Department: Marketing
Location: New York, NY USA
Posted: 2013-01-28
Requisition Number: Mktg-012813-ManagerSkinCare

1 opening
Full-time (exempt)

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• Developing and executing 3-year strategic marketing plans to ensure continued growth of category.
• Following through with execution of all details of marketing programs:
• Managing product development process from conceptual development to launch including: naming product, copy for products, packaging, promotions, and collateral materials; copy approval; submission and follow up with Legal department; mechanical approval
• Partnering with R&D to identify, execute and analyze relevant consumer and clinical product research. Developing selling and training materials with sales and training teams.
• Developing brand promotional strategy and partner with promotions team to ensure effective seasonal execution and post-season analysis
• Managing relationship with cross-functional partners on new product and package development.
• Working with creative to implement marketing direction on all brand communication material including advertising, glorifier displays and collateral material. Partner with E-commerce team on new product launches and base business executional programs.
• Spearheading worldwide communication of brand strategies and marketing initiatives.
• Partnering with Regional Marketing teams to ensure execution of marketing initiatives and new product launches.
• Maintaining field contact for sell-thru information, product feedback, etc.
• Tracking and reporting industry trends and competitive product positioning.
• Quarterly reporting on overall brand performance globally including identifying key drivers and action plans
• Analyzing all new product launch results and business impact.
• Analyzing all pertinent costs on finished goods, samples and collateral.
• Preparing information phase-out decisions, reviewing obsolete inventory levels and lost revenue implications.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years skin care marketing management, strategically developing and curating brands, including new product development, forecasting, and P & L experience.
• Undergraduate degree required; MBA degree in Marketing preferred.
• Experience working within a global/regional marketing structure preferred.
• Experience working in Asia or with the Asian skincare market preferred.
• Strong analytical and PC skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, NPD Powerview, AS400.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation experience.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree required; MBA degree in Marketing preferred.

Note:

• Please send resume and cover letter indicating salary history and requirements to: NewYork.Positions@elizabetharden.com

Closing Date: Position open until filled.

Contact:
E-mail: NewYork.Positions@elizabetharden.com

DFW/EOE/AA