Senior Manager Channel Excellence, Grocery

<p><b>Job Description</b></p><p>Ready to shape the future of the Grocery Channel at The LEGO® Group? We’re looking for a strategic, commercially savvy leader to help take our Global Grocery Channel to the next level. As Senior Channel Excellence Manager, you’ll partner across markets worldwide, unlock growth in emerging grocery formats, and bring your expertise from CPG, FMCG or Retail into a truly global stage.</p><p></p><p>This is your chance to influence strategy, build networks at the highest level, and help define how LEGO® shows up in grocery channels worldwide.</p><p></p><p>We're pleased to share that we offer a hybrid working week arrangement called <b>Best of Both</b>, requiring 3 days in the office location and 2 days from home.</p><p></p><p>No relocation assistance is offered for this position.</p><p></p><p>The closing date for all applications will be <b>Tuesday 7th October 2025.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Core Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Drive Global Grocery Channel Strategy</b> in partnership with the Global Channel Excellence Director, shaping annual direction and integrated commercial plans.</p></li><li><p><b>Lead global workstreams &amp; projects</b>, securing buy-in from senior stakeholders across all regions.</p></li><li><p><b>Unlock growth in emerging grocery formats</b> (discounters, convenience, club, supermarkets, developing markets) and ensure their voice is heard in global forums.</p></li><li><p><b>Enable and support sales teams</b> by resolving cross-market challenges, sharing best practices, and scaling learnings.</p></li><li><p><b>Champion channel excellence</b> by mobilising regions, aligning local execution with global objectives, and course-correcting where needed.</p></li><li><p><b>Leverage data &amp; insight</b> (internal and external sources) to build commercial stories, guide decisions, and influence at senior level.</p></li><li><p><b>Develop and inspire capability</b> across global, regional, and local teams through leadership, coaching, and collaboration.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Do you have what it takes.</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Deep Grocery Channel Expertise, </b>strong understanding of the global retail and channel landscape, with particular knowledge of EMEA &amp; APAC markets.</p></li><li><p><b>Proven Stakeholder Leadership, </b>skilled at engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across functions, with experience driving complex, cross-market projects.</p></li><li><p><b>Strategic &amp; Pragmatic Thinking, </b>ability to shape long-term strategy while navigating ambiguity and delivering practical business solutions.</p></li><li><p><b>Transformation &amp; Change Leadership, </b>track record of leading commercial transformation, driving innovation, and managing change effectively.</p></li><li><p><b>Analytical &amp; Data-Savvy Mindset, </b>confident working with data models, scenario planning, and commercial insights to guide decision-making.</p></li><li><p><b>Inclusive &amp; Growth-Oriented Approach, </b>proactive in unlocking opportunities, challenging the status quo, and championing diversity of thought and perspective.</p></li></ul><p>#LI-MD1</p><p></p><p><b>Play your part in our team succeeding</b></p><p>The LEGO Group mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow; bringing the joy of building &amp; the pride of creation to more children &amp; families around the world. To achieve our goals, success in the Global Grocery channel is crucial. The channel accounts for a significant proportion of our global business &amp; plays an irreplaceable role for our consumers &amp; shoppers. In this role you will help shape the future of our business by enabling global channel strategies end-to-end.</p><p></p><p>Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>What’s in it for you?</b></p><p></p><p>Here is what you can expect:</p><p></p><p><b>Family Care Leave</b> - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.</p><p></p><p><b>Insurances</b> – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.</p><p></p><p><b>Wellbeing</b> - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Colleague Discount</span></b><span> – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Bonus </b>- We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.</p><p></p><p><b>Workplace</b> - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Of