Commercial Operations Director

Castrol is one of the world's leading lubricant brands, serving customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Castrol brands are recognised globally for their premium quality and high performance, shaped by the company's commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology. With products sold in more than 150 countries, Castrol has helped keep things moving on roads and racetracks, air, sea, and space for over 125 years.
Whether you're just starting out or ready for your next big move, you're in the right place to explore an exciting career with Castrol.
Job Description
About the team
Lead, coach and motivate the market commercial operation team to deliver all support processes and also manages any relationships with any internal and external customer service providers to ensure service level agreements and business results are delivered.
Key Tasks
Participate, Act as Role Model as a Country Leadership Member
Effectively lead the team of diverse capabilities to support our business objectives, key capabilities include: 1) RTM and Sales Capability Development, 2) Channel Activation Deployment, 3) Customer Services, 4) Sales Digital and Business Data.
Delegates work appropriately and ensures that the right people and resources are available to deliver work/ on customer related projects. Provides the team with a clear direction and defines standards of performance expected; Monitors performance and provide timely and constructive feedback to enable team development; Motivates and empowers others to achieve goals and provides others with coaching and development opportunities.
Monitor and control total Castrol Vietnam commercial budgets: 1) Trade Rebates & Discounts, 2) CAPEX, 3) Sales Development expense and open
Manage the effective integration of cross-functional activities which impacts our ability to provide highest competitive advantages.
Experience Required
University degree essential
Minimum 15 years experience in commercial activities or relevant fields with min 5 years in functional leadership role
Strong digital savvy / acumen is preferred
Demonstrated track record of performance delivery and process / continuous improvement through influencing and coaching others
Team leadership / management - Mastery
Internal functional navigation in support of business - Mastery
RTM and Channel management - Mastery
Apply digital and technology tools to drive our business growth - Skilful
Have good Finance for non Finance Manager acumen - Skilful
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