Confidential
Storkøbenhavn Permanent Competitive salary remuneration Ref: 419780
Nordic Sales & Marketing Director
On behalf of a confidential client, we are looking for a commercially driven and people-focused Nordic Sales & Marketing Director.
This is an opportunity to lead a well-established Nordic business with a strong portfolio of consumer brands and a significant presence across retail, e-commerce and specialty trade channels.
As Nordic Sales & Marketing Director, you will hold full commercial responsibility for the Nordic region, leading both the sales and marketing agenda while driving sustainable growth, profitability and launch of new innovative products. You will work closely with international stakeholders while maintaining significant autonomy and influence within the Nordic organisation.
Your key responsibilities
- Own the Nordic commercial P&L and deliver profitable growth across the region.
- Define and execute the commercial strategy across customers, channels and markets.
- Lead the Nordic sales and marketing organisation and further develop high-performing teams.
- Build and strengthen strategic relationships with key customers and commercial partners.
- Grow sales through distribution expansion, pricing, promotions, assortment and customer development initiatives.
- Identify new business opportunities, partnerships and routes to market.
- Lead annual business planning, forecasting and performance reviews.
- Ensure strong collaboration across commercial, marketing, finance and supply chain functions.
- Translate international strategies into effective local execution.
Your professional background & experience
We look for a commercial leader from the FMCG/branded goods/retail industry, who combines strategic thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
- Experience owning a P&L and leading sizeable commercial operations.
- Proven success in managing and developing cross-functional teams.
- Experience working across multiple Nordic markets.
- Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills.
You as a person
You are an ambitious and energetic leader, who enjoys building businesses through people, partnerships and strong commercial execution.
- Entrepreneurial yet structured.
- Commercially driven and highly results orientated.
- Hands-on and close to the business.
- A strong relationship builder.
- Resilient and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.
- Collaborative, engaging and people focused.
- Forward-thinking with a strong growth mindset.