Channel Development Specialist (m/f/d)

We are looking for a Channel Development Specialist (f/m/d) to support the development and execution of our channel strategy.

In this role, you will work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Commercial Excellence teams to analyze data, identify opportunities, and help translate insights into actionable recommendations for the field organization. This is an analytically strong, execution-focused role with exposure to senior stakeholders, offering a great opportunity to grow into a strategic commercial position.

About the company

At Cooper Consumer Health, we’re building a legacy. Are you ready to be part of it? Cooper Consumer Health is one of Europe’s leading consumer healthcare groups, delivering trusted OTC self-care solutions that empower healthier living every day.

With a strong international footprint and an ambitious growth strategy, Cooper Consumer Health is rapidly expanding. Our portfolio covers numerous therapeutic areas such as calming and sleeping aids, vitamins and minerals, sun and skincare, and foot care, including powerhouse brands such as Armolipid, Saugella, Mag2, Valdispert, Oenobiol, Excilor, Vitascorbol, Betadine and CB12.

Over the past 4 years, we’ve grown from €500 million to €1.2 billion in revenue, driven by both strategic acquisitions and strong organic performance. Today, our strong European footprint spans France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Belux, DACH and beyond driven by 1500+ colleagues — and we’re just getting started.

We’re not just growing and transforming the industry. We are creating our legacy.

Why us?

This is not a “business as usual” role. You will shape how we define and execute channel strategy in DACH, directly influencing commercial performance. Working closely with the Head of Sales and cross-functional teams, you will have the autonomy and visibility to translate insights into tangible impact in a high-growth environment. This role is based in a hybrid working model in Mannheim. While we regularly come together in the office to collaborate, there is no minimum on-site requirement.

Our values are embedded in everything we do:

• Just own it. We are entrepreneurs to make it happen.
• Choose to do it right: We partner with colleagues & customers while caring for consumer’s health.
• Stronger together: We COOPERate to thrive as ONE TEAM.
• Enjoy outperforming: We deliver value creation now and for the future with passion and can-do attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and refinement of channel strategies
• Identify growth opportunities across customer segments and channels
• Assist in translating strategies into concrete commercial initiatives

Data Analysis & Insights

• Analyze sales, market, and customer data to identify trends and opportunities
• Support the creation of clear, actionable insights for the sales organization
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to ensure alignment on priorities
• Help translate marketing campaigns into sales-relevant actions
• Support category and channel initiatives

Execution & Performance Tracking

• Support rollout of commercial initiatives to the field force
• Track performance of key initiatives and provide recommendations for improvement
• Help standardize tools, templates, and processes

Digital & AI Enablement

• Support the use of digital tools (e.g., dashboards, CRM, reporting tools)
• Explore simple automation or AI-supported analysis (e.g., reporting efficiency)

Required Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in Sales, Commercial Excellence, Category Management, Business Analytics, or similar
• First experience working with sales or market data
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus
• Experience in FMCG, healthcare, or consumer goods is a plus (not mandatory)
• Fluent in German and English

Analytical Thinking – able to structure data and extract key insights

Hands-on & Execution-oriented – supports implementation, not just concepts

Business Curiosity – eager to understand what drives sales performance

Collaboration Skills – works effectively across functions

Proactive Mindset – takes initiative and ownership of topics

Learning Agility – open to developing skills in strategy, data, and AI