Sr. Manager, Category Visioning

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

Recognized in 2024 by Seramount as one of the 100 Best Companies for Working Parents and Caregivers , the company also earned a place on the 2024 US Inclusion Index and Global Inclusion Index across 7 countries - Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, and the UK.

This is a global organization in the consumer health and personal care industry , with 135+ years of heritage , 22,000+ employees , and a presence across 100+ countries . Its portfolio includes iconic consumer health and personal care brands used by millions of people worldwide.

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package.
• Paid time off.
• Health insurance benefits, including coverage for doctor visits and mental health care.
• Retirement program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental well-being resources.
• Global exercise/well-being reimbursement.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy benefits.
• Global parental leave.
• Paid company holidays and volunteer time.
• Learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelorâ€s degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of Consumer Products industry experience in Category Management, Retail Strategy, Trade Marketing or CPG Brand Management (Hair/Beauty experience is desired).
• Extensive knowledge of retail store operations, structure, strategy, and retail execution tactics.
• Exceptional Storytelling & Influence: Demonstrated ability to translate complex insights and strategies into compelling, persuasive narratives.
• Thrives in Ambiguity & Builds Structure: Comfortable operating without an established playbook.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of the Global Hair Category Vision and brand leadership stories for deployment across priority markets.
• Leverages consumer, shopper, and customer insights to develop category solutions and multi-brand activation opportunities.
• Partners with regional teams and priority markets to deploy the global Hair category vision and adapt category growth strategies.
• Serves as the internal authority on the Hair shopper, ensuring their needs are at the center of every corporate decision.
• Supports the Senior Director, Category Strategy in the activation of category capabilities and development of category strategy playbooks.