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Form of workBackground & Purpose of the Job
Sundial Brands, led by Shea Moisture, is the leading manufacturer of multi-cultural beauty and personal care products in the US. The business was acquired by Unilever in December 2017 and is already playing a critical role in the future growth of our Beauty and Personal Care portfolio as it sits at the nexus of two mega-trends: Naturals and Polycultural America. The Associate Brand Manager Innovation, Hair will lead innovation projects within the portfolio of brands, including the fastest growing brand in the Hair category (SheaMoisture).
Who You Are & What You'll Do
The Associate Brand Manager, SheaMoisture Hair Innovation will need to bring dynamic attitude and passion to:
Specifically, Associate Brand Manager, Innovation will:
What You'll Need To Succeed
Pay: The pay range for this position is $83,200 to $124,700. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. 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.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
Sundial Brands, led by Shea Moisture, is the leading manufacturer of multi-cultural beauty and personal care products in the US. The business was acquired by Unilever in December 2017 and is already playing a critical role in the future growth of our Beauty and Personal Care portfolio as it sits at the nexus of two mega-trends: Naturals and Polycultural America. The Associate Brand Manager Innovation, Hair will lead innovation projects within the portfolio of brands, including the fastest growing brand in the Hair category (SheaMoisture).
Who You Are & What You'll Do
The Associate Brand Manager, SheaMoisture Hair Innovation will need to bring dynamic attitude and passion to:
- Help develop the Innovation roadmap;
- Craft the innovation mix across all 6P marketing elements;
- Defining SheaMoisture Hair Innovation Strategic Pillars & White Spaces
- Have an innate, genuine passion for beauty, an awareness of beauty brands beyond hair care, and keeping up with trends
- Partner with Performance & Engagement teams to serve our core shopper and our customers
Specifically, Associate Brand Manager, Innovation will:
- Work closely with Consumer Market Insights and their People Data Center to identify core consumer insights and product benefits.
- Serve as project lead for SheaMoisture Hair innovation roadmap on one or several sub categories within Hair Care.
- Daily Project lead for innovation projects, managing cross-functional innovation team to deliver projects on time which includes the following brand-led tasks:
- Leading the innovation gatekeeping process and document inputs
- Locking mix - formulation and pack
- Delivering artwork toolbox - working with agency to deliver 2D designs
- Drafting and locking master text - partnering with legal and claims
- Delivering eCommerce channel assets on time
- Working with the creative agency to deliver the key visual on time
- Delivering innovation sales samples on time working with external agency
- Create presentations for various audiences impacted by the innovation (customers, leadership, external agencies, etc).
What You'll Need To Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field required; Master's degree preferred
- 3+ years in Marketing, with Innovation Crafting experience.
- A well-informed Beauty "gut" coupled with an eye for aesthetic, design and attention for details.
- Strong brand crafting skills inclusive of unwavering desire to understand and uncover sticky consumer insights to inform and curate a mix that solves the top unmet needs for the PolyCultural consumer
- A Passion for Consumers and Shopper Understanding.
- A balance of art & science - ability to think creatively & strategically, with strong business mindset.
- A Problem Solving mindset and willingness to challenge the established norms.
- Comfortable with using data throughout aspects of the role, turning consumer and social insights into strategic thinking.
- Passion for big iconic brands and desire to leave a mark.
- Positive attitude, flexible, open-minded, curious
Pay: The pay range for this position is $83,200 to $124,700. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. 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.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
