Head of EMEA Retail and eCom Centre of Excellence

This exciting role is based in our Maidenhead office within the EMEA Nutrition division (ANI). At Abbott, we develop science-based nutrition products that support people at every stage of life—from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adults strong and active. Our trusted brands include Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna®, and ZonePerfect®.

We’re hiring a visionary and commercially astute Head of EMEA Retail and eCommerce Centre of Excellence to lead a $500M+ portfolio across offline and digital channels. This high-impact leadership role will shape and execute commercial strategies across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and emerging global markets, with a mandate to double revenue and elevate sales excellence across the region.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and design regional commercial strategies and sales excellence initiatives
• Drive customer-centric excellence through joint business planning and retail execution
• Implement revenue growth management strategies including pricing and ROI-based investment planning
• Optimise distributor and merchandiser performance using data and KPIs
• Accelerate growth through market expansion and innovation launches
• Spearhead eCommerce and omnichannel excellence across high-potential markets
• Represent EMEA in global commercial excellence workstreams
• Lead strategic projects and provide hands-on support to local markets
• Establish and manage performance KPIs and deploy targeted interventions
• 25% Travel
  
  

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Experience in retail, eCommerce, or commercial leadership roles
• Proven success in developing and executing impactful commercial strategies
• Deep understanding of digital commerce and scalable retail operations
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making
• Experience in healthcare, nutrition, or FMCG sectors preferred
• Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership style
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Strong project management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Proficiency in business tools and analytics platforms (Excel, Power BI, CRM systems)
  
  

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-growth, high-visibility function at the heart of our EMEA strategy. You’ll work with passionate teams, shape the future of retail nutrition, and make a meaningful impact on the health and lives of millions.

What We Offer

As a global healthcare company, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme
  
  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that helps you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Ready to shape the future of retail and eCommerce in nutrition?

Apply now and be part of a company that makes a difference.

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