B&W - Junior Brand Manager Skin Care and Shea Moisture Benelux

UNILEVER IS HIRING FOR B&W - JUNIOR BRAND MANAGER - SKIN CARE & SHEA MOISTURE BENELUX

Location: Weena, Rotterdam – the Netherlands

Local conditions apply

Full-time/Part-time

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future. 

BEAUTY & WELLBEING

We believe in Positive Beauty & Healthy Lifestyles – for all our people, and across all our brands. We’re a 12.5B business with products used by more than 1B people every day. We are uniquely positioned to shape a new era of beauty and wellbeing, and our ambition is clear. Through iconic brands, cutting-edge science, and purposeful growth, we are on a mission to make beauty and wellbeing joyful, inclusive, equitable and sustainable.

We’re building our global portfolio with brands that are inclusive and care for all skin, hair and body types, championing the diversity of beauty. In addition to our household names like Dove, Vaseline and Sunsilk, Unilever Beauty and Wellbeing is also home to our Prestige portfolio (the likes of Dermalogica, Hourglass and Living Proof) and our Health & Wellbeing collective (a carefully crafted group of vitamins, minerals and supplement brands including Liquid IV and OLLY).

BEAUTY & WELLBEING NETHERLANDS

Beauty & Wellbeing Netherlands is one of the biggest markets in Europe, with Andrélon as local jewel and leading hair care brand in the Netherlands, and opportunities to grow global brands such as Vaseline and Dove. Joining the B&W NL team means becoming part of a dynamic and innovative group dedicated to leading the skin and hair care industry in the Netherlands. As a member of this team, you’ll collaborate with passionate professionals who are committed to creating high-quality, sustainable products that consumers love and trust

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

STRATEGY INTO ACTION

• Lead the translation of (global) category- & brand strategy for Vaseline (main focus for 2025: launching our Big Bet Vaseline Gluta-Hya), Dove and Shea Moisture

• Champion market knowledge and feed this in everyday meetings/discussions.

INNOVATION & RENOVATION

• Delivery of innovation and renovation projects OTIF through collaborating with cross functional teams and as line manager to the Jr Brand Manager Innovations and owning the governance of these projects towards the Business Group.

• Lead the execution of innovations for Vaseline, Dove and Shea Moisture

• Contribute early in innovation process to maximize global innovation in EU.

BRAND MARKETING PLAN

• Development of marketing, media- & category plans that seizes opportunities on all 6P (proposition, product, promotion, pack, price, place)

• Drive marketing activities focused on Consumer Demand Creation for big bet innovation launches, using consumer and social insights and data to drive content development, influencer marketing, community engagement, PR, strategic partnerships, media amplification and the planning and execution of in-market experiential events.

• Champion competitive behavior & -mindset throughout the business and translate it into marketing activities to grow brand share.

• Manage the relationship with key agency partners by providing clear and insightful briefs and keep them accountable to deliver quality against KPI’s and timings for innovation launches.

• Work closely together with the CSP & CDB team in delivering category promotional plan set-up & -implementation.

• Create Point of Sale materials for Skin Care and Shea Moisture

P&L MANAGEMENT

• Drive in year & long-term business performance

• Create opportunities for better ROI of BMI spend to deliver ZBB targets and good management of budgets within agreed targets.

SKILLS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• ​​Brand Building & Storytelling: Skill in crafting compelling brand narratives, developing engaging content, and creating consistent brand experiences that resonate with target audiences.

• Financial Acumen: Ability to develop business cases and judge whether they delivery on business and marketing objectives.

• Creative Judgement: Able to judge creative work for delivery on brief and effectiveness

• Strategic Judgement: Able to judge and advice decisions, especially when calls need to be made between quality of delivery, timings and costs.

• Agency Management: Managing relationship with and delivery on brief of key agency partners.

THE QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR

• Brand Building & Storytelling: Skill in crafting compelling brand narratives, developing engaging content, and creating consistent brand experiences that resonate with target audiences.

• Financial Acumen: Ability to develop business cases and judge whether they delivery on business and marketing objectives.

• Creative Judgement: Able to judge creative work for delivery on brief and effectiveness

• Strategic Judgement: Able to judge and advice decisions, especially when calls need to be made between quality of delivery, timings and costs.

• Agency Management: Managing relationship with and delivery on brief of key agency partners.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package: excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products. 

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).

• Homework allowance

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Green Mobility Policy.   

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Looking forward to meeting you! 

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against. 

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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