Associate Brand Manager, Neutrogena Face Innovation Strategy

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Associate Brand Manager, Neutrogena Face Innovation Strategy

This position reports to the Senior Marketing Manager of Neutrogena Cleansing Innovation Strategy and is based in Skillman, NJ.

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's and BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the lives of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to: Senior Marketing Manager, Neutrogena Cleansing Innovation Strategy

Location: Kenvue's corporate headquarters is currently located in Skillman NJ, but is scheduled to move to Summit, NJ in or around early 2025.

Travel %: 10

Pay: Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $88,000 to $142,600. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

What you will do

The Associate Brand Manager, Neutrogena Face Innovation Strategy will be responsible for helping shape a strong, purpose-led growth playbook, strategy & innovation pipeline, anticipating trends and delivering playbooks to drive consistent brand & portfolio execution globally.

The ABM will be instrumental in helping the team identify opportunities to leapfrog the competition with disruptive new product claims, hero communication assets & cohesive growth playbooks, bringing them to life through close partnerships with key cross-functional & commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in growth marketing, and proactively recommend innovative strategies to enhance our growth playbook, strategy & innovation efforts.

• Partner with Neutrogena innovation team to shape, develop and enable a strong & consistent innovation pipeline that supports brand priorities

• Partner with R&D, Supply Chain and other critical stakeholders to execute innovation on-time, and with excellence

• Deliver globally a consistent and distinctive innovation pipeline & hero assets that meet and advances the category prototype in close collaboration with key functions in Kenvue,

• Understand and advocate for consumer needs and preferences.

• Proactively look for opportunities to expand brand passion and improve consumer experiences with the Brand to deliver brand growth goals

• Contribute to creating and delivering growth opportunities through new growth strategies, product development, and business continuity projects.

• Monitor competitive market dynamics to inform the development of, &/or changes required to growth playbook & marketing strategies plans

• Partner with Market Insights & Research to mine consumer insights and category trends relevant to innovation development

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current environment and industry trends, digital advancements, oversee category and competitive analysis, stay abreast of latest competitive activities and sales

• Partner with technical cross-functional partners to deliver optimized claims, packaging, and brand presence at shelf

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• A BA/BS in Marketing or a related business field is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of marketing, innovation, and/or sales experience is required.

• Previous brand management or sales experience at CPG is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Innovation experience in Beauty or Skin Care is strongly preferred.

• Experience working with R&D, Market Research, Communications Agencies, Finance, Sales and Project Management is required. Experience working with Legal, Regulatory, and global partners is preferred.

• Proven ability to understand a consumer target and position a brand/project/innovation

• Works well independently while possessing strong leadership & communication skills and a demonstrated history of building collaborative, lasting relationships that deliver business results.

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities successfully.

• Ability to work closely with cross functional and other internal teams.

• High level of energy, drive, enthusiasm, and commitment with a strong bias for action and prioritization.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as demonstrated ability to work confidently and respectfully at all levels of an organization, both internally and externally.

• Someone who is highly creative with the ability to think out of the box.

• Comfortable working with numbers, metrics & spreadsheets.

• Able to influence key partners with ideas that build value.

What's in it for you

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $88,000 to $142,600. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Total Rewards Package*

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Flexible Ways of Working & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

• Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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