Job Description

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and

third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by

making self-care as simple as it should be

. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.


At the core of this mission is our

100 loved brands

, our

11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites

and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Thomapyrin, Dulcolax, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

B Corp certified in multiple markets

, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.

About the job:

As a Trade & Shopper Manager (all genders), you contribute to leading Trade & Shopper Marketing through the upcoming transformation toward a more digital and sustainable future. You are responsible for developing and implementing in-store excellence in the market for the brands under your responsibility, always with the goal of increasing brand love among healthcare professionals (HCPs) and end consumers. Cross-functional collaboration, as well as managing suppliers and service providers, are essential tools in your daily work.

Main responsibilities:

Strategic Brand Execution at the POS:

Develop and implement brand execution strategies and relevant KPIs to strengthen brand presence at the Point of Sale.

Shopper & Customer Insights:

Collaborate closely with market research to generate actionable shopper insights and profiles to support the sales organization.

Activation & Promotional Planning:

Design and execute activation plans along the customer journey, including consumer promotions and display activations.

Growth Acceleration in the Pharmacy Channel:

Identify and develop growth levers to positively influence purchasing and recommendation behavior in pharmacies.

Sales Support & Revenue Growth:

Analyze sales opportunities, close Net Sales gaps, and develop channel-specific purchase plans based on data and brand strategy.

Sustainability & Digital Transformation:

Drive sustainable POSM (Point of Sale Materials) solutions and digital transformation to enhance efficiency and achieve strategic goals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Culture Development:

Foster cross-functional teamwork, customer centricity, and a “Play to Win” culture across the organization.

About you:

Experience:

Proven knowledge in Sales and Trade Marketing or Customer Marketing Excellence. Experience in cross-country collaboration is a plus. Background in FMCG and/or OTC healthcare is preferred.

Skills:

Experience Strong financial analysis skills required. Dynamic, results-driven personality with a hands-on approach. Adaptable to a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a true team player: approachable, energetic, responsive, confident, and honest.

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience in Trade & Shopper Marketing or Customer Marketing Excellence (or equivalent experience with a Bachelor’s degree).

Languages:

Fluency in both German and English, written and spoken.

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

All In Together:

We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous:

We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed:

We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple:

We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.


Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.


www.opella.com/en/careers


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