Sterling Kohler
General Manager - Kast Location: onsite in Nottinghamshire Fantastic salary and benefits package to be discussed on application.We encourage you to apply early as we will initially be reviewing applications by 14th November 2023. It's an exciting time to join Kohler Co., with over 30 diverse brands in 50+ countries, we are continuing to experience significant growth and re-investment into our privately owned, $7 billion business. We have an exceptional opportunity to become our General Manager at Kast, part of the Luxury Brands Group for Kohler Co. Kitchen & Bath. In this role you will have overall leadership of the P&L for the Business, as well as managing the short- and long-term development of the Kast Business Strategy. This includes extending the brand value, overseeing the development of the product portfolio, and maximizing its potential in associated categories and channels across the US and UK, with additional global brand expansion as the next priority. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES •To manage the short- and long-term development of the Kast business in the UK & US, setting the growth strategy, and leveraging its placement within the wider Luxury Brands business in Kohler's Kitchen & Bath organization. •Spearhead the transition to a new factory, showroom and office space in Nottinghamshire, UK which maximizes our Product Development and Operational performance and provides a new experience for the team to build the brand. •Develop the Kast brand by creating a clear brand strategy to be applied globally. Execute a brand building plan adopting corporate policy in liaison with Kohler Co. to meet the need to increase customer awareness within the commercial sector. •Develop and deliver the strategic plan for the growth of Kast including developing a strong product offering, by creating new products and integrating wider Kohler luxury products into the product portfolio. •Own and drive the improvement in Kast P & L performance for the business unit recognizing the need to achieve agreed targets. •Drive sales growth for through the solid line management of marketing and sales teams. •Provide knowledge and support on activities of all Product Marketing and New Product Development to deliver market leading products. •Guide the development of Direct-to-Consumer for Kast, through new ecommerce and digital marketing strategies. •Continuously evaluate major and developing international markets for opportunities for increased Kast product sales either through new distributors, new subsidiaries or existing Kohler organisations. •Ensure full appreciation of market pricing and competitor positioning both in the UK and major export markets to result in a strategy that wins market share for the business. •Prepare annual business plans for assigned products and services, including marketing and sales strategies and annual budgets for the Business. Ensure that these strategies and plans are reflected in the individual brand product marketing and sales plans. •Champion change and growth with the associate population to aid in understanding, embracing, and driving the strategic vision. •Lead the discovery of industry, market and customer insights and the conversion of these insights into strategic programs, action plans and innovation in products, service and processes. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Essential: -Bachelor's Degree -Broad experience covering Sales and Marketing strategic experience -Strong leadership skills and experience -Comfortable with up to 25% travel (predominantly London, UK, plus some global travel) -Background in luxury brands -Market knowledge and experience of building growth strategies Desirable: -MBA with major study in Management or Marketing -At least five to ten years of related experience -Interior design sensibility -Knowledge of the US market -Entrepreneurial background -Background in either plumbing and design industry, or a closely related sector e.g. home design Kast (a Kohler Company): About Us We are a design-led business based on the edge of Sherwood Forest, in the heart of the UK. Specialists in the design and manufacture of contemporary concrete basins, we design and make everything from our factory in the UK and deliver worldwide. Why Work at Kohler? Kohler's mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates' development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual's personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler. In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, bonus, health plan, pension and more! Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at You can also find out more about our operating philosophy, Believing in Better, here Kohler is an equal opportunity employer. It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race. If, as an individual with a disability, you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the HR department through Note for Recruitment Agencies - the Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies and where we require external support we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.
General Manager - Kast Location: onsite in Nottinghamshire Fantastic salary and benefits package to be discussed on application.We encourage you to apply early as we will initially be reviewing applications by 14th November 2023. It's an exciting time to join Kohler Co., with over 30 diverse brands in 50+ countries, we are continuing to experience significant growth and re-investment into our privately owned, $7 billion business. We have an exceptional opportunity to become our General Manager at Kast, part of the Luxury Brands Group for Kohler Co. Kitchen & Bath. In this role you will have overall leadership of the P&L for the Business, as well as managing the short- and long-term development of the Kast Business Strategy. This includes extending the brand value, overseeing the development of the product portfolio, and maximizing its potential in associated categories and channels across the US and UK, with additional global brand expansion as the next priority. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES •To manage the short- and long-term development of the Kast business in the UK & US, setting the growth strategy, and leveraging its placement within the wider Luxury Brands business in Kohler's Kitchen & Bath organization. •Spearhead the transition to a new factory, showroom and office space in Nottinghamshire, UK which maximizes our Product Development and Operational performance and provides a new experience for the team to build the brand. •Develop the Kast brand by creating a clear brand strategy to be applied globally. Execute a brand building plan adopting corporate policy in liaison with Kohler Co. to meet the need to increase customer awareness within the commercial sector. •Develop and deliver the strategic plan for the growth of Kast including developing a strong product offering, by creating new products and integrating wider Kohler luxury products into the product portfolio. •Own and drive the improvement in Kast P & L performance for the business unit recognizing the need to achieve agreed targets. •Drive sales growth for through the solid line management of marketing and sales teams. •Provide knowledge and support on activities of all Product Marketing and New Product Development to deliver market leading products. •Guide the development of Direct-to-Consumer for Kast, through new ecommerce and digital marketing strategies. •Continuously evaluate major and developing international markets for opportunities for increased Kast product sales either through new distributors, new subsidiaries or existing Kohler organisations. •Ensure full appreciation of market pricing and competitor positioning both in the UK and major export markets to result in a strategy that wins market share for the business. •Prepare annual business plans for assigned products and services, including marketing and sales strategies and annual budgets for the Business. Ensure that these strategies and plans are reflected in the individual brand product marketing and sales plans. •Champion change and growth with the associate population to aid in understanding, embracing, and driving the strategic vision. •Lead the discovery of industry, market and customer insights and the conversion of these insights into strategic programs, action plans and innovation in products, service and processes. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Essential: -Bachelor's Degree -Broad experience covering Sales and Marketing strategic experience -Strong leadership skills and experience -Comfortable with up to 25% travel (predominantly London, UK, plus some global travel) -Background in luxury brands -Market knowledge and experience of building growth strategies Desirable: -MBA with major study in Management or Marketing -At least five to ten years of related experience -Interior design sensibility -Knowledge of the US market -Entrepreneurial background -Background in either plumbing and design industry, or a closely related sector e.g. home design Kast (a Kohler Company): About Us We are a design-led business based on the edge of Sherwood Forest, in the heart of the UK. Specialists in the design and manufacture of contemporary concrete basins, we design and make everything from our factory in the UK and deliver worldwide. Why Work at Kohler? Kohler's mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates' development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual's personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler. In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, bonus, health plan, pension and more! Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at You can also find out more about our operating philosophy, Believing in Better, here Kohler is an equal opportunity employer. It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race. If, as an individual with a disability, you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the HR department through Note for Recruitment Agencies - the Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies and where we require external support we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.
Sterling Kohler
General Manager - Kast Location: onsite in Nottinghamshire Fantastic salary and benefits package to be discussed on application.We encourage you to apply early as we will initially be reviewing applications by 14th November 2023. It's an exciting time to join Kohler Co., with over 30 diverse brands in 50+ countries, we are continuing to experience significant growth and re-investment into our privately owned, $7 billion business. We have an exceptional opportunity to become our General Manager at Kast, part of the Luxury Brands Group for Kohler Co. Kitchen & Bath. In this role you will have overall leadership of the P&L for the Business, as well as managing the short- and long-term development of the Kast Business Strategy. This includes extending the brand value, overseeing the development of the product portfolio, and maximizing its potential in associated categories and channels across the US and UK, with additional global brand expansion as the next priority. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES •To manage the short- and long-term development of the Kast business in the UK & US, setting the growth strategy, and leveraging its placement within the wider Luxury Brands business in Kohler's Kitchen & Bath organization. •Spearhead the transition to a new factory, showroom and office space in Nottinghamshire, UK which maximizes our Product Development and Operational performance and provides a new experience for the team to build the brand. •Develop the Kast brand by creating a clear brand strategy to be applied globally. Execute a brand building plan adopting corporate policy in liaison with Kohler Co. to meet the need to increase customer awareness within the commercial sector. •Develop and deliver the strategic plan for the growth of Kast including developing a strong product offering, by creating new products and integrating wider Kohler luxury products into the product portfolio. •Own and drive the improvement in Kast P & L performance for the business unit recognizing the need to achieve agreed targets. •Drive sales growth for through the solid line management of marketing and sales teams. •Provide knowledge and support on activities of all Product Marketing and New Product Development to deliver market leading products. •Guide the development of Direct-to-Consumer for Kast, through new ecommerce and digital marketing strategies. •Continuously evaluate major and developing international markets for opportunities for increased Kast product sales either through new distributors, new subsidiaries or existing Kohler organisations. •Ensure full appreciation of market pricing and competitor positioning both in the UK and major export markets to result in a strategy that wins market share for the business. •Prepare annual business plans for assigned products and services, including marketing and sales strategies and annual budgets for the Business. Ensure that these strategies and plans are reflected in the individual brand product marketing and sales plans. •Champion change and growth with the associate population to aid in understanding, embracing, and driving the strategic vision. •Lead the discovery of industry, market and customer insights and the conversion of these insights into strategic programs, action plans and innovation in products, service and processes. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Essential: -Bachelor's Degree -Broad experience covering Sales and Marketing strategic experience -Strong leadership skills and experience -Comfortable with up to 25% travel (predominantly London, UK, plus some global travel) -Background in luxury brands -Market knowledge and experience of building growth strategies Desirable: -MBA with major study in Management or Marketing -At least five to ten years of related experience -Interior design sensibility -Knowledge of the US market -Entrepreneurial background -Background in either plumbing and design industry, or a closely related sector e.g. home design Kast (a Kohler Company): About Us We are a design-led business based on the edge of Sherwood Forest, in the heart of the UK. Specialists in the design and manufacture of contemporary concrete basins, we design and make everything from our factory in the UK and deliver worldwide. Why Work at Kohler? Kohler's mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates' development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual's personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler. In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, bonus, health plan, pension and more! Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at You can also find out more about our operating philosophy, Believing in Better, here Kohler is an equal opportunity employer. It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race. If, as an individual with a disability, you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the HR department through Note for Recruitment Agencies - the Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies and where we require external support we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.
General Manager - Kast Location: onsite in Nottinghamshire Fantastic salary and benefits package to be discussed on application.We encourage you to apply early as we will initially be reviewing applications by 14th November 2023. It's an exciting time to join Kohler Co., with over 30 diverse brands in 50+ countries, we are continuing to experience significant growth and re-investment into our privately owned, $7 billion business. We have an exceptional opportunity to become our General Manager at Kast, part of the Luxury Brands Group for Kohler Co. Kitchen & Bath. In this role you will have overall leadership of the P&L for the Business, as well as managing the short- and long-term development of the Kast Business Strategy. This includes extending the brand value, overseeing the development of the product portfolio, and maximizing its potential in associated categories and channels across the US and UK, with additional global brand expansion as the next priority. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES •To manage the short- and long-term development of the Kast business in the UK & US, setting the growth strategy, and leveraging its placement within the wider Luxury Brands business in Kohler's Kitchen & Bath organization. •Spearhead the transition to a new factory, showroom and office space in Nottinghamshire, UK which maximizes our Product Development and Operational performance and provides a new experience for the team to build the brand. •Develop the Kast brand by creating a clear brand strategy to be applied globally. Execute a brand building plan adopting corporate policy in liaison with Kohler Co. to meet the need to increase customer awareness within the commercial sector. •Develop and deliver the strategic plan for the growth of Kast including developing a strong product offering, by creating new products and integrating wider Kohler luxury products into the product portfolio. •Own and drive the improvement in Kast P & L performance for the business unit recognizing the need to achieve agreed targets. •Drive sales growth for through the solid line management of marketing and sales teams. •Provide knowledge and support on activities of all Product Marketing and New Product Development to deliver market leading products. •Guide the development of Direct-to-Consumer for Kast, through new ecommerce and digital marketing strategies. •Continuously evaluate major and developing international markets for opportunities for increased Kast product sales either through new distributors, new subsidiaries or existing Kohler organisations. •Ensure full appreciation of market pricing and competitor positioning both in the UK and major export markets to result in a strategy that wins market share for the business. •Prepare annual business plans for assigned products and services, including marketing and sales strategies and annual budgets for the Business. Ensure that these strategies and plans are reflected in the individual brand product marketing and sales plans. •Champion change and growth with the associate population to aid in understanding, embracing, and driving the strategic vision. •Lead the discovery of industry, market and customer insights and the conversion of these insights into strategic programs, action plans and innovation in products, service and processes. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Essential: -Bachelor's Degree -Broad experience covering Sales and Marketing strategic experience -Strong leadership skills and experience -Comfortable with up to 25% travel (predominantly London, UK, plus some global travel) -Background in luxury brands -Market knowledge and experience of building growth strategies Desirable: -MBA with major study in Management or Marketing -At least five to ten years of related experience -Interior design sensibility -Knowledge of the US market -Entrepreneurial background -Background in either plumbing and design industry, or a closely related sector e.g. home design Kast (a Kohler Company): About Us We are a design-led business based on the edge of Sherwood Forest, in the heart of the UK. Specialists in the design and manufacture of contemporary concrete basins, we design and make everything from our factory in the UK and deliver worldwide. Why Work at Kohler? Kohler's mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates' development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual's personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler. In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, bonus, health plan, pension and more! Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at You can also find out more about our operating philosophy, Believing in Better, here Kohler is an equal opportunity employer. It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race. If, as an individual with a disability, you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the HR department through Note for Recruitment Agencies - the Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies and where we require external support we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.