Senior Assistant Brand Manager - Dove Men + Care Skin Cleansing & Masterbrand

Background & Purpose of the Job

As one of Unilever's most iconic and purpose-led brands, Dove Men+Care continues to grow rapidly, pushing the category forward through meaningful innovation, culture-shaping campaigns and impactful partnerships. This is a very exciting time to join the brand. As the Sr Assistant Brand Manager, you will play a key role in shaping what's next for the brand, working on high-visibility initiatives across innovation, social-first marketing campaigns, and startegic partnerships that connect deeply with our consumer. This role will report into the Brand Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support and contribute to realizing the objectives of the SCL category as a member of the team.

Accountable for delivering the annual financial plan as measured through market share, topline, margin and profit

Unlocking new levers for growth for DMC bars & bodywashes and MB while working with the brand manager to unlock future portfolio building opportunities

Leading internal cross-functional teams (CS&P, shopper marketing, SC) to achieve brand objectives.

Clear understanding of customer objectives and working in alignment with Sales and CS&P counterparts to support customer needs.

Working closely with global brand partners to optimize innovation mixes for the Canadian market, delivering on-time flawless execution of these programs.

Lead agency and internal cross-functional teams to achieve brand objectives, including planning and executing the holistic brand turnaround plan

Driving mental and physical reach of core and new innovations & keeping a pulse of the latest consumer trends in Canada

Key Requirements:

Strong growth mindset and bias for action; operational rigor, 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 develop strong relationships with global and US teams as well as independently lead & motivate internal cross-functional teams & external agency partners

At least 2-4 years relevant marketing experience in CPG

Prior experience in Canadian market preferred

Degree in Marketing preferable


Skills required:

Market & Competitive analysis

Brand Positioning Strategies

Project Management

6P analysis

Financial analysis

Team management

Key Interfaces:

Category brand teams

Customer & Trade partners

Finance, Legal, Supply chain, S&OP and R&D

Agency partners

BPC Leadership Team

Global leadership team

Pay: The pay range for this position is $71,000-$106,600. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. 

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverage for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

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