Senior Manager of Global Retail Marketing
Rare Beauty, based in El Segundo, aims to break down unrealistic standards of perfection. Here at Rare Beauty, we place purpose and social impact at the heart of everything we do—from the products we make, to the community we create. We empower our team and our community to challenge beauty norms by shaping positive conversations about self-acceptance and mental health. We promote self-acceptance and give people the tools they need to feel less alone in the world. Our mission is to help everyone celebrate their individuality by redefining what beautiful means. We take pride in offering best-in-class benefits, with medical monthly premiums covered by the Company at 100%, employee certification in mental health first aid at work, regular wellness activities, quarterly makeup stipend and much more!
POSITION SUMMARY
Our ideal Sr. Manager of Global Retail Marketing is highly organized, able to prioritize and enjoys a fast-paced work environment in the beauty industry. This position will support the Retail Team and report to the VP, Retail Marketing. The incumbent will also meet monthly with the VP, Retail Marketing or VP of Sales to discuss current projects and goal set for the month to come.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with VP Retail Marketing and key stakeholders for global gondola and secondary fixture updates to ensure brand is represented at highest levels
- Oversee global visual merchandising and creative briefs to ensure assortments, launch dates and pricing is accurate
- Maintain integral retail documents to ensure latest pipeline, launch date, and assortment information is accurate and dispersed to relevant key stakeholders
- Partner with VP Retail Marketing to develop, define strategies for sampling, sets, product assortment by retailer
- Assist in budget creation and management of sampling, set and promotional programs; monitor and report success and ROI
- Partner with Operation and Finance teams to ensure global sampling programs align with budget and timelines
- Support Retail leadership team in creating sales, marketing and educational programs that help drive in-store and online sales
- Review category and product sales regularly; create and execute action plans for improved core / focus SKU performance
- Responsible for maintaining and updating relevant retail documents as directed by Retail leadership team
- Create and maintains organizational templates, global calendars, global factbook and side by sides as directed by Retail leadership team
- Contribute to customer selling presentations, business reviews and board decks
- Review and analyze retailer websites and report on trends and newsworthy findings
- Monitor, and report competitive brands, activities, and products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market trends and share, pricing, and advertising – across the categories of skincare, color cosmetics, bath & body, and haircare
- Support the team with administrative tasks, including ordering and shipping out samples and project management
- May present seasonal presentations as needed
- Use out-of-the-box thinking and trend research to contribute to team meetings and brainstorming sessions
- Look for ways to improve processes and communicate recommendations to the Retail Team
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with all customer partners, vendors, and internal Rare Beauty team members
- Manage and mentor junior Retail Marketing team members to ensure projects and job functions align with sales team goals
- Other tasks as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors degree or better with specialization in business administration, marketing, or related fieldProficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and OutlookStrong attention to detail with excellent communication skillsAble to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentTeam player that works well with othersAbility to think ahead, anticipate opportunities and challengesCreative and resourceful, good problem solverSelf-motivated and proactive approach with an appropriate sense of urgencyExperience in consumer products and / or ecommerce, notably cosmetics or beautyCandidates MUST be punctual, professional, positive, polished, and passionate about beauty!PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerDomestic and international travel may be requiredSeniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
MarketingIndustries
Personal Care Product ManufacturingJ-18808-Ljbffr