Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.
Job Title
Line Manager Job Title
Area Sales Manager
Region Head
Job Purpose
The primary purpose of an Area Sales Manager is to manage and develop sales within a designated geographic area. This includes identifying and pursuing new sales opportunities, maintaining, and growing existing accounts, and implementing effective sales strategies to achieve defined targets.The Area Sales Manager plays a critical role in driving business success by overseeing and managing sales teams within the assigned area. This involves setting targets, providing guidance and support to sales team members, and monitoring and analysing sales performance to identify opportunities for improvement. The Area Sales Manager may also collaborate with other teams and departments within the organization, such as marketing and operations, to ensure that sales strategies and plans are aligned with the overall goals and objectives of the business.
Key Responsibilities
The role has the following key deliverables:
- Developing and implementing sales plans and strategies to achieve defined sales targets.
- Identifying and pursuing new sales opportunities within the assigned area
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders
- Providing guidance, support, and training to sales team members within the area
- Monitoring and analyzing sales performance, and providing regular reports on sales activity and performance to management
- Collaborating with other teams and departments to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services to customers.
Breadth/Scope of Accountability
Number of Direct Reports
Number of Indirect Reports
6-830-50
Knowledge/Education Required
Minimum Level of Education Required
Area of Specialization
Why is it required?
MBA – General Management / Business ManagementMarketing, SalesThe incumbent would be required to plan yearly business, provide long term forecast, manage spends and ensure ROI.Ability to make decisions based on analytics and tools to keep the business in course.
Previous Experience Required Why is it required?
2+ years of which at least 1 years will be as a first line sales manager in consumer industry. It would be preferred if the incumbent is handling similar role.This is minimum level of experience will be required to be able to provide leadership and guidance to the Sales in the geography.
List below any licenses, certificates, registrations, or any relevant job skill or abilities not covered in Educational Background or Job-Related Experience sections above that are required for the job.
MBA from a Premier B School
Job Posting End Date
2025-12-20
Equal Opportunities
Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.
Adjustment or Accommodations Request
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Note to candidates
The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.
