Transformation Manager - Sales

We are VestacyAt Vestacy, our mission is simple: transform houses into homes. Through an expanding portfolio of trusted Home Care brands including Air Wick®, Resolve®, Easy-Off®, Woolite®, and more, we create products that help consumers care for the spaces that matter most.We’re on an exciting growth journey, focused on attracting new consumers and winning in new occasions through consumer‑led innovation, strong execution, and a thoughtful, responsible use of resources.We call our employees “Founders” because everyone plays a role in shaping what we build and how we win. We’re a lean, agile, and entrepreneurial organization where people have real ownership, make decisions quickly, and see the impact of their work. It’s an environment where motivated people can do some of the most meaningful work of their careers. Sales Our Sales teams help to deliver Vestacy's purpose by building shared success with our customers, making access to the highest quality brands possible in-stores and online. Within Sales, we're focused on achieving outperformance across all our channels, operating in highly competitive categories. This focus results in a dynamic, fast paced environment where cross functional teams are encouraged to collaborate to achieve success. We have hundreds of salespeople across the world, within market roles and ranging in areas like Field Sales, Key Accounts, Trade Marketing and Category Development. About the roleThe Transformation Manager - Sales will lead Sales and customer change management for Vestacy’s USA business transformation, helping ensure critical ERP, Trade Promotion Management (TPM), EDI, Banking, UPC and logistics changes are executed without disrupting customer service or business-as-usual (BAU) delivery. Operating as both a deployment lead and functional business expert, the role is responsible for translating the existing global TPM design into successful USA implementation.The role provides dedicated coordination, technical Sales expertise and disciplined follow-through across approximately 110 customers. This role enables the Sales team to stay focused on BAU. While the Transformation Manager – Sales, will coordinate the Sales team as needed for user-acceptance-testing (UAT) and other transformation activities, as key milestones are reached. Your responsibilitiesSales Transformation DeliveryOwn the integrated Sales workplan for customer-facing changes, milestones, interdependencies, decisions and risks; maintain clear status reporting and drive actions to closure.Lead Sales and customer readiness for the April 1, 2027 ERP and EDI go-live, coordinating required changes to ordering, invoicing, master data, interfaces and operating procedures.Coordinate the Sales-facing elements of the TPM transition, from Accelerate (Siebel) to XTEL systems. This includes technical configuration inputs, business process validation, user readiness and alignment with the broader deployment team.Drive customer change activity for bank account updates, ERP/EDI requirements, UPC hard conversions, logistical network changes and other separation-related actions across approximately 110 customers.Translate program requirements into practical account-level actions, owners, dates and communications, ensuring Account Managers understand what is required and when.Transformation Delivery and Change LeadershipPartner with Sales, Customer Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, Master Data, Customer Service and external implementation teams (Accenture and software vendors) to resolve cross-functional issues quickly.Prepare and facilitate working sessions, readiness reviews and escalation discussions; provide concise recommendations and decision materials for program governance and steering forums.Identify customer or business risks early, including potential order disruption or stop-ship exposure, and establish mitigation, contingency and recovery plans.Coordinate Sales and Finance participation in TPM user acceptance testing (UAT) from January through February 2027, including SME scheduling, test readiness, issue triage and business sign-off support.Support cutover planning, go-live readiness, hypercare and the handoff of outstanding activities into sustainable BAU ownership.Develop and maintain Sales change materials, trackers, process guidance and stakeholder communications that make complex changes actionable for account teams. BAU Sales ContinuityProvide targeted backfill for priority Sales and Customer Marketing work so key SMEs can be released to testing and transformation activity without leaving customer commitments exposed.Support account planning, 2027 forecast coordination and selected customer actions, with particular attention to alignment between Sales and Supply.Monitor BAU impacts created by transformation deadlines and rebalance priorities with Sales leadership when customer service, commercial plans or forecast quality are at risk. The experience we're looking forThis is a hands-on role requiring a seasoned professional with a background in Commercial Finance, Sales Planning, RGM and/or Trade Marketing who can indirectly lead a cross-functional team, and manage multiple stakeholdersBachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.10+ years of progressive Sales, Sales Operations, Customer Marketing, Commercial or Account Management experience, preferably in FMCG / Consumer Goods. A blend of multiple functions is strongly preferredPractical account-management knowledge and demonstrated ability to anticipate how systems and process changes affect customers, forecasting, orders, pricing, customer claims, promotions and service levels.Experience working with a Trade Promotion Management platform; familiarity with XTEL or Accelerate, Power BI and Microsoft Office is strongly preferred.Previous experience in a carve-out, separation or private equity-backed transformation is strongly preferred.Experience leading cross-functional projects, workstreams or change initiatives with firm deadlines and multiple dependencies.Ability to become productive quickly in an interim assignment and operate effectively with limited supervision. What we offerWe believe great work deserves great rewards. Alongside a competitive package of local and global benefits, including career mobility opportunities, learning and development, wellbeing support, and performance-based incentives, you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic global brands in a culture built on partnership, trust, and growth. We empower our people to make an impact, take ownership, and move with agility, while providing the support, development and opportunities needed to build a rewarding career and help shape what's next, including our evolving AI journey. US pay transparencyOur compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $143,000 - $179,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role. EqualityWe believe the best teams are built like great homes: on strong foundations and room to grow. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. If you resonate with our purpose, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t tick every box. We’re committed to equal opportunity for all, regardless of age, ability, background, identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Together, we create a space where everyone can thrive.