Locations: Rueil Malmaison, France
Department: Commercial
Req ID: 7190
This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
The Channel Director - Special Trade, is responsible for shaping and executing distribution strategies across a diverse range of B2C channels, including DIY retailers and B2C Distributors, as well as B2B networks such as office products wholesalers, electrical distributors or technical sales resellers. The role carries full accountability for driving sustainable growth, maximizing commercial performance, and strengthening strategic customer partnerships across the entire customer portfolio. In addition, the Channel Director provides leadership and direction to a dedicated Special Trade team, fostering high performance, developing organizational capabilities, and ensuring the successful execution of the company’s strategic objectives.
The responsabilities of the Channel Director - Special Trade are :
Education: Business School (“Grande école de commerce”) or MBA
Extensive commercial experience across different B2C and B2B channels.
Experience of managing B2C distributors is a plus.
Knowledge of the FMCG retail landscape and key market dynamics.
Solid understanding of the legal framework governing French B2C and B2B distribution.
Proven people leadership capabilities, with a passion for developing talent and building high-performing teams.
Strong negotiation skills, with successful experience managing relationships and agreements at both national and international levels.
Fluent in English, with the ability to operate effectively in an international and multicultural environment.
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including P&L ownership and a consistent track record of delivering business objectives.
Collaborative mindset with a strong focus on teamwork and long-term business success.
Solid stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to align internal and external partners behind a common vision.
Agile and resilient leader, capable of driving transformation and navigating change with confidence in a complex and matrix environment.
Come join us!
Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right.
How do we make his happen? For starters, we focus on winning with our customers and consumers which allows us to maximize our revenue potential. It’s why our brands are ranked #1 or #2 in most markets where we compete across the globe.
Next, as one team we set clear goals – and work hard to achieve them. Our teams around the world bring their diverse experiences and embrace individual perspectives to create a steady pipeline of innovation, best-in-class category fundamentals and optimized operational execution, all with a goal of delivering long-term value and success.
