Retail Excellence Manager

Retail Excellence Manager

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

Business Manager, Coles

Location:

Asia Pacific, Australia, New South Wales, Sydney

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Retail Excellence Manager drives Physical Availability for Kenvue’s brands by leading the Perfect Store deployment in ANZ. This role is primarily responsible for in-store excellence and commercial planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Category-Channel Strategy Development: Focusing on omnichannel paths to purchase, channel segmentation, investment prioritization, and execution guidelines to enhance our brands presence and prominence in store.
• Perfect Store Guidelines: Create and implement Perfect Store guidelines specific to ANZ, including ranging recommendations, optimal portfolio mix to drive profitability and planogramming.
• Perfect Store Strategy Execution: Lead the deployment of the Perfect Store strategy within ANZ, collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct gap and compliance analysis, and implement performance reviews and sales incentive programs.
• Key Customer and Activation Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust Key Customer Plans and Activation Grids, ensuring effective customer inputs and execution toolkits for product innovation launches.
• New Product Launch Tracking: Partner with marketing, category and business intelligence teams to monitor the execution of key new product launches and Go-to-Market plans, identifying and promoting best practices from leading initiatives.
• Performance Metrics and Reporting: Support the ANZ Sales Team by tracking key performance metrics and deploying global KPIs, producing reports to facilitate business rhythms and KPI delivery.
• Continuous Improvement: Co-lead enhancements to data insights dashboards and retailer analytic tools for the Perfect Store in partnership with IT and Data teams, ensuring real-time access to performance data. Train sales and field teams on best practices in Perfect Store execution and support in the development of selling materials.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage cross-functional stakeholders locally & regionally to support the execution of strategic projects related to the Perfect Store.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years total business experience required across multiple FMCG. Experience in Trade Marketing or Customer Development is a must,
• Strong knowledge of Kenvue Perfect Store Program/previous experience on Perfect Store
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, complex matrix, changing environment, ability to identify and assess risk and prioritize competing demands. Proven record in project management skills.
• Ability to influence decision-makers, up and down two levels without direct authority, to ensure a fully aligned customer/company business plan. 
• Strong analytical skills to deliver data-driven insights and facts, to gain support for business strategies and/or initiatives. 
• Demonstrate effective communication and analytical skills. Strong presentation skills and ability to tailor presentation style to a variety of key decision makers. 

Core Competencies required for this role:

• Strategic thinking with a bias for action
• Strong understanding of field sales
• Understanding of commercial planning processes
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset, ability to translate insights to solutions.
• Understanding of global and regional market trends and adaptability to work successfully across different cultural environments.
• Strong follow through and operational discipline
• Good proficiency in written and spoken English language

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Volunteering Days, Flexible Working, Health and Wellness Reimbursements and much more!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups 

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.