Assistant Brand Manager - Dove Deodorants

Job description

SALARY: Up to £39,000 depending on experience, plus excellent benefits including bonus, 25 days holidays, pension scheme, Bupa healthcare, discounted products, on-site gym, etc.

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

Unilever is the global market leader in the Deodorants market, with its winning portfolio of brands such as Rexona, Dove, Axe and Impulse.

Dove is the No. 1 skin care brand in the deodorants category and the 2nd largest female deodorants brand globally, famous for its ground-breaking innovations and iconic marketing and campaigns.

Since the launch of the legendary Dove beauty bar 60 years ago, Dove has invited all women to realise their beauty potential through products that deliver superior care. At Dove, we believe that beauty should be a source of confidence not anxiety for all women, and we champion Care, Beauty and Happiness.

There is now an exciting opportunity to join the global Dove Deodorants marketing team and be part of crafting an exciting 2019 innovation and defining the roadmap of future platforms for the brand.
As a Global Assistant Brand Manager on Dove Deodorants, you would be key support for the Brand Manager to launch the 2019 Dove Deos innovation and define the roadmap of future platforms for the brand.

This role will give you a real opportunity to build and strengthen your marketing skills, working in one of the most iconic of the Unilever brands, within a true multi-national work environment.

In your role, you will also be a champion for the brand, knowing the brand inside out and being able to advise markets and other supporting functions on what is and isn't Dove Deos.

It will be important to build strong working relationships with regional teams and with top local markets to ensure local insights and nuances are considered in global developments, as well as to have local support along the way.

Stakeholder management will also be key, being able to plan in advance for key sign off from stakeholders on project milestones and ensuring alignment is happening up the chain and across the functions including Market research, R&D and Supply chain.

JOB SUMMARY

· You will be supporting the brand manager in delivering the launch of the 2019 Dove Deodorants innovation, as well as crafting the roadmap of future Dove Deos platforms;
· You will be leading some specific work streams for the 2019 innovation, such as pack design development, artwork, and digital plan & assets delivery. Along the way, you will also be leading strategic projects/task forces for the brand;
· You will need to be a strong communicator and able to work closely with different functions (Market Research, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance) to build strong project teams motivated to deliver, and a desire to further develop your skills in managing projects and communication development.
· You will be able to develop an in-depth understanding for the brand in key regions and markets and the business environment in which it competes and apply that knowledge to strengthening the innovation mixes in development.
· The role offers plenty of scope for creativity and independent leadership, with clearly ownable deliverables within each project you will be working on.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

· Masters degree or equivalent
· Previous experience in marketing
· Proven record in Project Management and P&L
· Business acumen
· Strong analytical skills
· Ability to work independently
· Real accountability
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Interest in or knowledge in beauty and personal care
· Creative flair
· Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Unilever is a global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods company in the UK and Ireland. We are already on target to achieve our huge ambition to double the size of our business globally whilst reducing our environmental impact. We are growing our business and also doing what is right for our consumers, community and environment. We are developing brands for people's lives today and for the changing environment tomorrow - making sustainable living commonplace.

Working at Unilever means that you get to take part in this exciting journey and work with amazing people who are really passionate about our large portfolio of famous brands. We want to improve billions of lives and you too can join us in making a sustainable difference.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Online Application >> Digital Interview >> Face to Face Interview >> Job Offer

Please note: As part of the job application, you will be asked to complete a brief online application form. Completion of the form is required in order to be considered. Please allow yourself enough time to complete the application form as when filled out partially or not at all it may adversely affect the progress of your application. Please be aware that you will have to complete the form at once as you will be unable to return to it later.

For further information about this position please call: 0800 0284390. Please do not contact this number if you are an agency/third party. This number is strictly for candidates only.