Job Description

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Senior Brand Leader

In this position, you will act as a business leader to drive growth on your portfolio of brands through strategies & executions that have national impact, while coaching and developing direct reports.

This position is based at our Markham office and will report into a Squad Leader (Director).

Who We Are

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\xc2\xae, AVEENO\xc2\xae, TYLENOL\xc2\xae, LISTERINE\xc2\xae, JOHNSON\'S\xc2\xae and BAND-AID\xc2\xae that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up with 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of 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. For more information, click here.

What You Will Do

Are you passionate about building brands and shaping new strategies for growth? Do you have a passion for coaching and developing your team? If so, then this could be your next role!

In this role, you will provide marketing leadership and be a key strategic member of the marketing brand team and the broader marketing organization. You will deliver agreed Profit & Loss (P&L) and market share metrics for assigned brands and play a key leadership role within the brand franchise. Mentoring and coaching direct reports is an essential part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Build the brand vision and strategic plans, leading a large cross-functional team to deliver against multi-year plans, key financial commitments and shape future growth opportunities

• Develop and monitor annual business plans and programs that will improve consumer acceptance, market penetration and product profitability

• Own the implementation of consumer programs including product advertising, packaging and promotional activities, and optimizing their effectiveness

• Engage and partner with Professional Marketing to ensure activity is aligned to short and long term strategies

• Collaborate with internal departments including Customer Strategy, Sales, Finance, Regulatory, Supply Chain and Demand Planning to coordinate team activities/projects and attain short-long term sales and profit commitments

• Identify and recommend new business opportunities

• Support brand initiatives with strategic and key customers

• Be accountable for assessing and developing potential and leadership skills of direct reports; Also responsible to attract, retain and develop future talent for the organization

• Manage agency relations and business partnerships

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• A University degree is required, preferably in Business, Sales, Marketing or another related field

• Minimum 5 years of progressive marketing experience required

• People management and full P&L management experience is required

• Ability to travel up to 10% national/international

Preferred Qualifications

• Consumer Packaged Goods, seasonal product or over-the-counter product experience is preferred

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills

• Ability to positively influence with outstanding oral/written communication skills

• Advanced problem solving, decision-making and prioritization abilities

• Ability to think analytically and strategically to understand complex or ambiguous problems or issues

• Ability to develop and demonstrate creativity/new ideas that challenge the status quo

• Proficient in project management and financial analysis, including P&L management/forecasting

• Understanding of advertising, media, copy development/adaptation process and working with creative/PR/media agencies

• Deep understanding of digital levers as part of the marketing mix

• Strong command of concept development and new product process

• Proficiency in consumer research methodologies

What\'s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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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