Associate Brand Manager, Dove Men Deo Innovation and Engagement

Dove Men Global Associate Brand Manager

About Dove Men: Dove Men is one of Unilever's fastest-growing brands and a leader in male grooming. Operating across deodorants, skin cleansing, and hair, we champion progressive masculinity and inspire men to care for themselves and others. Deodorants is our largest and most competitive category; it is a key growth engine for the brand. As we accelerate, we're redefining the role of deodorants – from fundamental protection to skincare-led solutions designed for men's skin. We're focused on building a more premium, differentiated, and culturally relevant brand grounded in superior care.

Job Purpose: This is a high-visibility role at the heart of the Dove Men deodorant business. As the Global Associate Brand Manager, you will help shape the future of the category by developing innovations, crafting compelling communication, and elevating the end-to-end brand experience. You will partner closely with global and NA teams to lead projects from insight to launch, helping build a more premium and unmissably superior brand in one of Unilever's most dynamic and competitive spaces.

What You'll Be Working On

• Co-lead the development of the Dove Men deodorants innovation roadmap
• Identify new benefit spaces and product opportunities to unlock meaningful growth
• Translate consumer insights into winning product concepts and claims

• Lead development of integrated campaigns – from concept to execution
• Partner with agencies to craft bold, culturally relevant, and insight-led communication
• Elevate how the brand shows up across all touchpoints—ensuring a consistent, premium, and compelling experience

• Champion the voice of the male consumer – deeply understand behaviors, needs, and emerging expectations
• Analyze category dynamics, competitive landscape, and trends shaping the future of male personal care
• Translate data into clear, actionable recommendations that influence strategy and execution

• Work closely with R&D, CMI, Supply Chain, Fragrance, and Design teams to bring innovations to life
• Independently lead project networks and ensure delivery on-time-in-full
• Collaborate with North American teams to ensure strong in-market execution and performance

What You'll Need To Succeed Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• 4+ years of experience in marketing, brand management, or innovation
• Strong track record of leading complex projects and influencing cross-functional teams

What Sets You Apart

• Consumer obsession – you instinctively uncover insights others miss and unlock growth opportunities
• Creative craft – you care deeply about how ideas come to life
• Data-driven mindset – you connect data, strategy, and execution to make confident decisions and drive results
• Bias for action – you move with pace, ownership, and accountability
• Passion for building brands and driving meaningful growth
• Curiosity and agility in a fast-moving, competitive category
• Desire to make a positive impact through purpose-driven, culturally relevant work
• Collaborative, team-first approach with strong leadership potential

Pay: The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000. 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.

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 coverages 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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