Sr. Manager, Trade Marketing – APAC + Travel Retail

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$95K/yr – $110K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own APAC and Travel Retail activation through cross functional teaming with regional marketers and retail partners, focusing on seasonal launches, product pages, and in-store/exposure assets.

Growth/Activation: Own seasonal launches, planograms, and retailer events across APAC + TR to maximize regional opportunities.
Asset & Messaging: Manage briefs and delivery for retailer digital assets and ensure consistent regional messaging.
Planning & Alignment: Maintain master assortment, launch calendars, and weekly cross-functional updates with APAC + TR leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Support VP, Trade Marketing as key partner to Hourglass APAC + Travel Retail regional team that oversees key accounts Sephora ANZ + SEA, specialty and global Travel Retail partners
Partner with regional team to build support plans for seasonal new product launches and core collections
Work closely with VP, Trade Marketing and Visual Merchandising team on seasonal update planograms, secondary placement fixtures, retailer events
Brief and track creative requests for retailer secondary in-store exposures, windows, etc.
Manage APAC + TR retailer digital asset requests (CRM, site, social placements) from briefing Creative team to ensuring timely asset pack delivery to region
Collaborate with regional Trade Marketing teams to review and align activations and resources, ensuring clear, consistent messaging and maximizing opportunities across global markets
Lead retailer product page management from seasonal new launch updates to ongoing maintenance and optimization
Work closely with Sr Director, Marketing APAC + TR and VP, Trade Marketing on retailer meeting preparation and deck creation for APAC + TR, including bi-annual Market meetings
Update and maintain global Master Assortment file and Retailer Launch Calendar for APAC + TR region
Maintain APAC + TR Retailer Promotional Calendar for leadership visibility of activity by region

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of experience within trade marketing in beauty, luxury preferred.
Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field
Passion for product, specifically cosmetics and skincare
Must be an excellent communicator, natural networker, team player and highly-organized
Proven success leading cross-functional team, and processes
Analytical, with experience tracking and reporting
Adaptable, resourceful, and forward thinking
Experience working at innovative, fast-paced startups or indie brands is a plus
A strong background in trade marketing within cosmetics or skincare
Thrive on solving problems and implementing creative solutions

Hourglass Cosmetics

2.8 Glassdoor

Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and nearly 3,000 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com.Hourglass Cosmetics will never request any form of payment or credit card details as part of the hiring process. We encourage prospective candidates to remain vigilant regarding fraudulent employment scams. Please be advised that any official communication from Hourglass Cosmetics regarding career opportunities will always originate from an email address ending in @hourglasscosmetics.com. Hourglass may occasionally partner with reputable external agencies for recruitment purposes. Should you encounter any suspicious emails or individuals claiming to represent Hourglass recruiters or senior staff members, please disregard the message and report any concerns to careers@hourglasscosmetics.com or cs@hourglasscosmetics.com.

Founded in 2004

West Hollywood, California, USA

426 employees (102 in marketing)

www.hourglasscosmetics.com

39% recommend to a friend

56% CEO approval