Commercial Director UK & Ireland

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity is not just a career, it's where you'll play your part in a better future, making the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity, there's shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you., At Essity Professional Hygiene, we're committed to redefining hygiene standards. As a global leader in the health and hygiene sector, we're passionate about developing innovative solutions that positively impact lives worldwide. Our culture thrives on collaboration, innovation, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.

As the Commercial Director for the UK & Ireland, you'll lead strategic and profitable growth within our Professional Hygiene business unit. Your canvas? A dynamic, modern, and transatlantic organization. Your palette? A cross-functional team poised to make waves. Your mission? Propel Essity PH to market leadership.

In this role you can work from anywhere in the UK with the expectation to regularly travel into our office in Bedfordshire.

What You Will Do:

• Strategic Navigator: Chart the course for Professional Hygiene (PH) in the UK & Ireland. Translate our global vision into actionable strategies, ensuring alignment with PH targets and growth aspirations.


• Financial Expert: Conduct the symphony of business performance. Own the P&L, budgets, forecasts, and KPIs for our commercial operations.


• Matrix Maverick: Cultivate relationships across the Essity matrix. Collaborate directly or indirectly to align targets with strategic objectives.


• Market Shaper: Establish strategic alliances with end users and distribution partners. Solidify TORK's position as a market leader in the region.


• Trailblazer: Continuously position Essity PH as the go-to brand. Innovate, disrupt, and set new standards.


• Team Catalyst: Ignite motivation and engagement. Foster an environment where individuals thrive, work passionately, and drive growth.


Who You Are:

• Your words resonate. Whether it's a presentation or a casual chat, you captivate.


• You blend diverse talents into a harmonious whole. Collaboration is your secret sauce.


• Cultural awareness from international experiences? Check. You've navigated borders.


• You thrive in competitive arenas. Commercial success fuels your drive.


• Analytics isn't just about numbers; it's your guiding compass.


• You view distribution networks as interconnected constellations.


• You have a track record of success in multi-category product businesses.


• Working within a multinational environment feels natural to you.


• "Business as usual" isn't part of your vocabulary. You lead the charge.


If you're ready to shape the future of hygiene, let's connect. Apply now and embark on this exhilarating journey!

About Our DEI Culture

Guided by our Beliefs & Behavior, our culture is the foundation that connects our history with our future. At Essity, care, collaboration and inclusion are more than buzzwords, they are practiced on an everyday basis. And with a purpose of breaking barriers to wellbeing, promoting gender equality and enable customers and consumers to lead a fuller life at all stages of life, DEI is in our core.

As we work in diverse teams across geographies, cultures and professional areas, inclusive leadership is something we expect from ourselves and each other. In our leadership platform, we express this as leveraging the power of differences. From experience we know that diverse and inclusive teams are key to innovate and profitably grow our business while simultaneously address our ambitious climate targets.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Competitive Total Rewards

Together, we are improving lives, every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.