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Description

PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES:

+ End to end owner of assigned Skincare Category for Clinique

+ Responsible for defining strategic objectives for the assigned categories, in alignment with senior leadership.

+ Create 3-year action plans and successfully execute defined objectives to grow the assigned categories.

+ Develop and foster a strong 18-month rolling calendar plan that is aligned with the overall Category and Brand strategies and global objectives, and fosters growth in the assigned business segments.

+ Consistently deliver successful products and programs on time and within budget.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Responsible for keeping team abreast of assigned category performance, product opportunities and all category related information.

+ Constantly monitors the performance of Clinique versus the competition to identify product need gaps and opportunities; develops and executes action plans to improve brand performance.

+ Is the expert and key point person for performance of assigned segments (shipments, sell-thru, cost of goods, sku count, pricing and new product forecasts) as well as the competition.

Assists team in developing Global Marketing Calendars and support programs; responsible for gaining approval for assigned segment programs and projects.

+ Responsible for managing the conception and development of marketing programs for assigned categories

+ Manages team to prepare business cases and planning documents to gain Senior Management approval on launch support

+ Responsible for overseeing the preparation of all Planning Guides to inform all markets of the upcoming programs for assigned categories

Directs all forums for program/product development to ensure that programs meet Clinique’s strategic and financial objectives for specified segments

+ Provides direction and spearheads the development of launches with all necessary support groups on assigned projects.

+ Oversees the preparation of all paperwork necessary to get projects registered internally; Manages support program development to ensure programs are on time, within budget and meet strategic objectives

Cultivates close collaborative relationships with local marketing teams to ensure programs developed by global Marketing meet affiliate market needs.

Responsible for providing all affiliates with timely information on all calendarized programs; liaises regularly with affiliate Marketing teams to ensure programs meet Market needs

Prepares materials for presentation of marketing plans to all affiliates and Retailers when applicable, i.e. Sales Meetings, Regional Roundtables.

Leads by example to create an environment that is encouraging, respectful and builds team cooperation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years related experience.

• Possesses strong leadership, analytical, creative, and communication skills.

• Possesses pro-active strategic and critical thinking skills and the ability to take initiative, anticipate next steps and offer recommendations.

• Self-starter, accountable and highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects/deadlines at once. Highly detail-oriented with unprompted follow-through.

• Proven balance of results and program driver with finessed stakeholder engagement and partnership builder.

• Seasoned leader that effectively manages and develops direct report.

• Team player with the ability to build, foster and nurture relationships with members of cross-functional teams.

• Trend-spotter and in tune with evolving consumer and market shifts. Naturally curious and forward-thinking.

• Should demonstrate a passion for the cosmetics/beauty industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].