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.
Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.
With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we’re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.
This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.
About the role
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.
Role Responsibilities
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.
Why you?
To succeed in this role, you combine strong commercial acumen with disciplined execution and people leadership. You are comfortable building annual plans, managing investments and ROI, and using analytics and sales tools to keep the business on track—while developing capability and performance across the frontline team.
MBA in General Management / Business Management, with specialization exposure in Marketing/Sales.
Ability to plan yearly business, build long-term forecasts, manage spends, and ensure strong ROI on investments.
Strong analytical mindset with comfort using tools and data to make timely, course-correcting decisions.
2+ years of experience, including at least 1 year as a first-line sales manager in the consumer industry (preferred: similar role scope).
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and guide sales teams across a geography to deliver targets.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA in General Management / Business Management, with specialization exposure in Marketing/Sales.
Ability to plan yearly business, build long-term forecasts, manage spends, and ensure strong ROI on investments.
Strong analytical mindset with comfort using tools and data to make timely, course-correcting decisions.
2+ years of experience, including at least 1 year as a first-line sales manager in the consumer industry (preferred: similar role scope).
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and guide sales teams across a geography to deliver targets.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.
We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
Job Posting End Date
2026-05-16
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.
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