Director, Global Brand Operations, Nail & Prestige Care Brands

Position Title: Director, Global Brand Operations, Nail & Prestige Care Brands 

Location: Calabasas (CA), United States

Direct Reports: 3 (indirect reports, dotted line)

Scope / Brands:  OPI, Sebastian, Nioxin, Professional Channels, FDM, Premium Retail and E-com channels.

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.

THE ROLE

The role of Director, Global Brand Operations, Nail & Prestige Care Brands, reporting to and working closely with the VP Global Brand Portfolio Operations, will be responsible for leading global portfolio operations efforts as they relate to the commercial and go-to-market strategy for the Nail and Prestige Care portfolio. The role requires strong partnership with cross functional partners such as Global Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain teams as well as collaboration with Regional Teams and local markets. The successful applicant will thrive in a fast-paced environment where accountability and ambition are paired with a desire to achieve results collaboratively, with a unique opportunity of leading commercial strategy of the most premium portfolio of Wella Company.

.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Owns Global OPI and Premium Care Brands Portfolio & Channel 3 yr IMP
• Leads brand & innovation prioritization reco by market & channel (Where to Play strategy)
• Drives by channel growth strategy / platform across portfolio and global marketing function
• Leads portfolio pricing architecture & strategy
• Leads & creates annual Brands Global Success Model and Category Growth Story
• Partners w reg channels teams on new channel portfolio expansion plans
• Support Nail & Prestige Care Innovation Masterplan ensuring best practices are met
• Insights-driven Business Reporting & Sharing w/ Wella Lead Team  
• Analyze portfolio performance & provide optimization recommendation

FIRST 90 DAYS DELIVERABLES

• Prestige Care Category Growth Story
• Sebastian & Nioxin channel portfolio expansion plans
• Sebastian Restage Pricing Strategy
• OPI Prosumer Gel Pricing Strategy
• Insights-driven Business Reporting & Sharing w/ Wella Lead Team for Q2
• Portfolio optimization recommendation
• Sephora Concept Sell

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years’ experience in Global/Regional Commercial Roles in FMCG Industry and 6+ years’ experience in Global Trade Marketing. Experience in Professional Hair Industry is preferred.

• Strong track record of strategic view, ability to energize team and execute strategy
• Strong track record of autonomous problem-solving and business analysis with minimal guidance/ lead team involvement
• Strong Strategic Thinking & framework / template development skills paired with excellent communication skills
• Strong commercial know-how
• Strong external focus & in touch with industry/ retailers
• Strong coaching skills as Brand Operations teams will have to lead sub-categories independently
• Gravitas to influence key partners within regions, markets, and cross functional

• Very organized and able to lead multifunctional team, manage all global and local stakeholders and timings in parallel
• Experience in the salon industry is a plus
• Experience in Regional or Local Team is a plus
• English mandatory any other language is a plus
• A bachelor's degree is required (Business Administration, Marketing, Science or similar discipline), and an MBA is preferred.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR WELLA

What you can expect from us:

•          Attractive salary package

•          Competitive holiday allowance

•          Wide range of benefits (health insurance, pension, car lease and/or mobility allowance for selected roles as well as wellbeing benefits)

•          Continued learning and growth opportunities

•          Truly international and diverse environment where you can be your true self

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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