Degree Associate Brand Manager, Market Deployment

Background & Purpose of the Job

Degree, a €500m brand in its own right, is a pivotal member of the Rexona family; the number 1 anti-perspirant brand worldwide and the 2nd largest brand for Unilever Personal Care (€2.2BN split €1BN men, €1.2BN female). A brand that has been at the forefront in leading the category since the day it was born. The first brand to launch an AP into a market of only Deodorants and the first brand to bring proven superior body heat activated technology. We unapologetically live by our product truth of undeniable, superior efficacy and being ‘Here for Sweat’. While sweat moves you forward, Degree makes sure it never holds you back.

The ideal candidate will drive the business forward with out-of-the-box ideas, strong leadership of the cross-functional team, and a hunger to challenge the status quo and realize the full growth potential of Degree in the US. In this role, you’ll handle strategy and execution of brand plans, budget, and key customers for the Degree business. The person who will be successful in this position is motivated, engaged, and passionate about taking on responsibility and being a leader in driving growth. This will be a very rewarding position - results are immediate and recognizable in-market. 

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

As an Associate Brand Manager on Degree Market Deployment, this candidate is responsible for the day-to-day management of the US business for one of Unilever’s largest brands. Working directly with our cross functional teams, this candidate will have the opportunity to craft and execute winning strategies in the marketplace. Candidates require confidence to lead internal and external teams, a bias for action, a heart for the consumer, and an ability to manage and navigate through a complex system.

• Assist in the development and execution of brand plans to deliver against growth and profit targets including launching innovation and driving the core
• Translate consumer insights into effective channel-specific strategies that drive market share goals across channels. 
• Partner with customer strategy and planning team to land new innovations and in-market strategic activity
• Deep understanding of the competitive and customer environment including share analysis
• Prepare and interpret market research analysis, analyze, and forecast results and trend
• Support Senior Brand Manager with budget management
• Support and champion our brand strategy, marketing principles, and organizational values.
• Lead, manage, and motivate cross-functional team to accomplish brand goals, objectives, and key initiatives
• Develop annual and long-range brand plans and assist in the preparation of the presentation
• Identify and mobilize needed resources to accomplish brand/project goals 

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