Sr Mgr Product Marketing US

Education 

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Marketing.  MBA preferred.

Experience

7+ years of work experience in product marketing or managing and implementing marketing programs. 3+ years of supervisory experience.

• Must be strategic and have experience developing brand, product and consumer marketing strategies. Must have a strong understanding of marketing concepts, terminology and stay abreast of all product marketing trends. Must be able to apply basic marketing concepts (e.g., brand positioning, brand equity/engagement, SWOT analysis, competitive assessment, marketing strategies, consumer segmentation) used in the development of marketing plans.

• Strong business and analytical skills are required to analyze and interpret results of research, marking promotions, educational programs and brand targets. Must be able to understand financial data to make insightful observations and learnings. Must be able to tie marketing objectives to overall performance metrics and/or ROI. Ability to define opportunities and problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts and make valid conclusions is required.

• Job requires the ability to work strategically to independently develop and implement ideas and solutions.

• Experience and knowledge of how to merchandise products to drive revenue, including experience driving pricing strategies, product positioning, consumer promotions and executing tactics according to plan are required.

• Must be able to work in teams and ability to lead large teams from multiple disciplines to orchestrate product launch, phase out and promotional support. Must demonstrate strong collaboration, flexibility, and diplomacy skills.

• Incumbent must demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial aptitude and be solution-focused. A strong sense ability to manage numerous projects at one time are required.

Company Overview

Looking for a career where you can make a difference? At Mary Kay we are committed to enriching the lives of women and their families around the world, we offer careers with unlimited opportunities to do something beautiful every day. More than 5,000 employees work in locations around the world. They provide the products, marketing and other support to millions of Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) who work as independent contractors, selling our products directly to consumers in nearly 40 markets on five continents.

We are a company that believes in our people and cares for them with truly exceptional benefits. We offer:

• A comprehensive health plan which includes medical, dental, and vision with low premiums
• 401(k) plan
• A generous profit-sharing program
• Free access to on-site fitness center and on-site clinic

Team US

 “Team US” is what we fondly call employees whose work directly supports the Independent Beauty Consultants in our legacy Mary Kay Market.  The U.S. market is where Mary Kay Ash’s dream became a reality. As a member of Team US, you will find opportunities to directly support the sales force in Sales, Marketing, IT, Finance and HR.  Our teams create the magic for the beauty consultants – from spectacular events and world-class education and motivation to packing and distributing our wonderful Mary Kay® products – the possibilities for a meaningful career are endless.