No7 Beauty Company
Marketing Director (Activation)
No7 Beauty Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
The
Marketing Director
will be a strategic leader for the Americas driving awareness, brand love, and trial of the No7 brand.
Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.The Marketing Director – Activation will be responsible for the development, planning, and execution of No7 skincare and cosmetics portfolio - including but not limited to innovation pipeline, commercial programs (promo strategy, training/education approach, performance tracking), demand planning/forecasting. The Director will be a strategic partner to brand Senior Director and will partner closely with the Senior Manager - Brand Equity, US Commercial Teams, Global Marketing, and Global Product teams to ensure the US market has a robust pipeline of future NPD and all necessary retail plans to deliver robust US growth and product launches.This is a key role in the organization and is a strategic business partner to Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, the Global Brand, and Global Product teams in the UK and importantly to our retail partners – with a specific focus on our owned retailer, Walgreens. The role will focus on delivering all identified profitability and sales objectives while directing the brand marketing activities.This hybrid position is primarily based at our Chicago office, with a required on-site presence of at least three days per week. You also have the flexibility to work from our Deerfield office. Attendance at either location may be required on specific days to attend important company events.Key ResponsibilitiesDelivering the No7 NPD 3YP Pipeline to achieve the brand’s growth ambition.Leading the planning for new product launches and associated campaign planning.Coaching Brand Managers to support on key initiatives and deliver business objectives.Implementing the local brand strategy and developing the marketing and brand activation plans aligned with local business development objectives including retail media, retail activations, and digital/ecommerce support.Ensuring brand deliverables and timings are met by coordinating and partnering closely with Global Marketing and Product teams, Sales, Shopper Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams.Working closely with owned retail partner as well as 3rd party to develop and ensure seamless execution of plans.Working with the Senior Brand Director & Executive Director as well as with global marketing teams and agency partners to determine overall support levels by product category and develop integrated brand plans.Accountable for the planning execution of all components of the approved strategy and integrated brand plans.Providing guidance, in conjunction with Sales and Demand Planning, for existing and new products forecast.Working with Brand Equity, Creative, Visual Merchandising, and Commercial teams to create high-quality and flawless in-store and online point of sale executions.Analyzing competitive data through NPD/Consumer Insights to determine the overall impact of programs and generate ideas/needs for programs moving forward. Assess sell-through and profitability and make any necessary changes/recommendations.A bit about you…Candidate must be an entrepreneurial, organized, brand leader with a strong sense of accountability. They must be able to work well within a matrixed organization to inspire, align and deliver. The ideal candidate must be prepared to get involved in all aspects of the business with a true "hands-on" approach. An energetic, natural communicator with a strong ability to plan, present, and implement integrated brand plans, brand ecosystems, and innovative activation programs. This individual must have a strong sense of team spirit and be able to work with all other departments (Sales, Trade Marketing, Finance, and Operations) to ensure timely and efficient implementation of strategic and tactical plans. The position requires organization, coordination, and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.10+ years of related work experience, MBA preferred.Position requires strategic thinking, creativity, and thorough knowledge in all areas of marketing including the ability to develop and implement innovative marketing programs.Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities to manage highly complex categories, programs, and retailer initiatives.Strong leadership skills and project management skills.Excellent written and oral communications, excellent presentation skills, interpersonal and team-building capabilities with internal functional groups as well as with external partners.A bit about us…We are No7 Beauty Company, a division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, a modern consumer goods company with purpose, that combines the best of traditional companies with the vibrancy and pace of a new digital-first business. With operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, we offer beauty products that consumers can trust wherever they are in the world. Since No7 launched in 1935, our iconic brand has been joined by equally strong characters in Liz Earle Beauty Company, Soap & Glory, Botanics, Sleek MakeUP, and YourGoodSkin. All our brands have a deep understanding of what customers want because we’re great at listening. As part of Walgreens Boots Alliance, we have the rich insight of our own retailers and thousands of beauty advisors across our stores, so we can truly get to know our consumers and better meet their every skin need. Supported and encouraged by inclusive leaders, the people that make up our global teams are the beating heart of No7 Beauty Company. They’re not just passionate about beauty; it’s their innate enthusiasm to innovate that sets them apart and drives them to deliver the very best for our customers. Welcome to the next generation, welcome to No7 Beauty Company.What we can offer you:We offer the chance to work in a consumer-led environment with the chance to make an impact on a global scale. With a truly entrepreneurial mindset, we recognize the importance of a diverse workforce who work collaboratively with shared values and ambition. We invest in our people by challenging you and developing you, and provide a great local reward scheme including:Competitive SalaryAnnual discretionary bonus planEmployee DiscountsDiversity and inclusion is at the center of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. To learn more about our functions, explore our brands and find opportunities all over the globe please visit:
https://www.no7company.com/careers
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Marketing Director
will be a strategic leader for the Americas driving awareness, brand love, and trial of the No7 brand.
Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.The Marketing Director – Activation will be responsible for the development, planning, and execution of No7 skincare and cosmetics portfolio - including but not limited to innovation pipeline, commercial programs (promo strategy, training/education approach, performance tracking), demand planning/forecasting. The Director will be a strategic partner to brand Senior Director and will partner closely with the Senior Manager - Brand Equity, US Commercial Teams, Global Marketing, and Global Product teams to ensure the US market has a robust pipeline of future NPD and all necessary retail plans to deliver robust US growth and product launches.This is a key role in the organization and is a strategic business partner to Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, the Global Brand, and Global Product teams in the UK and importantly to our retail partners – with a specific focus on our owned retailer, Walgreens. The role will focus on delivering all identified profitability and sales objectives while directing the brand marketing activities.This hybrid position is primarily based at our Chicago office, with a required on-site presence of at least three days per week. You also have the flexibility to work from our Deerfield office. Attendance at either location may be required on specific days to attend important company events.Key ResponsibilitiesDelivering the No7 NPD 3YP Pipeline to achieve the brand’s growth ambition.Leading the planning for new product launches and associated campaign planning.Coaching Brand Managers to support on key initiatives and deliver business objectives.Implementing the local brand strategy and developing the marketing and brand activation plans aligned with local business development objectives including retail media, retail activations, and digital/ecommerce support.Ensuring brand deliverables and timings are met by coordinating and partnering closely with Global Marketing and Product teams, Sales, Shopper Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams.Working closely with owned retail partner as well as 3rd party to develop and ensure seamless execution of plans.Working with the Senior Brand Director & Executive Director as well as with global marketing teams and agency partners to determine overall support levels by product category and develop integrated brand plans.Accountable for the planning execution of all components of the approved strategy and integrated brand plans.Providing guidance, in conjunction with Sales and Demand Planning, for existing and new products forecast.Working with Brand Equity, Creative, Visual Merchandising, and Commercial teams to create high-quality and flawless in-store and online point of sale executions.Analyzing competitive data through NPD/Consumer Insights to determine the overall impact of programs and generate ideas/needs for programs moving forward. Assess sell-through and profitability and make any necessary changes/recommendations.A bit about you…Candidate must be an entrepreneurial, organized, brand leader with a strong sense of accountability. They must be able to work well within a matrixed organization to inspire, align and deliver. The ideal candidate must be prepared to get involved in all aspects of the business with a true "hands-on" approach. An energetic, natural communicator with a strong ability to plan, present, and implement integrated brand plans, brand ecosystems, and innovative activation programs. This individual must have a strong sense of team spirit and be able to work with all other departments (Sales, Trade Marketing, Finance, and Operations) to ensure timely and efficient implementation of strategic and tactical plans. The position requires organization, coordination, and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.10+ years of related work experience, MBA preferred.Position requires strategic thinking, creativity, and thorough knowledge in all areas of marketing including the ability to develop and implement innovative marketing programs.Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities to manage highly complex categories, programs, and retailer initiatives.Strong leadership skills and project management skills.Excellent written and oral communications, excellent presentation skills, interpersonal and team-building capabilities with internal functional groups as well as with external partners.A bit about us…We are No7 Beauty Company, a division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, a modern consumer goods company with purpose, that combines the best of traditional companies with the vibrancy and pace of a new digital-first business. With operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, we offer beauty products that consumers can trust wherever they are in the world. Since No7 launched in 1935, our iconic brand has been joined by equally strong characters in Liz Earle Beauty Company, Soap & Glory, Botanics, Sleek MakeUP, and YourGoodSkin. All our brands have a deep understanding of what customers want because we’re great at listening. As part of Walgreens Boots Alliance, we have the rich insight of our own retailers and thousands of beauty advisors across our stores, so we can truly get to know our consumers and better meet their every skin need. Supported and encouraged by inclusive leaders, the people that make up our global teams are the beating heart of No7 Beauty Company. They’re not just passionate about beauty; it’s their innate enthusiasm to innovate that sets them apart and drives them to deliver the very best for our customers. Welcome to the next generation, welcome to No7 Beauty Company.What we can offer you:We offer the chance to work in a consumer-led environment with the chance to make an impact on a global scale. With a truly entrepreneurial mindset, we recognize the importance of a diverse workforce who work collaboratively with shared values and ambition. We invest in our people by challenging you and developing you, and provide a great local reward scheme including:Competitive SalaryAnnual discretionary bonus planEmployee DiscountsDiversity and inclusion is at the center of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. To learn more about our functions, explore our brands and find opportunities all over the globe please visit:
https://www.no7company.com/careers
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