brand manager London, England
Job description
We are looking for a Global Brand (or Senior Brand) Marketing Manager to join our Global Marketing team!
- Location of role: 2 days a week office based (London, SE1 0LH) & 3 days home working
- Brands you will be working on: REN Clean Skincare
Overview:
We are recruiting for a new Global Brand (or Senior Brand) Marketing Manager at REN Clean Skincare where we have been making waves in the beauty industry since launching in London in 2000. At REN we are passionate about creating exceptional skincare products specifically designed for sensitive skin. Our commitment to being Clean to Skin and Clean to Planet guides us, and we are determined to claim the top spot as the leading clean sensitive skincare brand worldwide.
As the newest member of our team reporting to REN's Global Head of Marketing and Strategy, your role will involve spearheading vital aspects of our Brand and Innovation strategies on a global scale. We are seeking a seasoned Marketeer who possesses the confidence to take charge and independently drive business-critical projects. As part of our agile and close-knit team, we are in search of an ambitious leader who exhibits unwavering determination and is always ready to lend support and collaborate with the rest of the team to achieve goals together.
Join us on an exciting exhilarating journey at REN Clean Skincare and make a significant impact on our brand's trajectory.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Drive and oversee both Brand and Innovation management, ensuring seamless integration between the two
- Take charge of end-to-end project management for pivotal global brand and innovation initiatives, including the launch of new products, refreshing existing franchises, and devising effective market and product strategies
- Collaborate closely with the consumer activation team to research and develop innovation and activation plans that align with market needs
- Skilfully manage and optimise the portfolio of core and innovative SKUs/franchises, including packaging, claims, and gross margin management
- Proactively lead performance analysis and reviews, taking decisive actions and implementing necessary changes to drive success
- Assume full responsibility for end-to-end innovation management, collaborating with third-party manufacturers and contract manufacturers, driving insight and data-driven innovation pipelines, and skilfully overseeing key innovation projects in close collaboration with R&D, Supply Chain, Consumer Marketing, and Sales teams
- Cascade critical messages to education and training teams, equipping them with relevant brand materials to effectively deliver brand knowledge
- Conduct thorough research on consumer insights, trends, and testing, utilising key findings to inform and enhance project strategies
- Develop, own, and support the facilitation of significant internal workshops and meetings, as well as external customer touchpoints to drive collaboration and alignment
- Provide marketing materials and support to international teams in key growth markets, including China, ensuring cohesive brand representation across regions
What we are looking for:
- Track record of independently leading both brand and innovation management, showcasing your ability to drive successful outcomes
- Proven expertise in leading innovation projects and executing impactful campaigns, delivering results that exceed expectations
- Embody a creative mindset, consistently bringing fresh and innovative ideas to the table that push boundaries and inspire others
- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, thriving in dynamic and evolving environments where multiple projects intersect
- Excel in relationship building and adeptly negotiate with stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, enabling you to foster successful relationships with internal and external teams on both local and global scales
- Exhibit strong organisational abilities, with impeccable project management skills and an unwavering attention to detail
- Highlight your proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional project teams, guiding them towards shared goals and successful project completion
- Display the capacity to derive compelling strategic recommendations from data and develop well-structured presentations with clear and rationale-driven decision-making
- Demonstrate a willingness to go beyond the scope of your direct role, offering support to other areas as the team collaborates to achieve victory
- Showcase strong presentation skills, including the ability to create engaging presentation materials and deliver impactful presentations in person and virtually
- Embrace a deep passion for sustainability, the planet, and skincare, aligning with our brand's core values and mission
What we offer:
- Flexible working culture to fit around your lifestyle.
- Generous staff discount across our brands!
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
- Summer Fridays – Early finish!
- Competitive salary & discretionary annual bonus.
- Vitality Private Healthcare Insurance.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
As an equal opportunities' employer, Unilever Prestige Hub Brands: REN/Murad/Kate Somerville/Living Proof/Tatcha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do. In particular, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Unilever Prestige Hub Brands/REN/Murad/Kate Somerville/Living Proof.
