Regional Business Unit Leader Grooming

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Regional Business Unit Leader Grooming

The Region Business Unit Leader (RBUL) for Grooming leads the North America business for Philips' Grooming portfolio, driving growth, profitability, and brand leadership across One Blade and Shaving and holds the overall lead and P&L responsibility at the Grooming & Beauty (G&B) level for the region. This role ensures end-to-end business accountability – from strategy and portfolio management to in-market execution – translating global marketing roadmaps into regional strategies that deliver sustainable performance and superior consumer experiences.

As part of the North America PH Leadership Team, the RBUL Grooming plays a pivotal role in shaping regional commercial strategy, accelerating category growth, and strengthening Philips' position as the leading trusted brand in Grooming.

This impactful position’s responsibilities can be broken down into 5 categories:

• Lead the North America Grooming strategic plan, delivering on our strategic plan  commitments for growth, profitability, and market share.
• Translate global roadmaps (One Blade & Shaving) into locally relevant, high-impact go-to-market strategies.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Marketing Communications to ensure integrated business delivery.

• Lead omnichannel marketing and shopper activation to strengthen brand preference and conversion across e-commerce and retail.
• Ensure NPI launch excellence, delivering strong sell-in and sell-out performance for new propositions.
• Optimize A&P investments for ROI, leveraging data, analytics, and AI-powered engagement to reach consumers more effectively.
• Partner with key regional customers to build joint business plans and accelerate category growth.

• Manage portfolio health through strategic pricing, mix management, and SKU optimization to safeguard profitability and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with Global Business Units and R&D to shape innovation priorities that reflect regional consumer insights and category trends.

• Own delivery of sales, IGM, EBITA, and A&P efficiency targets for the Grooming business in North America.
• Improve price realization, productivity, and resource allocation to maximize margin expansion.
• Ensure forecast accuracy and S&OP discipline, enabling agile decision-making and performance tracking.

• Lead and inspire a cross-functional regional team across Marketing, Commercial, Finance, and Demand Planning.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability, aligned with Philips' leadership competencies.
• Build future‑ready marketing capabilities and succession strength through coaching and talent development.

The RBUL Grooming will drive the regional growth agenda, ensuring Philips leads the market in innovation, digital engagement, and category relevance. By connecting consumer insights, business strategy, and executional excellence, this leader will shape the future of Grooming in North America – delivering profitable growth and enduring brand strength.

• Education:
  
  Master's or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 15 years in consumer marketing, category or business leadership (FMCG, Beauty, or Consumer Health); sales experience is a plus.
• Proven record in regional P&L management, innovation launches, and commercial excellence.
• Strong leadership experience in matrixed, cross‑functional organizations.
• Expertise in digital and omnichannel marketing, consumer insights, and portfolio strategy.
• Strategic thinker with a data‑driven, consumer‑centric mindset and excellent stakeholder management skills.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

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