Director- Brand Activation (NYX)

El Segundo, CA (Hybrid)

$128K/yr – $180K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and lead NYX Brand Activation by shaping the long-term vision and GTM strategy, coordinating a national activation calendar, and ensuring in-store and digital brand excellence across key accounts.

  • Set the strategic direction for brand activation and cross-functional collaboration with marketing, sales, and retail partners.
  • Oversee end-to-end displays, planograms, and merchandising to maximize velocity and market share.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing activation team and align customer marketing with core brand priorities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and partner with Brand Activation Lead to define the long-term strategic vision, GTM strategy, and national activation calendar for NYX PM across key omnichannel accounts.
  • Drive comprehensive account-specific in-store assortment recommendations to maximize velocity and drive both primary and secondary placement productivity tailored to each unique retail partner.
  • Spearhead end-to-end display planning & execution and define the overarching planogram vision & merch execution to ensure best-in-class brand presence in-store and online.
  • Direct M1 management (inclusive of displays, samples, and special operations/kits) to guarantee flawless operational and commercial execution.
  • Oversee the development of disruptive brand activation plans, including promotional strategies, retail media initiatives, and high-stakes innovation day presentations.
  • Drive continuous evaluation of in-year brand and category performance, providing strategic recommendations to commercial leads and category leaders to maximize sell-out and market share.
  • Act as the senior voice of the brand across business development, cross-functional teams, and key account meetings, championing the voice of the customer in all strategic retail conversations.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of brand activation professionals.
  • Customer Marketing: Align all customer-facing activations and key account plans with core brand visions, equity guidelines, and overarching commercial priorities.
  • Category Marketing: Bring retailer context to annual brand planning, media and activation calendar planning discussions

Benefits

  • Competitive Benefit Package, Salary Range(128-180k base salary),Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan
  • Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
  • Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
  • Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
  • Learning & Development Opportunities for Career Progression (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
  • Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
  • Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs
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$128K/yr – $180K/yr

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Director- Brand Activation (NYX)

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