Global Assistant Brand Manager

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JOB TITLE: GLOBAL ASSISTANT BRAND MANAGER, POND'S
JOB LOCATION: SINGAPORE
RELOCATION TERMS: LOCAL TERMS

This position entails working on one of Unilever’s most iconic global brands. Pond’s is the largest facecare brand within Unilever, with a strong footprint and leading market position in many Developing & Emerging markets.

We are looking for highly motivated, experienced and capable Global Assistant Brand Development Manager (ABM) to support Pond’s innovation platform to unlock new business growth model. This is a global role that is based in Singapore.

• Crafting Pond’s key big bets of disruptive innovation to unlock new business model for emerging markets – including concept & claims, product & packaging development and communications, ensuring relevance of the mixes
• Coordinating Pond’s cross-functional team – including R&D, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, CMI, regulatory / claims
• Partnering with POND’s key markets globally to align project in 12Q Plan and drive the brand overall growth ambition

As an ABM in the global team, you'll play a critical supporting role to the Brand Manager, ensuring the project is aligned with the brand strategy plan and targeting excellent delivery on time in full. You'll be able to develop an in-depth understanding of brand development and the business environment within Beauty & Wellbeing. The role offers plenty of scope for independent leadership and clear own-able deliverables.

The roles of duties are not exhaustive and may change according to business requirements.

• Project Team: Cross functional team such as R&D, CMI, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement
• Agencies and local marketing teams in each country
• Key senior stakeholders across organization

To succeed in this role, it will require:

• Innate, genuine passion for beauty, with a keen eye for beauty.
• Trend Awareness: Staying abreast of cultures and emerging trends, platforms, and best practices within the beauty industry.
• Passion for consumers, putting them at the heart of all strategy and execution.
• Strong brand development skills (i.e. brand positioning/equity, concept development, project leadership, communication development, eye for beauty)
• Global brand/mix development with experience at interfacing with countries and driving execution.
• Strong bias for action with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Problem-solving, can-do mindset, being bold in thoughts and brave in action
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in Skincare/Beauty will be an added advantage
• Experience in new communication & business models i.e. Social first, E-commerce (Cross-border) & D2C

Please apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements. Should you not meet our immediate requirements, your profile will be registered in our talent pool system, and we will match your profile to suitable future vacancies.

You will be able to access your status update through the candidate tracking link.

In line with Singapore Government regulations, we are committed to giving priority to local Singaporean candidates during our hiring process. Applications from foreign candidates will be considered if suitable local talent is not available.

Thank you for your interest and application.

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