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Our client Dometic (www.dometic.com) is a global market leader in branded solutions for Mobile Living in the application areas of Food & Beverage, Climate, Power & Control and Other applications. The vertical end-user markets are Recreational Vehicles (RV), Commercial & Passenger Vehicles (CPV), Marine, Outdoor Standalone Products, Residential and Hospitality.

Part of Outdoor Standalone Products, the Tents organization specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing qualitative camping equipment for adventure and travel enthusiasts, under the two brands: Dometic (Premium & Innovative) and Kampa (Family Camping & Quality). To the global headquarters in the United Kingdom, we are now recruiting a  

Global Head of Tents – Dometic & Kampa

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Leader to drive and transform the Dometic Tents division. The Head of Tents holds full P&L ownership of both the Dometic and Kampa outdoor tent and awning portfolios globally. This operational and strategic leadership role encompasses strategic direction, international team management, product development, portfolio lifecycle management, logistics, and demand forecasting. Reporting to the Head of Sub-segment Standalone Products based in Germany, your main responsibilities are:

• Take full global responsibility for the Tents business, owning the P&L and balance sheet and driving the ambition to double sales over the next five years.
• Define and execute the global category vision and strategy for the Dometic and Kampa brands, driving sustainable, profitable growth and strengthening their respective market positions.
• Identify and capitalize on market opportunities, prioritizing EMEA, with the potential to accelerate growth opportunities in the Americas and APAC.
• Lead the development and execution of the product portfolio strategy, from concept and product development to launch, lifecycle management and continuous improvement.
• Manage the category, portfolio and brand architecture across Dometic and Kampa, ensuring clear consumer propositions, effective assortment management and limited internal overlap.
• Drive global sales growth through effective go-to-market strategies, channel development and strong collaboration with regional sales teams across dealers, distributors, key accounts, marketplaces and direct-to-consumer channels.
• Oversee global operations, including sourcing, manufacturing, demand forecasting, supply chain and logistics, business control, ensuring cost efficiency, product quality, timely delivery and healthy inventory levels.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts and financial plans, monitor performance and implement corrective actions to achieve financial targets.
• Lead and develop a high-performing international team across product management, product development, sales, marketing and operations, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with customers, partners and key stakeholders, using consumer insights, market trends and customer feedback to drive innovation and business performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company policies across all markets.

Your profile:

• At least 15 years of experience in senior management roles within the outdoor adventure, sporting goods, camping or a related industry.
• A proven track record of transforming and driving business growth and profitability, with full P&L and balance sheet responsibility.
• Strong expertise in Category Management, with the ability to define a compelling category vision and product strategy and translate it into actionable cross-functional plans.
• Extensive experience in product portfolio management, product development and lifecycle management, with a strong understanding of outdoor consumers and market dynamics.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control and working capital management.
• Experience in international sales, omnichannel go-to-market strategies and the development of new markets and distribution channels.
• A solid understanding of global operations, including sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics and inventory management.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, combined with a hands-on approach to execution and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership and team-building abilities, with a proven ability to inspire and develop cross-functional teams in an international environment.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
• Ideally living in the Essex region or nearby.

Our client offers an interesting and challenging position with a high level of autonomy and responsibility. If you want to participate in the development of a continuously growing group with the support of a dynamic and dedicated team, then this position is for you!

This recruitment is managed by Expatria Human Resources. Please submit your application and CV here. Reference 26105GHTEXP.