VP & GM of Europe

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Why Valvoline Global Operations?

At Valvoline Global Operations
, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil
, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco
, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future‑ready products and provide best‑in‑class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way.
We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—
Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence
—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

• Treating everyone with care.
• Acting with unwavering integrity.
• Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
• Delivering on our commitments with passion.
• Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global
, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

The General Manager Europe is responsible for the overall leadership, growth, and profitability for VGO, executing a harmonized strategy developed in partnership with the EMEA leadership team. This role functions as a General Manager for the European countries, overseeing Sales, Marketing, Pricing.

The role will drive revenue growth, market expansion, and operational excellence across all European countries while managing the go‑to‑market strategy including eCommerce, direct sales, and indirect distribution channels. This executive plays a pivotal role in managing P&L performance, overseeing multi‑channel sales execution, and developing customer and market strategies across Installer, Do‑It‑For‑Me (DIFM), Direct Customers, Lubricants Distributors, OEMs and Retail (Express Care) channels throughout Europe.

The GM, Europe will lead a high‑performing team of sales executives, sales leaders, and professionals, ensuring alignment with Valvoline Global’s business strategy. This role also focuses on executive key account management, handling relationships with large‑revenue installers and automotive service centers, OEMs and large corporate customers, optimizing sales operations, improve customer experience and create value for customers. This role will also balance direct management for certain functions and indirect influence for other global functions falling within the leadership purview.

Reporting directly to the SVP, GM, EMEA and partnering closely with the GM, MEA, this leader is accountable for delivering regional growth, operational efficiency, and financial performance while maintaining cost discipline and effective expense management.

• Execute against the regional business strategy aligned with the broader regional and global objectives, targeting double‑digit revenue growth.
• Own the P&L for Europe, ensuring financial performance, revenue targets, and profitability goals are met or exceeded.
• Drive brand marketing, pricing strategies, and product training initiatives to drive market penetration and customer engagement.
• Lead the Retail, distribution, and direct sales channels, optimizing go‑to‑market strategies for varying market conditions.

• Execute a European sales and go‑to‑market strategy to maximize revenue and market share.
• Oversee channel strategy development, ensuring a balance between direct sales, distributors, and eCommerce platforms.
• Strengthen relationships with key customers, distributors, and partners to enhance market share and brand presence.
• Manage and monitor…