Claire O'dowd Email Address

National Business and Channel Manager

Kimberly-Clark Professional provides products help safeguard people who are working to help the world move forward.

Following a successful 20 year relationship management, business development and leadership career, I enjoyed a career break in 2014 to travel and complete my MBA. I have since enjoyed the challenge of a variety of contract roles which have involved internal and external multi-level engagement, marketing plans, category management, communication plans, B2B channel management, and leading projects resulting in profit improvements, stock holding reductions, operational efficiencies, business retention, and data enhancement. Successfully managing and growing portfolios exceeding $100m, I am an open communicator and have built customer focused solutions in competitive sectors with varying needs including Healthcare, Facility Management, FMCG, Industrial, Government and Hospitality. Key strengths include: •Strategic Planning •Strategic Business Planning •Marketing and Promotional Plans •Communications •Product Forecasting / Supply Chain •Stakeholder Engagement •Social & Community Care •Negotiating •Commercial Analysis & Data Management •Tender & Contract Management •Project Management •Focus on Continuous Improvement •Mentoring & Leadership •Training - Preparation & Presentations •Business Management, Operations & Administration