Description
About Us
Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kleenex®. Kotex®. Poise®. Huggies®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
We’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes leaders and teams who care about making a difference. In the UKI Head of Professional (B2B) Marketing role, you’ll apply your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands to help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
This role will be part of Kimberly-Clark's International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business—an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact. As Kimberly-Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class international tissue and professional products company, this role is proposed to transfer to the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid-2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses. You’ll be part of a high-potential business that combines Kimberly-Clark’s iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano’s industrial and sustainability leadership.
The Role
Ready to lead bold brand strategy and drive real business impact?
We’re looking for a dynamic Marketing Leader to take charge of the Kimberly-Clark Professional brand across the UKI region. This is a high-profile role where you’ll shape how we go to market, influence innovation, and partner closely with commercial teams to fuel growth. You’ll lead a talented team, navigate an evolving joint venture landscape, and stay close to the market to keep us ahead of the curve. If you thrive in ambiguity, bring a strong B2B mindset, and love turning strategy into action—this is your opportunity to make a difference and help transform a business on a growth journey.
Size & Complexity: Kimberly-Clark Professional, United Kingdom & Ireland (ABU), a lead commercial geography within the Kimberly-Clark International Family Care & Professional (IFP) Sector. $120MM Net Sales
Reports To: UK & Ireland Marketing Director, IFP
Role Accountabilities
Talent Management
1. Leads and manages a full-service, multi-disciplined marketing team for KCP UKI including Brand, Customer, Channel & Performance Marketing team members
2. Effectively manages the performance of and builds talent in the team through a best-in-class approach to recruitment, development and retention
Marketing Leadership
3. Responsible for delivering the P&L for the UKI Professional business
4. Develops & executes business plans (3-year SBP & 12-month ABP) in collaboration with the UKI Commercial and IFP Growth Teams
5. Decides strategic priorities for the UKI market, brand & category focus, required innovation / renovation pathway and commercial program execution
6. Leads Go-to-market optimization and Channel/Customer strategy development in conjunction with the country sales leaders
7. Manages the selection, ongoing relationship & annual performance management of all marketing agencies
8. Close partnership with Commercial Director, KCP to ensure integrated collaboration between Sales and Marketing teams
Standard Work
9. Actively visits strategic customers and channel partners to capture insights and check and adjust marketing programs
10. Works with IFP Central Marketing & Commercial Excellence Teams to co-create, adopt and apply key business process
Education & Experience
Essential:
11. Bachelor Degree, in business-related discipline
12. Extensive experience in marketing roles with a demonstrated track record of achievement and growth in leadership behaviour
13. Proven team leadership with a strong focus on mentoring and coaching.
We’re seeking someone who leads by example, develops others, and builds high-performing, collaborative teams.
14. P&L management
15. Diagnosing and resolving complex problems and opportunities and translating to business opportunities
16. Managing & successfully influencing complex stakeholder relationships
17. Demonstrated personal credibility through strong communication skills, achieving results, and trusted relationships
18. Experience in a B2B environment
Preferred:
19. Masters / MBA with concentration in Marketing
20. Sales Experience
Commercial / Functional Skills
We’re seeking a strategic and commercially minded professional with a proven ability to translate vision into actionable plans and drive execution across diverse markets. The ideal candidate brings an entrepreneurial mindset, strong segmentation and targeting expertise, and a digital-first approach to omni-channel marketing. You will excel in developing innovative products, solutions, and business models, and have a track record of successful commercialization through consultative sales and channel partnerships.
With deep business and organizational acumen—including P&L management and market insight, you will make informed decisions quickly, thrive in ambiguity, and build strong cross-functional networks.
Total Benefits
We offer competitive pay and benefits to employees and reward excellence and performance. Our belief in promoting a healthy work-life balance drives us to support our employees’ total well-being, offering comprehensive benefits not limited to gym memberships, private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance and a market leading defined contribution pension scheme.
Certain benefits, such as flexible work schedules and parental leave, can be tailored to meet specific individual needs, giving our employees the flexibility to manage their commitments inside and outside of work. We are proud to be rated as a top 100 workplace for working mothers for two years in a row.
We offer a flexible hybrid working environment and welcome a conversation to this approach
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will then review your application and follow up with you if you seem like a great fit for this role
And finally, the small print….
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Primary Location
Walton Oaks
Additional Locations
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time