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DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL & CONSUMER AFFAIRS – SMALL APPLIANCES / BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Employer
Clear Edge Search & Selection Ltd
Location
Fleet, Hampshire with international travel
Salary
£competitive salary plus benefits
Closing date
6 Mar 2017

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Business Sector
Non Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Other Job Function

Job Details

Director of Technical & Consumer Affairs – Small Appliances / Beauty Products

£competitive salary plus benefits

Fleet, Hampshire with international travel

Founded in 1959, the Conair Corporation is a global, market leader of small appliances and electrical beauty products with revenues in excess of $2bn. The UK subsidiary business has grown rapidly over the past 30 years, driven by new product innovation, a commitment to quality and strong customer relationships in the retail and wholesale markets. With a broad product range in electrical hair care, brushes & accessories and small domestic appliances, Conair is home to many leading brands including BaByliss, BaByliss Pro, TRESemmé, Rusk, Scϋnci, and Cuisinart. Owing to an upcoming retirement, Conair UK is now looking to appoint a Director of Technical & Consumer Affairs, based out of their Fleet head office.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Technical & Consumer Affairs will take responsibility for a large team across 2 sites in the UK both in Fleet and Chorley. You will manage technical, quality and compliance as well as the UK customer service function.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

  • Management and organisation of UK quality control facilities and all external consultancies where relevant
  • Overall responsibility for compliance and ensuring all products meet European standards and legislation
  • Management support to all brand protection and counterfeiting initiatives, as well as liaising with Trading Standards when applicable
  • Maintenance of ISO 9001 compliance of Quality Control, Customer Care and Spares Departments
  • Overseeing and presenting new product launches with key customers such as Boots, Superdrug and Argos
  • Lead key company projects as set out by the board of directors
  • Responsibility for initial, basic technical training of all UK Conair employees
  • International travel to key locations including America and the Far East

This is a broad and exciting leadership role that will form a key part of the UK management team of Conair. The successful candidate must have experience within a consumer electronics environment and have operated at a senior level. Strong people management skills are essential, as is an ability to operate in an empathetic, measured way when working under pressure. An ability to communicate effectively with key customers, external stakeholders and staff at all levels is important in this role. A reasonable understanding of technical legislation, Trading Standards, insurance processes and IOS 9001 would all be an advantage.

If you feel like you have the experience outlined above and are considering a new opportunity, please apply directly to tom.fox@ceselection.com. All third party applications will be forwarded to our exclusive recruitment partner Clear Edge Search & Selection.

Company

Clear Edge are an executive search and selection business, specialising in roles from middle management to Board level in FMCG and Retail sectors.

Recruiting high-calibre professionals across:

  • Sales & Marketing
  • Operations, Technical & Supply Chain
  • Retail

Genuine experts in your sector:

  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Health, Beauty & Household Products
  • Consumer Durables

Our specialist consultants take a highly pro-active approach on behalf of their clients and candidates, with total commitment to service and results. Using our extensive market knowledge, unrivalled network of contacts and modern day recruitment techniques, we're here to give you the clear edge over the competition.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0113 2054970
Location
Lister House
Lister Hill
Horsforth
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS18 5AZ
GB

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