POSITION SUMMARY

This Manager role is focused on Face category and reports into the category Director. They will lead development of 360 strategy and execution of global marketing programs by collaborating closely with cross-functional business partners to build global strategy briefs, communications plans, and regional toolkits for campaigns across multi-platform consumer engagement programs.

This role encompasses five broad purposes:

• Guide global category strategy

• Manage in-line product portfolio

• Guide new products launches

• Drive functional transformation

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Guide global category strategy (10%)

• Monitor and assess global category, competitive landscape, and consumer trends to inform strategic interventions.

• Ensure consistent and clear cascade of category strategy to cross-functional business partners.

• Conduct analysis and prepare documents for executive category reviews; present as needed to senior leaders.

Manage in-line product portfolio (10%)

• Support development and execution of inline hero strategy for Face category (e.g., activations, sampling, pricing overhauls).

• Partner with cross-functional teams (in-store, online experience, social/digital, and media innovation) to execute basic business activations (e.g., merchandising overhaul, online finders, digital/social activations).

Guide new products launches (70%)

Strategy Development:

• Support development of program positioning within Concept Briefs, Marketing Bulletins, Program Briefs.

• Lead development of cohesive 360 Activation Briefs for Face Color programs across campaign messaging, differentiated channel tactics, and content development. Work with cross functional teams to develop breakthrough activation strategies that align across channels.

Program Management:

• Act as central liaison in the development of all Consumer Marketing programs supporting collection launches; collaborating with Internal teams (Product Marketing, Creative Ops, Creative, Global Communications, Product Development, AT&D, E-commerce, Events, VM) throughout process to ensure strategic needs are being met and appropriate assets are being developed for cross-platform activation.

• Manage and track cross-functional inputs into go-to-market deliverables (Activation Brief, CRQ, Toolkit) ensuring cohesive strategy and timely delivery to regions.

• Partner with Creative OPS to review creative deliverables and provide action-oriented feedback that ensures assets align to program and campaign objectives as outlined within brief.

• Maintain various project trackers and lead follow-up with key partner groups.

Regional Alignment/Support:

• Maintain close communication with regions at regular intervals throughout program strategy development: pre-activation brief stage, shot list stage, post-shoot stage, comms. plan and toolkit stage.

• Lead development of regional toolkits that provide program overview, assets, and 360 activation plans to regions, liaising with Internal partner teams to define channel strategies that support overall strategy. Issue document in advance of launch to regions and field questions regarding local execution (in partnership with Creative Ops).

Drive functional transformation (10%)

• Constructively question ways-of-working to drive ongoing improvement across teams.

• Cultivate a mindset relentlessly focused on consumer and aware of competition/channel influences.

• Support and advance use of data and analytics throughout the function to inform decision-making and accomplish goals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience.

• Strong sense of personal leadership, ownership, and accountability.

• Disruptive, entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach (excellent interpersonal skills).

• Insights-driven with consumer-first focus – requires financial/data fluency and strong business acumen.

• Disciplined project management capabilities while operating with a sense of urgency.

• Strong PC skills (priority on Powerpoint/Excel).

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $81,000 - $133,000. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life, and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.