Global Project Manager, Body Care | London

Job title:

Global Project Manager, Body Care | London

Company:

Aesop

Job description

Global Project Manager, Body Care | LondonFor over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. As a global retail organisation, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.Our approach to skin care involves meticulous attention to detail, using only the most efficacious ingredients to create formulations which stir the self and senses. The same meticulous approach is taken during our recruitment process, seeking out considered and inspired individuals with a wealth of perspectives who bring out the best in themselves and others.We aim to strike the right balance between people, planet and profit, actively reducing our footprint on the planet that generously sustains us. So far, this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp. We are committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society.Role purposeIn partnership with the Head of Category this role is responsible for building the strategic frame and growth plan for the category and ensure that the marketing plans are delivered in consistency with this frame, from product creation to campaign activation.The Global Project Manager is responsible for orchestrating the entire 360 of their category marketing calendar. The role will define the 360-activation plan, overall media strategy and work in collaboration with the 360 teams to develop relevant and impactful assets, content and guidelines ensuring an integrated engagement approach across all channels and a strategic and disruptive way to emerge.This role works in close partnership with the global product innovation team to co-create concepts and innovative big ideas aligned with strategic objectives and with global creative teams to ensure that the innovation plan and campaigns are developed and executed under the strategic frame. This role will embody the responsibility of driving all the 360 stakeholders ensuring innovation and consistency in all touchpoints and will lead the marketing strategy for new launches as well as drive the creation, production, coordination and consistency of contents online and offline.Role responsibilities include, but not limited to –

• Support the Head of Category with creation of the strategy and 360 activation plan for the body care category
• Partner with Global Product Innovation Manager in developing creative project concepts, play a key role in the big idea creation
• Work with the Product Innovation Manager on the validation and approval of the product claims to be communicated, if necessary, work together on the development of the testing planning
• Develop close partnership with the markets and zones, regularly assess local launches and market performance using data and inputs provided by the Zones and Countries ensuring marketing plans are suited to their business needs
• Have a deep knowledge and understanding of consumer and fuel the team with trend insights / notes on latest launches from competition. Keep updated of the latest communication trends and infuse them within all teams to constantly optimise the content of the category
• Drive, by briefing the creative team, the creation of breakthrough campaigns concept & image aligned with strategic category objectives and customer insights
• Develop content strategy that are in line with the brand and category vision
• Define the activation concept & the list of assets needing Marketing Direction & Brand President’s approval
• Define the scope of 360 assets to create for the activation (channels, touch points, assets, formats), in collaboration with the 360 teams
• Organize the kick-off hackaton days with the whole 360 teams around the campaign concept & big idea to drive 360 assets creation
• Orchestrate the development of the 360 content: online, offline, advocacy, education & retail
• Work in close collaboration with the Digital Team, to stay on top of Digital best practices, do’s and don’ts
• Drive consistency and relevancy across all touchpoints
• Responsible for the streamlining of assets and the follow-up the 360 team to create synergies in production for all the contents produced by the 360 team.
• Send the 360, digital and commercialisation notes to the countries
• With the collaboration of Finance and the Creative Services Lead monitor the yearly allocated budget for 360 campaigns
• Ensure shooting productions, with the help of producers, and assets are delivered on time respecting drive timelines
• Be an active promoter of the Simplicity and Drive principles.

This is a full time position operating with a hybrid working pattern.What we are looking forExperience:

• Experience in project management management-based experience within the consumer goods and/or beauty industry
• International work experience (ideally across

two regions) for a global/international business * Hands on experience owning and driving 360 marketing campaigns, from ideation to execution, in a global organisation.

• Ideally previous experience in the body care category, at least previous experience in another category for a luxury brand.
• Experience in collaborating and leading cross functional teams.
• A degree qualification in business, marketing, science advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep connection to customer insights & customer trends.
• Strong innovation background with proven ability to deliver successful, innovative launches & campaigns at a global level.
• Proven ability to work at both a strategic and tactical level (flexing/adapting as and when required)
• Advanced communication skills
• Scrupulous attention to detail
• Exceptional time management and project management skills
• Demonstrated proactive problem solving ability
• Demonstrated ability to manage cost/budget, scope, schedule and risk.
• Open mindset and deep curiosity seeking to understand others, listen without judgement and act on diverse perspectives
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment

What’s on offerWe take a holistic approach to employment, promoting professional development, career growth, employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through the Aesop Foundation, volunteering and matched giving programs.Employee benefits include –

• Flexible, hybrid working pattern
• Generous product discount allowance and bi-annual complimentary product allocation
• Paid volunteering allowance for all employees
• Bonus opportunity based on personal, and business, performance
• Suite of options to aid development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning, in-house Product and Core skills training and study support opportunities
• Access to employee assistance programmes, complimentary subscription to Headspace mindfulness app and summer hours options.

Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.#LI-Hybrid

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:16:06 GMT

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