head of b2c channel europe in Zug

To develop, own and lead the execution of the B2C channel strategy for Europe, encompassing both the online and offline customer experience. The role will have full accountability for our go-to-market approach including propositions, operationalactivities, brand, product and pricing architecture, as well as P&L performance.

As Head of B2C Channel Europe (m/f/d) 100% based at our LKQ European Headquarter in Zug, your responsibilities are the following

Channel Stragtegy

• Creation to implementation of actionable strategy while maintaining balance between market and customer maturity
• Complete ownership of P&L performance and business case
• Constant driver of performance improvements through channels
• Monitor, assess and conclude process improvements for digital customer experience by understanding customer needs
• Handle the implementation of improvements with delivery teams and digital teams with a clear focus on roadmap prioritization
• Definition of retail brand, product categories, pricing and product architecture for individual channels

Establish new B2C center of excellence for customer strategies

• Leadership of EU-wide B2C e-commerce go to market approach
• Build and manage a leading channel team
• Drive team to to meet rapid growth plans within commercial function and drive businesses development while adopting digital solutions
• Create standards and implement offline go to market approach collaborating with branch and sales excellence teams

Shaping and leading market strategy

• Assessment in market countries scope to set EU wide standards in change management, pricing and branding
• Handling channel proposition to ensure a competitive channel strategy
• Managing conflict areas with B2B channels
• Follow global vision by local engagement considering maturity, size and potential of market and customer base
• Development of current and future operational capabilities to reach set goals with relevant departments such as logistics, supply chain, procurement and others
• Collaboration and implementation of strategies with marketing, product and pricing teams

General

• Creation of strategy to outperform in sector on the online marketplace
• Maximize commercial potential of capabilities and sales to reach target goals
• Enable best in class omnichannel customer experience
• Team leadership to drive excellence in service and commercial success

Your skills

• Degree in business, engineering or industry related
• Minimum of 5 -10 years experience in a similar position in retail
• Experience in working with international automotive company within organisational matrix
• Expert knowledge in channel management online and offline
• Proven capability to manage complex projects and execute in competitive environment
• Understanding of European market and trends in the industry
• Ability to communicate, negotiate and push topics to both upstream and downstream stakeholders
• Experience in establishing new teams and strong leadership skills
• Fluency in English and other European language is an advantage
• Relevant IT Skills SAP, MS Office, industry specific IT know how

Have I aroused your interest? I am looking forward to your application.