Associate Director - Retail & Activation Marketing

El Segundo, CA (On-site)

$130K/yr – $145K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the US retail marketing agenda and calendar for Murad, driving go-to-market execution and category management with Ulta at the center to提升 sales, SKU productivity, and brand health.

  • Growth and governance of the US go-to-market calendar tied to key commercial moments.
  • Lead category management and shopper-informed VM/planograms to highlight hero products and boost purchase interest.
  • Oversee retailer content creation and post-program learnings to continuously optimize future campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage US go-to-market activity calendar for both new product launches and core initiatives in collaboration with account leads, ensuring alignment with the brand’s strategic objectives and key commercial moments.
  • Own end-to-end retail marketing and brand performance for Ulta, our biggest customer. Monitor performance and competitive activity; create action plans to close gaps and capitalize on opportunities, driving sales growth, SKU productivity, and brand health.
  • Lead category management anchored in robust shopper insight, developing planograms and VM that highlight our brand’s difference, focuses on hero products, helps navigation, and ultimately drives purchase interest.
  • Develop and execute brand initiatives (campaigns, events, sampling, etc.) in collaboration with creative, Ops, sales, and education to ensure all needs are met and achieve the brand’s overall objectives
  • Oversee creative development of retailer content, ensuring all requirements are met and that they adhere to best practices. Manage all marketing requests such as comps/asset forms, new product set up forms, sell sheets, photography, social assets, copy, etc; ensuring requests are on time and executed consistently.
  • Create post-mortem analysis of programs, launches, animations, etc to ensure we optimize future activities based on learnings
  • Lead the planning and execution of trade shows and market meetings, and partner with the team on the field sales meeting

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of Channel/Retail/Trade Marketing experience required, with a minimum of 2 years’ direct experience working with Ulta.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, able to analyze complex information and translate it into insights and actionable plans
  • Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving integrated marketing initiatives
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence multiple stakeholders across different functions
  • Bachelor’s degree required

Nice to Have

  • MBA a plus

Benefits

  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • FSA/HSA
  • Life/Accident Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development Resources
  • 401(k) Employer Match Program
  • Annual Bonus
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Murad

2.6 Glassdoor

We’re the #1 dermatologist-founded brand* that approaches skin differently.Since 1989, we’ve been developing clinically proven products that are supported by Dr. Murad’s industry-first research as a board-certified dermatologist and pharmacist. Our formulas don’t just consider one symptom or concern—they address total skin health, utilizing proprietary active ingredients and the latest clinical-grade technologies for unmatched efficacy and proven results.Want to be a part of shaping Murad’s future? You can learn more about our job openings at murad.com/murad-careers/ and more about Murad's commitments at murad.com/wellness-for-people-wellness-for-planet/.*Based on first half 2023 prestige skincare sales data, not including professional brands

Founded in 1989
El Segundo, California, USA
554 employees (65 in marketing)
36% recommend to a friend
51% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
354.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$33.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32%
Direct
56.4%
Referral
5.3%
Social
4.3%
Paid
1.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~554

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
40 (7% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
3.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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