IT&D Director, Sales & Marketing North America
We are Reckitt
Information Technology & Digital
Working globally across functions, you'll own your projects and process from start to finish, with the influence and visibility to achieve what needs to be done. And if you're willing to bring your ideas to the table, you'll get the support and investment to make them happen.
Your potential will never be wasted. You'll get the space and support to take your development to the next level. Every day, there will be opportunities to learn from peers and leaders through working on exciting, varied projects with real impact. And because our work spans so many different businesses, from Research and Product Development to Sales, you'll keep learning exciting new approaches.
About the role
Reckitt is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Sales and Marketing IT & Digital Director to lead the strategic development, implementation, and management of technology solutions that empower our sales, ecommerce and marketing teams to achieve their objectives. This role will be crucial in driving digital transformation, optimizing sales processes, enhancing marketing effectiveness, and leveraging data-driven insights to fuel growth. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Sales execution, RGM and Digital marketing technologies, coupled with strong understanding of business processes, excellent project management and communication skills.
Your responsibilities
• The IT&D Area Director will oversee the strategic direction, development, and lifecycle management of the organization's technology products.
• Build an effective and strong partnership with business stakeholders (particularly senior level functional leaders) to ensure projects consider relevant business and IT&D priorities.
• Build an effective and strong partnership with Global and Regional IT&D teams, to ensure projects and demand consider relevant priorities and are aligned with overall Global IT&D strategy.
• As a key member of the Area IT&D team, contribute to the development of the Area IT&D TBD strategy and its successful implementation.
• Be responsible for the financial part of the product lifecycle ensuring efficient resource allocation, and identify opportunity of for cost saving and revenue generation
• Be responsible at Area Level for the IT&D operating model coherence
• Develop, gain approval of and effectively manage a TBD roadmap for the Area and its regions. Strategic planning process
• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with the company's business goals.
• Define product roadmaps and ensure alignment with stakeholders.
• Define in cooperation with Area Functional Lead, Global Product Owner, Global IT&D, KPI and benefits expected as well as a tracking methodology.
• Ensure alignment with global Reckitt standards within the IT&D function.
• Effectively manage external relationships to the benefit of Reckitt. This will include vendor negotiation, selection, and on-going Vendor Management.
• Monitor IT&D trends and new technology initiatives in the respective domain to identify potential benefits / risks and ensure local / regional / global awareness of these.
The experience we're looking for
• Min: bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 15+ years of experience in managing IT and digital solutions within a sales and/or marketing environment, preferably within the CPG industry.
• Experience with specific CPG industry software and technologies (e.g., RGM related tools, retail/Sales execution, Digital Marketing, MROI).
• Experience with Commercial Analytics and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Strong leadership experience in the past with excellent track record of leading teams and complex programs
• Proven experience in the implementation, configuration, and administration of Sales & Marketing tools and analytics
• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and technologies, including SEO/SEM, social media, email marketing, and web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Experience with e-commerce platforms and related technologies is a plus.
• Excellent project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of data privacy and security regulations.
• This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.
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