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SalarySENIOR MANAGER – GUCCI FRAGRANCES
US LOCAL MARKETING – NEW YORK CITY, NY
COTY is looking for smart leaders who are tenacious, passionate, and fearlessly kind.
In an effort to grow the business and the desirability of a luxury fragrance brand in the US market, we seek a Senior Manager to be responsible for the acceleration of Gucci fragrances and be responsible for developing and implementing the U.S. Marketing strategy in alignment with the U.S. financial targets and the Global marketing strategy. Along with the Senior Director, the Senior Manager will play a key role to drive the customer marketing strategy and execution for key Department Stores, Specialty retailers and e-Commerce Channels to gain SOM .
The Senior Manager will work with the transversal teams (sales, merchandising, media, IM, finance, event, training, ecom, demand planning) to execute strong programs to reach SOM, sales and financials targets on top of strategically plan the coming years based on learning, insights, and a hunger for innovation.
The Senior Manager will report primarily into the Senior Marketing Director. Key stakeholders include the global marketing, transversal teams and license.
The Senior Manager is a well-rounded commercial / marketing professional with experience in the fragrance industry and license management to lead and evolve the brands’ presence in the US, aligned to the broader strategies and objectives of the business.
THE ROLE
In this role you will be responsible for:
Executing Strong programs to reach SOM, Sales, Productivity and Financial targets for the ongoing year.
Maximize the execution of the promotional support for the portfolio : Develop complete programs (offers and in-store) and wrap up key promotional periods with performance analysis and key learning to maximize future executions.
Create a strong alliance with Sales leadership to ensure key account plans are aligned with brand strategies.
Account specific events and plans in partnership with the Event Planning team.
Creative Brief for in-store executions.
Flawless launch of newness including 360 campaigns with above the line and below the line.
Help manage brand profitability through SKUs management, cost of goods optimizations, mix and budget optimization.
Media : drive the media planning process for the brand. Ensure alignment and influence strategic direction and recommendations. Collaborate with the Influencer Marketing team, to ensure a cohesive communication program for the portfolio
Create retailer’s strategies & presentations and present to retailer partners to obtain their buy-in as needed.
Support forecasting process . Work with the forecasting team and support the phasing of saleable and promotional items.
Strategically Plan the coming years based on learning, insights, and a hunger for innovation:
Portfolio/brands performance analysis and specific programs deep-dive.
Identify new product concepts based on market trends, consumer trends, consumer insights, category dynamics, competitive activity, innovative approaches in different categories, and specific retailer opportunities
Partner with Global on deep-dive market research, analysis, insights to develop long-term brand strategies and execution of key consumer engagement activities.
Evaluate new product opportunities, analysing potential in terms of sales, profit, and ideal fit against other products.
QUALIFICATIONS
We’d love to see candidates who have:
Essential:
Bachelor's degree is required. MBA is preferred.
8+ years relevant work experience in marketing or product management
3-5+ years of relevant work experience in Prestige Fragrance
Ideal candidate would have knowledge of navigating with a License
Digitally savvy, with marketing knowledge across media – TV, digital, social, print, OOH
Innovative, team-oriented leader with proven success in creating holistic, integrated brand strategies in a constantly evolving environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Visionary and commercially minded; a consumer-focused entrepreneur who knows how to build brands.
Strong cross-functional leadership and organizational skills with proven experience in a matrixed, multi-business group company.
Ability to unite key colleagues and external partners by gaining trust through demonstrated expertise.
Desirable:
Strategic mind with strong Business acumen : Proven Brand Strategist with deep consumer understanding. Analytical thinking and accuracy
Creativity, Innovation & Intuition
Passionate about Beauty and Luxury
Strong attention to detail & an eye for luxury
Knowledge of beauty products/trends / social media and influencer programs
Leadership and Personal : team builder/team player, a great motivator, development of talent, excellent communication skills
Focused & Agile: Proactivity and start-up mindset, excel in a fast pace environment, autonomy/ initiative, tenacity/resilience to achieve targets
WHAT WE OFFER
This is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.
Coty’s global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely. We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.
ABOUT US
Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.
Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in an effort to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Coty complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact cotyjobsUS@cotyinc.com . We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
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Base Salary Range: $130,000-$145,000 + bonus
