Randstad USA

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Job title: Manager, Global Product Marketing Pay rate: $50.00 - $58.00/hr Contract through Randstad - 4 months Location: Preferably, hybrid schedule on-site 3x per week at brand's office located in Irvine CA however the hiring manager is open to this individual working remotely if they can flex to working PST Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00pm with 30 minute unpaid lunch break totaling 37.5 hours per week Job Summary The Manager, Global Product Marketing will support Global Product Marketing Team in the development and implementation of the product portfolio, innovation pipeline and product marketing strategy by category and subcategory to enhance brand story and drive growth and market share gains in priority channels and regions. The Manager will help to lead all aspects of program development, from concept to final program delivery and partner closely with cross-functional teams to drive programs to completion, on time and on budget. The Manager will also aid in communicating the global product strategy to the regions and have ownership of special projects with manager support. Key Responsibilities • Product Marketing Strategy and Execution. Assist in building an innovative product pipeline strategy to support brand's strategic direction, including maintaining ownership of key categories/ subcategories and focus in fast-growing categories and subcategories and hero products: o Partner with manager and teams to support building overall product, innovation, calendar, consumer, pricing and sampling strategy, presenting up to brand management for approval when necessary o Work with Regions to cascade and support all aspects of product marketing strategy, including ensure product mixes are optimized to meet the needs of all regions and distribution channels o Point for International teams to ensure collaborative and consumer centric mindset as we build pipeline and product initiatives that must resonate in the International markets • Project Management. Lead in daily project management of launches, developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal cross-functional teams and support groups as a flexible team player: o Work closely with, and serve as daily contact for projects under responsibility with all cross-functional groups, including PD, Package Design, GBSC, and Creative INTERNAL Operations to ideate program details and ensure the timely development of all calendarized programs o Provide support for recurring meetings with Marketing, Product Development, Package Development, Package Design, and GBSC to track status of all open programs o Lead COGs analysis and SRP analysis/recos. Ensure collaboration between Finance, Packaging, Global Business Planning and Product Development to optimize SRP’s and COGS throughout multiple touchpoints in development process, driving towards brand goals o Own responsibility for the timely issuance of required execution elements: ▪ Prepare and manage all necessary paperwork: Program Briefs, Packaging Briefs, Cost Objectives, DTOs, Bulletins, CPMS requests and copy requests ▪ Serve as a liaison between Packaging, Product Development and Creative to ensure the timely delivery of supporting materials and elements needed to release necessary documents • Data and Analytics. Consistently monitor the performance of each collection: o Collect and analyze sales trends, category shifts, COG changes, market intelligence and competition, key consumer insight findings, and other research materials to create and support launch process from inception to launch o Monthly competitive deep dives along with global analysis of performance by category and brand o Lead and conduct post-mortem and competitive analysis on relevant categories, noting industry trends, brand performance vs. competition, and product opportunities. o Work closely with regional managers to solicit feedback on past performance of programs and synthesize data to positively impact development of future programs. o Conduct deep dive analysis on new product pipeline including assisting in launch sizing o Conduct ad hoc business analysis requests as needed • Product Marketing Team Support. o Prepare and support materials for presentation of product marketing plans including annual innovation strategy, regional & retailer presentations and corporate presentations o Support team with creating global assortment, line edit and pricing strategies o Coordinating, Agendas, meetings and recaps Required Skills INTERNAL • 5-7 years of related Marketing experience. Full-time experience within the beauty, CPG or retail industries strongly preferred; a demonstrable interest and passion about the beauty industry is a must • Bachelor’s degree required • Excellent communication skills with exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to build, foster, and nurture strong relationships and gain the respect of members of the cross-functional teams • Self-motivated with an eagerness to learn, committed, passionate, and goal-oriented • Team player with a positive, professional, and enthusiastic “can-do” attitude • Strong project management skills and follow-through on small details with ability to multi task, prioritize and drive timelines • Energetic and proactive with ability to quickly react and action on frequent change in direction • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint • Strong analytical skills with a balance between analytical and creative thinking • Experience in industry competitive databases, including Circana/NPD Decision Key, Beaute, Euromonitor, and Tableau a plus ________________________________ Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.