Role Title: Brand Manager - Premium Deodorants

Location: BGC, Taguig (Philippines)

Deodorants are one of the most exciting categories in Personal Care today – fast growing, innovative and dynamic! We have some amazing brands, fantastic people to work with and a culture that encourages us to try new things. If you want to make a real impact in a fast-moving consumer goods business then this could be just the role for you!

You will lead the brand building strategy for Deodorants, driving market share growth through delivering strong consumer engagement and commercial executions. You will develop and implement full social first plans that create desire for our brands, increase their appeal and drive sales.

Your key focus areas will include: Consumer Insights, Innovation, Product Marketing, Digital Activations, Media Planning, Agency Management and Stakeholder Engagement. You will also take ownership of your brand’s Nielsen scorecard and sales target achievement across Modern Trade channels.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Teamwork: Manage cross functional teams to execute the brand plan successfullyStrategic Thinking: Understand category dynamics and competitive landscape; identify opportunities to grow the brand(s) under your careBusiness Acumen: Drive the financial performance of the brand(s); set clear objectives and monitor progress against themConsumer Focus: Put consumers at the heart of all activities by understanding their needs, motivations and desiresEffective Communication: Develop excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to senior managementProject Management: Plan, manage and execute projects effectively within budgeted timeframesAdaptability: Be flexible and open to change as we continuously strive to improve our ways of working

Qualifications:

University degree in Marketing or other relevant fieldMinimum 4 years experience in FMCG brand building roles, preferably with DeodorantsProven track record of delivering successful brand campaigns and growing market shareExperience managing agencies and third party vendorsExcellent communication skills and ability to build relationships quickly with colleagues and partnersCreative problem solver who can think outside the boxFast learner with an appetite for personal developmentSelf-motivated with high energy levels and passion for winningComfortable with travel when required for meetings and project related activity

We highly encourage applicants to exclude information on age, gender, and school/s in view of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Unilever assesses candidates based on skills, performance, experience and leadership.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.