SFE Executive - Expert

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.

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.

Job Purpose

The Sales Force Excellence Executive will be responsible for driving the effectiveness of the sales team by developing strategies, processes, and tools to enhance sales force productivity and execution. This role focuses on data-driven decision-making, advanced analytics, and continuous improvement of sales force capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a blend of sales operations, analytics, and project management experience within the FMCG industry, with a keen eye for optimizing sales performance.

Key Responsibilities

The role has the following key deliverables:

• Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE) Strategy:

Develop and implement a comprehensive SFE strategy to improve sales team performance and optimize resource allocation.

Identify areas for process improvement, including territory management, sales target setting, and incentive structures.

Align SFE initiatives with overall business objectives and growth strategies.

• Data Analysis & Insights Generation:

Analyze sales data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for growth across various product categories and regions.

Utilize advanced analytics techniques (e.g., predictive modeling, segmentation) to enhance sales planning and decision-making.

Provide actionable insights to sales leadership for improving go-to-market strategies and field force productivity.

Knowledge of tools: Advance excel and BI tools – Power Bi/Tableau

• Sales Reporting & Performance Management:

Design and manage sales dashboards and performance reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales productivity, coverage, and call quality.

Monitor and report on sales performance, identifying areas that require attention or improvement.

Develop standard operating procedures for reporting, ensuring consistency and accuracy in data management.

• Sales Operations Optimization:

Drive initiatives to improve sales operations processes, including CRM adoption, territory alignment, and route planning.

Implement tools and systems that enable efficient sales force management, including automation of manual processes.

Work closely with IT and other teams to optimize CRM and sales force automation platforms for better data capture and usage.

• Training & Capability Development:

Collaborate with the Sales Capability Manager to ensure that sales teams have the skills needed to effectively utilize data and analytics in their roles.

Develop and deliver training programs focused on data-driven sales techniques, CRM usage, and performance management.

• Incentive Plan Design & Management:

Support the design and implementation of incentive schemes to motivate the sales force while aligning with business objectives.

Analyze the effectiveness of incentive plans and recommend changes to drive higher sales productivity.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to integrate sales strategies with overall business plans.

Work closely with the sales leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities and execution strategies.

Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience Required

Master's degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, or a related field (MBA preferred) 5+ years of experience in sales operations, sales analytics, or sales

What we offer:

None of us should ever feel like we are standing still. Instead, we want Haleon to be a place where we feel like we are always progressing. Improving everyday health takes dedication, energy and effort. So, we look to reward your contribution with a benefits package that includes but not limited to:

• Annual bonuses that reflect Haleon’s performance 
• Hybrid@Haleon – our philosophy to hybrid work and supporting individuals work/life balance 
• Childcare support – we offer enhanced maternity and paternity paid leave options for those important times as well as child care options 
• Life Insurance and Private Medical Package – with additional preventive healthcare services for employees to provide protection and piece of mind 
• Health and Wellbeing - programmes that take care of you physically and mentally 
• Development Opportunities - future-ready training, so your skills are always up to date

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.

We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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