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Job Title: Managing Director UKI
Location: GB
The impact you’ll make:
Strategic leadership:
Develop and execute the commercial country-level strategy for the region in alignment with the Fighting Unit agenda
Oversee and coordinate all country operations, ensuring alignment with global and regional strategies while acting as the voice of UK&I Management Team.
Drive sustainable business growth through effective leadership of cross-functional teams, ensuring all key functions (Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain) contribute to overall success
Identify market opportunities, risks, and trends and adjust strategies to ensure company remains competitive and profitable
Finance management:
Drive financial performance across the cluster
Define and recommend the annual budget for the cluster with Marketing, Commercial Excellence and Finance leads to the Managing Director of the Fighting Unit
Reports on (monthly) markets including financial performance
Sales (offline and online), and Commercial Excellence:
Oversee all sales and commercial activities, ensuring that sales targets, and market share growth ambitions are achieved
Develop and implement go-to-market strategies that align with local customer priorities
Foster relationships with key customers, distributors, and partners to drive strong business growth and brand visibility
Lead sales operations across key channels: modern trade, traditional trade, distributors, and e-commerce
Team culture:
Develop a cohesive, high-performing cross-functional country team
Encourage open communication and transparency, fostering strong relationships between functions at the Fighting Unit level
Lead by example, setting a tone of ethical leadership, and prioritizing employee development and well-being
Drive employee engagement initiatives that strengthen commitment, collaboration, and alignment with business and cultural priorities.
The skills and knowledge you’ll bring:
Bachelor’s degree in a Business or Commercial field (preferred).
10+ years of experience in sales and commercial/marketing leadership roles, ideally within consumer goods or durables
Deep knowledge of the Local market retail landscape and key accounts
Proven experience in P&L management, strategy development, and execution across sales, marketing, and e-commerce.
Strong ability to lead cross-functional and cross-market teams.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
A change leader with vision, energy and the courage to challenge the status quo and turn ideas into action.
Fluency in English is required
Our Winning Behaviors
At Versuni you'll enjoy a great deal of ownership and freedom. We move quickly, learn through doing and work together across countries and functions. If you enjoy creating clarity, taking initiative and seeing your work come to life in millions of homes, you'll feel at home here.
At Versuni, we're looking for people who:
Put Consumers first by using insights and data to create better products and experiences
Take Ownership by being accountable, making sound decisions, and treating company resources responsibly
Win as One team by collaborating openly, building trust, and helping others succeed
What we’ll give you in return:
Attractivebase salary | benchmarked against global industry and market leaders
Annual Incentive | performance based
Company Car
Top of the market pension scheme | with higher-than-average company contributions
Extensive holiday package
Healthcare package
Product Discounts | on all Versuni products which are sold under the Philips brand and our other brands
Hybrid working model | effectively combining working from the office & home, depending on team dynamics and personal needs
High growth environment | offering exciting learning and career development perspectives beyond your first role
Inclusive working culture| we embrace our international community & diversity as competitive advantage
Ready to make an impact?
From developing game-changing air fryers to perfecting the art of coffee making, Versuni’s purpose is turning ho
Our recruitment process includes a recruiter call, two business & HR interviews, and a leadership assessment.
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Managing Director UKI in London employer: Versuni
Versuni is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters personal growth. As a National Account Manager, you will benefit from a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a hybrid working model that supports work-life balance. With extensive career development opportunities and a strong emphasis on collaboration across teams, you'll be empowered to make a significant impact in a high-growth environment while enjoying unique perks like product discounts and generous holiday packages.
