Head of Growth Academy APAC

Primary Purpose of the Position

This role exists to

• Strategically drive the commercial capability (e.g. Sales, Pricing, Product Planning, Branding, Insights & Analytics) building agenda within the APAC region, ensuring alignment with the APAC 1-2-3 goals.
• Provide thought-leadership to country sales capability teams and other relevant stakeholders, guiding the cultivation of exemplary behaviors and the elevation of collective competence.
• Lead the implementation of development assessments, crafting and delivering development offerings that adhere to the Competency Framework under the Goodyear Growth Academy umbrella.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, leveraging Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across different areas to uphold the Great Framework and ensure sustainable implementation.
• Build trust relations with business leaders to ensure their buy-in and commitment in driving continuous capability building.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities Include percentage of time spent on each item listed.

% of time

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

20%

Strategic Planning

• Define and execute a commercial capability-building strategy across key areas, including Sales, Pricing, Product Planning, Branding, and Insights & Analytics, ensuring alignment with regional business priorities.
• Lead the planning and execution of capability-building activities, ensuring effective delivery and measurable impact on commercial performance.

15%

Thought Leadership & Best Practices

• Act as a trusted advisor to country sales capability teams and business leaders, driving the adoption of best practices in capability building.
• Establish a systematic approach to enhance team and organizational commercial competencies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

35%

Assessment Tools & Development Programs

• Lead the design and implementation of competency assessment tools to identify skill gaps and development needs.
• Develop and implement learning and development initiatives under the Goodyear Growth Academy framework, ensuring alignment with the Competency Framework and critical capability priorities.
• Integrate competency assessments and development activities within the employee lifecycle, ensuring sustainable and impactful career growth.

10%

Budget Management & Resource Optimization

• Prudently manage development funds, ensuring optimal allocation toward impactful learning material creation and updates.
• Establish partnerships with external development providers as needed to complement internal capabilities.
• Oversee the Growth Academy APAC budget, including budget planning, expenditure approval, and monitoring.

20%

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Implement robust mechanisms to track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to development effectiveness and capability advancement.
• Synthesize development data into comprehensive monthly reports that provide insights and recommendations to management, fostering informed decision-making.

Education & Certifications

Indicated the level of education required and desired for this position, including major area of study, special training & certifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Marketing, or a related field.

Desired

A Master’s degree or professional certification in Learning & Development, Sales Enablement, or Leadership Development is a plus.

Experience

Describe previous experience required, including years – experience can include types of work, types of environments or situations

• 10+ years of experience in capability development, learning & development, sales enablement, or commercial excellence within a multinational organization.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing development programs, competency frameworks, and assessment tools in a commercial or sales-driven environment.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders at a regional or global level.
• Strong background in budget management, ensuring effective allocation of resources for capability-building initiatives.
• Experience in leveraging digital learning platforms, tools, and external training providers to enhance development offerings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities                                                                                   

Describe knowledge, skills and abilities required, including functional, technical and managerial

• Strategic Thinking & Planning – Ability to align development initiatives with business objectives and long-term growth strategies.
• Stakeholder Management & Influence – Strong ability to engage, influence, and gain buy-in from senior leaders, business partners, and country teams.
• Facilitation & Coaching – Excellent skills in leading learning sessions, coaching teams, and enhancing commercial competencies.
• Cross-Cultural & Cross-Functional Collaboration – Experience working in diverse, multi-market environments, driving alignment across functions and geographies.
• Analytical & Data-Driven Decision-Making – Ability to leverage competency assessments and performance metrics to refine development programs.
• Leadership & Influence – A credible thought leader who can drive mindset shifts and champion a culture of continuous learning.
• Strong Business Acumen – Understands commercial operations and market dynamics to tailor development programs to business needs.
• Results-Oriented & Performance-Driven – Focused on delivering measurable outcomes and long-term business impact.