Brand Marketing Coordinator Job at John Paul Mitchell Systems in Los Angeles

Who We are

John Paul Mitchell Systems (“JPMS”) is recognized worldwide for developing and marketing innovative hair and skin care products since 1980. We’ve been serving the professional beauty industry with salon-quality hair care products, styling tools and professional hair color through our family of brands including Paul Mitchell®, MITCH®, Awapuhi Wild Ginger®, Tea Tree, Paul Mitchell® Pro Tools™, Neuro®, MVRCK™, The Demi and Color XG®.

We were the first professional hair care company to take a stand against animal testing and continue our strong commitment to giving back, supporting a wide range of philanthropic causes both domestically and internationally. Sustainability has always been a priority, and we are committed to making our company operations climate neutral to preserve the beauty of the world around us.

About the Role

As a Brand Marketing Coordinator, reporting to our VP of Brand Marketing, you will be an integral part of our Marketing team. You will support all brand activities and development for JPMS portfolio of brands (focusing on our wet lines), taking product(s) and campaign(s) from ideation to execution to post launch performance reviews. This is a hybrid position and will work out of our office in Century City 3x per week.

What You will Do:

New Product Support

• Assist JPMS brand leads with new product development process
• Maintain new product development (NPD) ideation log
• Set up new product profile reviews, facilitate cross functional approvals and set up kick off meetings
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, customer preferences, and competitive insights
• Distribute and gather Research & Development (R&D) formula submissions; collect feedback on those submission

Product Lifecycle Marketing

• Assist in managing launches/branded campaigns
• Coordinate go-to-market kick-offs with JPMS cross-functional teams
• Coordinate the development of JPMS marketing collaterals; ensure that all materials are up-to-date and aligned with the respective JPMS brand guidelines
• Organize and manage workflow for post launch performances with Brand Marketing leads
• Create brand specific presentations, as needed

Administrative Brand Marketing

• Assist with special projects and administrative tasks, as needed
• Assist with the management of key projects for the Brand Marketing team as assigned by brand leads, ensuring all deadlines are met and projects are completed
• Work closely and efficiently with multiple Marketing department leaders to keep them well informed
• Maintain internal Brand Marketing filing system
• Create JPMS multi-brand PPT (new and existing)
• Organize the marketing department cultural activities and team building events
• Organize and coordinate participation in industry trade shows, conferences, and other events
• Help process consumer insights subscriptions
• Bring creative concepts and new thinking to the marketing team

Who You Are:

• Have a strong work ethic and can-do attitude, leaving a positive impression on everyone you interact with
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional stakeholders, fostering a cohesive team environment
• Strong time management skills and able to act with a sense of urgency
• Highly organized, detail oriented and efficient multitasker
• Self-starter and thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance
• Comfortable wearing many hats and moving fluidly between tasks
• Utilize relevant industry jargon and terminology consistently in both verbal and written communications
• Act and propose new ideas and solutions before asked
• You are positive, upbeat, and friendly—with a can-do attitude and a knack for solving problems
• Self-described beauty enthusiast, passionate about hair care

What You’ll Need:

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required
• Previous experience with Canva preferred
• Strong attention to detail, self-motivated, and solutions oriented
• Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate ideas, issues, and opportunities effectively
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred

Experience:

• 2+ years of marketing experience, preferably in the beauty industry

Competitive Compensation:

• The expected base hourly range for this position is $31.25/hr-$36.06/hr. The exact hourly rate is determined by various factors including geographic location, experience, skills, and education.
• Discretionary Bonus Plan: This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: In addition to base salary, JPMS offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment.