to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and foster a culture of high performance.

• Provide ongoing coaching and support to drive individual and team productivity, motivation, and professional development.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including distributors, retailers, and healthcare professionals, to facilitate business growth and market penetration.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, supply chain, and finance to coordinate activities and achieve collective goals.

Performance Analysis and Reporting:

• Conduct regular performance evaluations and assessments to evaluate sales performance, identify gaps, and implement improvement initiatives.

• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate key insights, achievements, and challenges to senior management.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, quality standards, and ethical practices to mitigate risks and safeguard organizational reputation.

• Implement robust measures for fraud prevention, inventory management, and operational security within the region.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field. MBA preferred.

• Proven experience in sales management, preferably in the FMCH, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Strong understanding of sales strategies, market dynamics, and customer segmentation within the FMCH sector.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and influence teams.

• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, and Salesflo to drive informed decision-making.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute operational plans to achieve business objectives.

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and best practices in sales operations management.

This job description outlines the core responsibilities and qualifications required for a Regional Operations Manager in the FMCH sales environment. Candidates should demonstrate a blend of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and leadership capabilities to excel in this role.

Why Join Us?

The future of everyday health is changing. And we’re the people changing it. In front of us is an incredible opportunity to go beyond what any of us have done before. And make everyday health more achievable, more inclusive and more sustainable. For more and more people. ​

So join us, as we build one of the world’s leading consumer healthcare companies. Join us to innovate our category-leading brands. To better understand people’s everyday health needs. To tackle the biggest barriers that stand in their way. To change individual and societal behaviour. 

In our efforts to further tackle barriers that may be standing in our way, we have implemented what we call a Hybrid Working model, known as Home office. Home office in the country of employment is permitted for all employees whose position allows it. The employee and the manager agree on the circumstances in which working from the office is required and in which the employee can work remotely or specific local arrangements. This helps us with ensuring that we maintain a healthy work-life balance, and give our best to our people

Join us to work with colleagues who share your restless energy. To explore your interests. To stretch yourself to do the best work of your career. And join us, as together we build a working experience that encourages us all to lead happier, healthier, more productive lives. ​

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The way we see it, every day is an opportunity for better. And we’re going all in to realise it. 

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The job closing date is on June 12, 2025

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