Associate Brand Manager, Sheamoisture - Toronto, Canada - Unilever

Unilever

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Background & Purpose of the Job

SheaMoisture is a brand that is all about overserving the underserved community, providing efficacious and ethically sourced natural products that address the specific needs of the multicultural consumer as well as running community commerce programs that impact equitable systemic change in different communities globally.

Since the brand's launch in Canada in 2019, SheaMoisture has experienced explosive growth.

Today, it is the top multicultural hair care brand in the country, a top 10 hair care brand overall, and a fan-favorite of consumers and retailers alike.

While there has been a lot of success, there is still so much untapped opportunity for SheaMoisture, not just in hair care but also in other beauty & personal care categories.

We are looking for a motivated self-starter, with deep understanding of the multicultural Canadian consumer and a passion for growth, to support the unlocking of these opportunities and further turbo-charge SheaMoisture's positive momentum.

This role will report into the Brand Manager, SheaMoisture.

Who You Are & What You'll Do

Strong understanding & appreciation for relevant consumer & cultural trends, with a focus on the multicultural consumer, textured haircare needs and beauty categories
Clear understanding of customer objectives and working in alignment with Sales and Trade Marketing counterparts to support customer needs
Accountable for delivering the annual financial plan as measured through market share, underlying sales growth, and profit
Support the development, execution, and optimization of the annual plans for the SheaMoisture portfolio, continuously identifying new growth opportunities across the different SheaMoisture categories. Drive SheaMoisture's brand power in Canada.
Assist in the development and execution of deployment plans with the Integrated Agency Team (IAT) that includes external media and PR agencies. Track and evaluate in market plans while keeping tabs on competition
Working closely with US brand partners to optimize communication and innovation mixes for the Canadian market, delivering ontime flawless execution of these programs
Managing the daytoday operations of the brand
Support and contribute to realizing the objectives of the Beauty & Wellbeing business unit as a member of the team

What You'll Need to Succeed

Strong growth mindset and bias for action; Entrepreneurial, with the ability to identify and execute new opportunities
Has excellent analytical/quantitative skills & project management skills; be able to effectively present and implement action plans.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to strong relationships with global and US teams as well as independently lead & motivate internal crossfunctional teams & external agency partners
At least 35 years relevant marketing experience in CPG experience
Prior experience in Canadian market preferred

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth

Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

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