Global Consumer Channel Director

**Global Consumer Channel Director** The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with. Together, let's share our talents. As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet. We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife. Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach. As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team. **Your missions**: **Position overview** As **Global Consumer Channel Director**you will be a key driver of our **global commercial strategy**, you will **shape the future of consumer channels**and directly contribute to the **company’s international expansion**. You will have the responsibility of defining, executing, and monitoring the **global consumer channel strategy** and associated business plan. You will establish the **vision and ambition of the consumer channel organization** in alignment with the Executive Leadership Team. Your role will be pivotal in **delivering revenue through consumer channels**, leading **marketing, commercial, and operational initiatives**, while developing new **growth corridors**. **Key Responsibilities** - **Define and lead the global consumer channel strategy**: Build the 5-year vision, 3-year strategy, and annual plans aligned with business objectives. - **Collect and analyze market data**: Identify trends, opportunities, and consumer insights to guide strategic decisions. - **Optimize commercial performance**: Monitor KPIs (market share, category evolution, advertising ROI) and implement corrective actions. - **Expand presence on marketplaces and retail**: Accelerate market penetration and strengthen product visibility. - **Manage global agencies and local teams**: Ensure consistency and effective communication across regions. - **Lead and develop an international team**: Manage 5 team members based at HQ in Libourne, fostering engagement and growth. - **Coordinate with support functions (Finance, HR, Operations)**: Ensure optimal resource allocation and workflow implementation. - **Drive innovation and digital transformation**: Integrate best practices in digital advertising and e-commerce. **Your profile**: **Key Requirements** - **Master's in business, marketing**, or related field. - **Minimum 10 years in consumer channel roles** (sales, category management) within **multinational or complex environments**. - **Proven experience managing virtual teams**: - **Strategic vision and leadership**: Ability to define and execute a global strategy. - **Consumer channel expertise**: Retail, e-commerce, marketplaces, with proven experience on Amazon. - **Digital marketing and growth levers mastery**: Online advertising, data analytics, category management. - **Commercial and negotiation skills**: Influence, closing, strategic partnerships management. - **Financial acumen and performance management**: P&L analysis, KPI monitoring. **Required Soft Skills** - **Inspirational leadership**: Ability to unite and motivate multicultural and virtual teams. - **Impactful communication**: Strong influencing and presentation skills at senior leadership level. - **Agility and adaptability**: Thrive in a complex and evolving environment. - **Entrepreneurial mindset and proactivity**: Identify and leverage new growth opportunities. - **Results orientation**: Turn strategy into actionable and measurable outcomes. **Languages** - **Fluent English (mandatory), French is a plus.** **Location** - On-site presence at **Ceva’s Libourne (near Bordeaux) Headquarters**. - Up to **20% international travel**, depending on business needs. - This _**_strategic position _**_offers a _**_unique opportunity_**_ to directly drive Ceva Santé Animale’s_**_ global commercial development _**_and _**_shape the future of consumer channels_**** **#JoinCeva-FR