Global Haircare Commercial Strategy & Planning Manager
Global Haircare Commercial Strategy & Planning Manager
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The Davines Group, founded in Parma in 1983, specializes in professional cosmetic products under the brands Davines for haircare and comfort zone for skincare. Led by Chairman Davide Bollati and CEO Anthony Molet, the Group is headquartered in Parma at the Davines Group Village, alongside which stand the Scientific Garden and EROC - European Regenerative Organic Center - a research center focusing on regenerative organic agriculture stemming from a partnership with the Rodale Institute. The Group became a B corp in 2016, and today has 8 offices, operates in 90 countries, and employs around 900 collaborators globally. Since 2019, both the Italian and US subsidiaries have been Benefit Corporations.
JOB MISSION
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to help grow our Haircare Department while upholding our core values of beauty, ethics, and sustainability.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Own the respective categories mid‑term commercial plan definition and deployment
- Lead the commercial evaluations & sales assumptions discussion
- Translate global strategy to local markets: pricing, distribution, promotion, channels
- Co‑lead the creation of the Go‑To‑Market plans
- Lead sales analysis processes and understanding
- Drive excellence in execution with clear and effective methods & tools to support the local teams
- Provide structured feedback from the market and address them properly
- Lead category commercial/competitor understanding from sales perspective
- Identify requirements for local channel/customer differentiation, start of ship, ranging, sizing, pricing, promo plans
- Be constantly in touch with the markets
Who You Are
- Minimum 5 years of experience in similar or commercial‑related roles, ideally within the professional haircare industry.
- High energy and proactive approach.
- Fluency in Italian and English (mandatory)
- Ability to coordinate processes across Sales, Marketing, and Education.
- Strong knowledge of cross‑functional processes, category management, and Go‑to‑Market execution.
- Solid understanding of commercial and distribution logics, including pricing, marginality, and business planning.
- Experience defining omnichannel strategies and launch plans.
- Skilled in assessing project commerciality and influencing business conversations on size of prize and growth opportunities.
- Proven capability to work in cross‑functional teams and multicultural contexts.
- Ability to analyze market or segment features, needs, and opportunities.
- Strong analytical skills (must‑have) and a “hands‑on” attitude.
- Leadership, accountability, and high emotional intelligence.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US
At Davines Group, we may not be perfect, but we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where we grow together. We believe in the power of beauty—both in the products we create and in the way we treat the planet and people. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and when you join our team, you’ll become part of a company that makes decisions with the future in mind. We value individuals who are passionate about purposeful innovation and are eager to contribute to a positive impact on the world.
EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY
At Davines Group, we celebrate diversity and inclusiveness as core values that are integral to our Ethical Chart. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our hiring practices are free from discrimination, and we do not make employment decisions based on race, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other factor unrelated to merit. We believe that a diverse team strengthens our ability to innovate and thrive.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Personal Care Product Manufacturing