Director, Global Marketing, Lip and Fragrance - Clinique

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.DescriptionPRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES:To assist the Vice President in defining strategic objectives for lip and fragrance category. Responsible for helping to create 3-year action plans and successfully executing on defined objectives to grow assigned categories aligning with brand strategies and global objectivesTo manage all aspects of product/program development from concept to go-to-market execution, and consistently deliver successful products/programs on time and in budget.To manage, train and develop the marketing expertise of team direct report.ACCOUNTABILITIES:Leads program conception and development for assigned categories partnering closely with all necessary cross-functional teams.Develops lip strategy in partnership with VP and SVP, driving hero franchises and ensuring market share gainMaintains fragrance portfolio, supporting existing franchises as neededOversees and leads preparation of all necessary deliverables (Concept Briefs, Program Briefs, Creative Briefs); Manages development and 360 support program to ensure programs are in-culture, on trend and on brandInspire and drive programs forward with cross-functional teams, ensuring on time, on brand and on budget deliverablesResponsible for preparing and presenting deliverables to brand president and regional leaders, gaining alignment and approval at key milestonesResponsible for keeping a pulse on trends, insights, lip category performance, product opportunities and all category related information.Monitors the performance of Clinique versus the competition to identify product need gaps and opportunities; develops and executes action plans to improve brand performance when needed.Is the expert and key point person for performance of assigned segments (shipments, sell-thru, cost of goods, sku count, pricing and new product forecasts) as well as the competition.Maintain in-the-know of lip and broader makeup trends, techniques and perceptionsManage Creative development and execution, ensuring messaging and execution are both on brand and will cut through the clutterLiaises regularly with Regional marketing teams to ensure programs meet Region/Affiliate Market needs.Responsible for providing all Regions and affiliates with timely information on programs.Acts as key, day-to-day contact for Regions to ensure brand strategies and objectives are being met for product launches/programs.Responsible for leading all Planning Guides, Flashes and Launch Guides.Participates in consumer research for assigned categories as needed including writing briefs, concepts and analyzing research findings.Manages and is responsible for the performance of Direct Report, including on-time deliverables and accuracy of projects.Leads by example to create an environment that is collaborative, encouraging, respectful and builds team cooperationQualificationsMust possess strong leadership, analytical, creative, and oral and written communication skills.Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.Must possess proactive strategic and critical thinking skills and the ability to take initiative, anticipate next steps and offer recommendations.Proven balance of results and program driverMust be able to manage and develop direct report(s).Should be a self-starter, accountable and highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects at one time.Must be team player with the ability to build, foster and nurture relationships with members of cross-functional teams.Must be highly detail-oriented with unprompted follow-through.Trend-spotter and in tune with evolving consumer and market shifts. Forward-thinking.Should demonstrate a passion for the cosmetics industry.Must have very strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. Pay Range:The anticipated base salary range for this position is $124,200.00 to $214,450.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program as well as participation in the share incentive plan. In addition,In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring LawRhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.Brand:CliniqueJob Function:MarketingJob Sub-Function:Global BrandAssignment Category:Fulltime-RegularDepartment:Marketing