Senior Director - Nutrition & Wellness

Hire Road, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health & safety organization is seeking a Senior Director for Nutrition and Wellness to expand their services globally. This role requires a minimum of 10 years in senior management within the supplements or personal care industry, strong business growth skills, and extensive international experience. The ideal candidate will develop global strategies, drive financial performance, and lead a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of senior management experience in the supplements or CPG industry.
• Extensive international experience leading global business outside the US.
• Results-driven with strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global strategy for profitable growth of Nutrition and Wellness.
• Identify and capitalize on market growth opportunities in key geographical markets.
• Drive commercialization strategy and manage financial performance.

Skills

Collaboration and influencing skills

P&L management

Business growth

Commercialization strategy

Financial acumen

Communication and negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Professional Recruiter at Hire Road, Inc.

Summary: Our client is an established public health & safety organization looking for a Senior Director, Nutrition & Wellness. The Senior Director, Nutrition & Wellness will focus on expanding our Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services within the sector leading the strategic vision, profitable growth and commercialization efforts globally.

Senior Director, Nutrition & Wellness requires experience growing business and managing P&L.

Senior Director, Nutrition & Wellness Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of senior management experience in the supplements and personal care industry and/or consumer product group (CPG) industry
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills partnering with global peers and partners including working within a matrixed organization
• Proven track record in P&L management and driving business growth
• Extensive international experience in leading and growing a global business outside the US.
• Strong experience in commercialization, business development, and strategic planning
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• Strong analytical and financial acumen
• Superior communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• In-depth knowledge of global regulatory standards and compliance in the supplements and personal care industry
• Results-driven and customer-focused

Senior Director, Nutrition & Wellness Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global strategy to accelerate the profitable growth of the Nutrition and Wellness business unit
• Identify and capitalize on market growth opportunities in key geographical markets including the EU, Brazil, China, India, Australia and Korea in collaboration with regional leadership
• Drive the commercialization strategy including the identification of key growth bets in collaboration with Marketing
• Develop and manage the 3-year strategy plan, the annual operating plan, and quarterly forecasts
• Drive the financial performance of the business unit, ensuring profitability and cost efficiency
• Drive the organic investment, acquisition, and portfolio management strategy in collaboration with Corporate Development
• Work with the Food Claims business unit to develop a truly joint play testing, inspection and certification offer for the Nutrition and Wellness industry
• Work with Marketing to develop brand architecture, price positioning and brand awareness/ consumer marketing campaigns
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key specifiers, retailers, influencers, clients, industry stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
• Work with Standards and Government Affairs to promote our company and develop new protocols.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances to elevate brand awareness and support the growth strategy
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance differentiation, speed to deliver and customer loyalty
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global leadership team

Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Retail Health and Personal Care Products