Head of Sun Care

Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of 6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

Head of Brand Sun Care
London, UK
Hybrid Working 
Approx 9 Month Contract
Attractive salary & benefits
 
Let's Talk About You
You’re ambitious, but you want a career with purpose—we love that. You’re up for a challenge and ready to write the next chapter of your career story with a great group of encouraging colleagues. You want to make your mark and let your personality shine. Well, if you’re interested in our Head of Suncare role, this might be your next step! We are looking for an experienced Digital Content Producer Professional to join Edgewell Personal Care – a global consumer goods business with a portfolio of over 25 brands (Wilkinson Sword, Schick, Hawaiian Tropic, Carefree, Bulldog Skincare for Men, Jack Black and recently acquired Cremo Grooming… just to name a few!).  

Now, Let’s Get Down to Business
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic European Head of Marketing to lead the growth of Hawaiian Tropic within the Suncare segment. This role will shape and bring to life the brand vision, creating compelling, effective campaigns across all consumer touchpoints to increase consumer penetration and grow market presence.
Reporting to the Marketing Director for Europe, the Head of Brand for Europe is the guardian of Hawaiian Tropic and responsible for the short- and long-term performance measured by market share and revenue growth, as well as the continuous strengthening and growth of the consumer franchise. This European Marketing leadership position partners closely with key internal and external stakeholders, senior commercial leaders, R&D, and members of the European Leadership Team.
Primary responsibilities include leading the brand strategy, Innovation Roadmap and delivering the annual strategic planning process for the brand.
If there’s one thing, you’ll get here at Edgewell, it’s a collaborative group full of likeable, diverse and nurturing colleagues. They’re an inspiring bunch. 

Here’s a sample of what you’ll get up to:

Brand Strategy
•    Define the Brand positioning and strategy to deliver ambitious penetration growth across Europe and guide the teams in translating the LT strategy plan into annual local brand plans.
•    Partner and collaborate regularly with local marketing teams to provide in-depth assessment of the brand, actively investigating the root causes for performance and course correcting or accelerating as required.
•    Assess future market opportunities, category & channel approach and pricing strategy.
Insight
•    Use consumer, shopper and customer insight to inform and strengthen brand strategies, plans and campaigns.
•    Stay ahead of competitor activity and industry trends to develop and grow the brand position in market.
Campaigns
•    Create disruptive and effective brand communications in our consumers everyday lives, with exceptional execution throughout the consumer journey to deliver superior results.
Innovation
•    Lead the Innovation agenda and roadmap in line with the brand positioning to unlock future growth opportunities.
•    Develop superior product experiences that exceed consumers needs.
Leadership
•    Coach and develop a team of exceptional marketers as well as lead a cross functional team across Media & Digital, Innovation, Revenue Growth and Portfolio Management.
•    Own the A&P budget in all aspects to maximise marketing effectiveness and ROI.
Support the development and implementation of the Edgewell Marketing Strategy and Vision.

Are You Ready to Show Us What You’ve Got? 
Ideally you will have extensive Marketing experience gained within Suncare/ Cosmetics industry. We’re looking for someone with the passion, enthusiasm and positivity to drive the brand forward. While your experience is of course important, we’re all about making useful things joyful, so we love when our prospective candidates are passionate about this too.
 
Here’s what we are looking for:

•    Significant experience in Consumer Packaged Goods, Personal Care or Beauty.
•    SPF experience essential.
•    This position requires a demonstratable blend of strategic insight, creative leadership and the ability to execute at pace in an entrepreneurial environment.
•    Experience leading regional brands and setting clear and compelling strategic plans and frameworks and experience across the full marketing mix.
•    Demonstrated experience managing comprehensive strategic marketing and communications, media relations, and marketing program.
•    Experience managing a team of direct and in-direct reports and working within a matrix organisation, with demonstrated success planning and accomplishing goals.
•    Experience with multiple creative and media agencies crafting a brief, executing a creative plan and evaluating and executing media strategies.
•    Strong team player with the drive to help assure high quality standards.
•    Highly organized with strong attention to detail, flexible, self-motivated and able to succeed in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
•    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to articulate in a clear and concise manner.
•    Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
•    A strong combination of both creative and analytical skills a must; understanding of budgets and product costing, plus ability to proactively gather, analyse and evaluate complex data.
•    Strong financial acumen and accountability; influence the commercial performance with strong analytical skills and ability to make data driven decisions.
•    Fluent in English and proficient in at least one other European language is an advantage.
 
What we offer
Competitive salary, Hybrid working possible (2 days in the office), bonus, car allowance, employee assistance programme, life assurance, discounted Edgewell branded products, core working hours, 25 days annual leave, free beverage & snacks, sports & social club membership, casual smart dress code and a great team!  

Now Take the Next Step
If you’re looking forward to progressing your career with us, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you. Please email an up-to-date CV in English along with your salary expectations. Alternatively, feel free to pass onto your teammates who may be interested. For information about this great company, visit www.edgewell.com. 

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