Haircare Marketing Manager – Northern Europe (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Haircare Marketing Manager – Northern Europe (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours.

We have a great opportunity for a Marketing Manager to join our business on a 12-month fixed term contract, covering a maternity leave. Working within the Marketing Team you will be responsible for leading the Haircare portfolio in Northern Europe, including OGX®, AVEENO® Hair, NEUTROGENA® T/GEL® and REGAINE®, reporting to the Skin Health & Haircare Director. You will be coaching and developing a team of three as line manager, while leading a cross-functional team to execute plans with excellence.

Location: Reading, Berkshire (hybrid working)

What you will do:

• Drive growth of the Haircare portfolio across the Northern Europe Cluster
• Full accountability to deliver the in-year full P&L and share targets, as well as shaping Northern Europe Yr2-Yr3 plans in partnership with regional/global teams.
• You will lead the UK Haircare Squad (cross-functional team), while also supporting local Ireland & Nordics market teams.
• You will be responsible for driving excellence in execution for your brands across Northern Europe (including integrated business planning, media, Influencer & PR, perfect store, revenue growth management and joint business planning with customers)
• Collaborate with local Commercial teams to address challenges, drive opportunities and build differentiated plans to unlock category growth with key retail partners.
• Use analytical skills to shape and size commercial and innovation opportunities
• Develop and coach a direct team, also lead the cross functional Squad working in close collaboration with the Squad Director.

Experience required:

• Experienced at Marketing Manager level with a strong track record of performance in a matrixed organization.
• Degree level educated or equivalent experience and brand management experience in an FMCG environment. (Haircare / skincare / beauty expertise preferred but not essential).
• People management experience essential, with past responsibility for coaching and developing teams.
• Experience developing, adapting and activating content & communication plans, including media strategy and deployment, data driven marketing, influence & PR.
• Experience working in the UK market with a deep understanding of UK customers and the retail landscape.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including P&L development.

What we're looking for:

• Strong interpersonal and people management skills and collaborative style, able to work with multiple stakeholders simultaneously and influence both upwards and downwards.
• Can-do positive attitude, with the ability to influence and work in a collaborative way and identify creative solutions to challenges.
• Proactive and results driven, creates a sense of urgency for direct reports & team members to meet objectives. Enjoys bringing new ideas to the table & holds others accountable.
• Proven implementation ability and flexibility to adapt plans/challenges as they arise.
• Strong analytical and influencing skills, and known to work as self-directed decision-maker.
• Demonstrates ability and experienced in analysing data quickly and inferring insights to act and move forward.
• The ability to master complexity, able to communicate clearly with strong impact and excels in leading teams.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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