UKI Head of Professional (B2B) Marketing

UKI Head of Professional (B2B) Marketing

Job 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

• Leads and manages a full-service, multi-disciplined marketing team for KCP UKI including Brand, Customer, Channel & Performance Marketing team members
• Effectively manages the performance of and builds talent in the team through a best-in-class approach to recruitment, development and retention

Marketing Leadership

• Responsible for delivering the P&L for the UKI Professional business
• Develops & executes business plans (3-year SBP & 12-month ABP) in collaboration with the UKI Commercial and IFP Growth Teams
• Decides strategic priorities for the UKI market, brand & category focus, required innovation / renovation pathway and commercial program execution
• Leads Go-to-market optimization and Channel/Customer strategy development in conjunction with the country sales leaders
• Manages the selection, ongoing relationship & annual performance management of all marketing agencies
• Close partnership with Commercial Director, KCP to ensure integrated collaboration between Sales and Marketing teams

Standard Work

• Actively visits strategic customers and channel partners to capture insights and check and adjust marketing programs
• Works with IFP Central Marketing & Commercial Excellence Teams to co-create, adopt and apply key business process

Education & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor Degree, in business-related discipline
• Extensive  experience in marketing roles with a demonstrated track record of achievement and growth in leadership behaviour

• P&L Management

• 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.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex problems and opportunities and translating to business opportunities
• Managing & successfully influencing complex stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrated personal credibility through strong communication skills, achieving results, and trusted relationships
• Experience in a B2B environment
• Masters / MBA with concentration in Marketing
• Commercial / Functional Skills

Preferred:

• Sales Experience                                                                                    ​

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….   
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. 

Kimberly-Clark is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

KC is a sponsor of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation Good Recruitment Campaign 

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Primary Location

Walton Oaks

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time