Brand Manager

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Brand Manager

In this position, you will act as a business leader on a major Canadian brand to drive national business growth. This position is based at our Markham office and will report into a Brand Team Lead or Senior Brand Leader.

Who We Are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON’S and BAND-AID that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up with 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Role reports to:

Brand Team Leader

Location:

Markham, ON

Travel %:

10%

What You Will Do

As a Brand Manager, you will act as a business leader to drive growth on your brand through strategies & executions with a truly national impact. Just like any entrepreneur or general manager, you will be responsible for the key drivers of business performance, including:

• Developing and implementing a multi-year strategic business plan for your brand

• Launching new products and building comprehensive go-to-market plans (including pricing and merchandising strategies)

• Crafting marketing communications (eg. Digital, eCommerce and social content, video, print, sampling, professional, etc.), claims and impactful media connection plans with external agency partners

• Uncovering insights about the category, competitor & retail customers that drive business recommendations

• Successfully setting & ensuring delivery of monthly and annual shipment and consumption analysis

• Conducting consumer research to uncover insights that shape in-market activations

• Collaborating with internal departments including Customer Strategy, Sales, Finance, Regulatory, Legal, Global, Supply Chain and Demand Planning to coordinate team activities/projects and attain short-long term sales and profit commitments

• Leading your brand’s P&L & making investment recommendations to drive profitable growth

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a university degree is required; preferably in Marketing/Business or a related field. MBA is an asset.

• Authorized to work in Canada without the need of sponsorship now or in the future.

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous brand management or relevant marketing experience is required.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to bring out the best in others.

• Strategy and data are the core of everything we do, so strong critical thinking and analytical skills are required.

• Digital marketing and social media experience is an asset, as are budget management and forecasting skills.

Competencies

• Leads multiple projects and tasks at a time with a focus on prioritization and quality.

• Self-motivated, results oriented, creative problem solver, with ability to lead through ambiguity.

• Shows curiosity to grow and develop. Derives creative solutions to generate business value.

• Strong communication, presentation and organizational skills.

• Analytical in approach to finding opportunities, strong problem-solving skills.

• Strong collaboration skills.

• Aptitude in eCommerce, digital marketing or social media.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

• Hybrid working environment

• Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.