Our client, a skincare & cosmetics brand, is seeking a Senior Manager for Global Product Marketing with experience in color cosmetics.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the development of the innovation calendar with product development gaining buy in from education, US Marketing and key regions (APAC, UK) to meet the brand strategy and growth targets.
• Support the Executive Director in the gate approval process for innovation and go-to-market plans to gain buy in and support from the Executive Committee.
• Partner with US and International teams on local assortments, forecasting, line edits, pricing recommendations and go to market strategy.
• Drive a digital-first approach to launch plans in partnership with cross functional teams (PR, Social, Influencer, CRM, EComm, Paid Media)
• Develop ongoing support strategy for core franchises to defend and grow market share for color and skincare.
• Leverage consumer research, CRM data and industry reports to drive consumer insights and identify white space opportunities for future innovation in product, communication and go to market strategies.
• Supports the Executive Director in developing programs and initiatives that elevate the brand experience while ensuring global image, standards and direction is upheld.
• Lead project management process cross functionally for innovation to deliver launches on time and with excellence.
• Oversee the artwork process in conjunction with packaging designer and internal creative team
• Support the development of key presentations for Executive Meetings, Market Week and In the Kitchen.
• Ensure consistent message across all internal documents (bulletins, marketing decks, retailer presentation etc.)
• Develop the brief for creative development (campaigns, 360 briefs, VM etc.)
• Manage and develop marketing coordinator.

Qualifications

• College degree, 7 years of work experience in marketing
• Experience in a global beauty role, preferably in prestige cosmetics
• Experience working with Sephora, Ulta or other retailers a plus
• A passionate, energetic team-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Experience managing others
• Strong project management skills, structured, sense of respect of timeline, sense of urgency; able to adapt to shifting priorities and ongoing feedback
• Attention to details, ability to work independently, reliable
• Proactive, self-sufficient working style – able to manage up, manage down and manage across several team.
• Strong oral, written, communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business-related field

Please submit a resume for consideration.

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