Associate Director, Shopper Marketing Emea - Skincare Job

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Associate Director, Shopper Marketing EMEA - Skincare-1500028651WDescriptionThe Johnson & Johnson Group of Consumer Companies is recognised as a world leader in providing health and beauty products and solutions across Baby, Beauty, Healthcare and OTC medicines. The breadth and depth of our product portfolio is truly impressive and constantly expanding as we strive to bring science to the art of healthy livingTM.Position Title: Associate Director, Shopper Marketing EMEA - SkincareLocation: Maidenhead, UKClosing Date: 31st March 2015Position Summary:The position of Associate Director, Shopper Marketing EMEA - Skincare is designed to become a value-adding partner to his/her customers (management, affiliate companies, GFOs, Global Customers, ad hoc project teams) through:Leading the development and implementation of retail solutions that support the EMEA Skincare Shopper goal. This will involve:- Forming a close partnership with the GFO Skincare team to understand Franchise objectives and targets- Delivering a clear, commercially compelling Skincare rationale for J&J’s customer base- Leading a programme of skincare shopper insight research across the region- Leading a network of local shopper experts to lead the identification and development of business building retail solutions- Developing and delivering these “best practices” across the region- Working with Global Customer Directors to secure skincare category partnerships with Global customers- Enhancing the skills and capabilities of local category solutions managers through “hands on” involvement in ongoing category partnership workMain duties and responsibilities:1) Working with GFO25% of Time- Responsible for category vision – development and alignment with markets- Inject Voice of Customer and Shopper into strategic discussions at HPTs and ad hoc meetings- Develop Commercial arguments to support Pipeline projects to ensure superior execution- Working with Lead market(s), develop full recommendation for support programme for launches, etc- Working with lead market, ensure launch support materials are delivered (e.g brand square)- Develop, align and govern promotional and pricing strategies2) Owning retail solutions30% of Time- Work with lead market teams to develop “Perfect retail ” solutions including:o Appropriate display, adjacencies, POS material, and promotional recommendationo Identify these aspects by channel and format (where they differ)o Monitor deployment and ensure customer plans incorporate them3) Lead the development of critical skincare shopper insights that underpin J&J EAME skincare category solutions10% of Time- Create and implement an ongoing EMEA Skincare Shopper research programmeo Translate shopper research insights into business driving opportunitieso Develop specific customer action plans- Understand multi-channel retailing impact4) Working with Global Customers20% of Time- Work with GCDs to develop strategic skincare platform with top Global customers:o Align on strategic drivers by marketo Lead shopper thinking and help deliver tailored solutionso Monitor implementation of “Perfect Retail”o Provide strategic insights for Top to Top relationship5) Capability development15% of Time- Lead the Category network of local shopper- Use other events such as Shopper Webbex, Customer Directors Conference & Franchise Week to sharpen country & customer team focus behind skincare.- Identify leveragable technological solutions to deliver greater local efficienciesQualificationsKey Education, Experience and Competencies required:This is a senior EMEA Customer Development Team role. We are looking for energy, inspiration, the desire to innovate, the determination to “make it happen” and above all the ability to spot the opportunity and take it! The individual is likely to have:- A depth of FMCG sales and marketing experience- A good understanding of key customer issues- Strong personal impact- Maturity and confidence to deal with all levels of management and customer partners- Good planning skills and attention to detail- A strategic thinker with the determination to deliver results- Comfort with uncertainty and a desire to challenge the status quo- Creative flairWhat type of mark will you make? Your unique talents and perspective can make a vital contribution to innovative products that improve the lives of people everywhere. Career opportunities within Johnson & Johnson companies may provide you with an ideal setting to build your leadership experience; express your passion and touch the world.If you decide to apply for the position, any personal data which you provide shall be processed by Johnson & Johnson. Your personal data shall be processed for the purposes of recruitment, recruitment policy and selection.We respectfully request Government Officials to identify themselves as such on application; for the purposes of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.Primary Location:Europe/Middle East/Africa-United Kingdom-England-MaidenheadOrganization: J&J Consumer Services EMAE., Ltd (8675)Job Function: Selling