Responsibilities

• Leads program conception and development for assigned categories partnering closely with all necessary cross-functional teams.
• Develops lip strategy in partnership with VP and SVP, driving hero franchises and ensuring market share gain
• Maintains fragrance portfolio, supporting existing franchises as needed
• Oversees and leads preparation of all necessary deliverables (Concept Briefs, Program Briefs, Creative Briefs); Manages development and 360 support program to ensure programs are in-culture, on trend and on brand
• Inspire and drive programs forward with cross-functional teams, ensuring on time, on brand and on budget deliverables
• Responsible for preparing and presenting deliverables to brand president and regional leaders, gaining alignment and approval at key milestones
• Responsible for keeping a pulse on trends, insights, lip category performance, product opportunities and all category related information.
• Monitors the performance of Clinique versus the competition to identify product need gaps and opportunities; develops and executes action plans to improve brand performance when needed.
• Is the expert and key point person for performance of assigned segments (shipments, sell-thru, cost of goods, sku count, pricing and new product forecasts) as well as the competition.
• Maintain in-the-know of lip and broader makeup trends, techniques and perceptions

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Must possess strong leadership, analytical, creative, and oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess proactive strategic and critical thinking skills and the ability to take initiative, anticipate next steps and offer recommendations.
• Proven balance of results and program driver
• Must be able to manage and develop direct report(s).
• Should be a self-starter, accountable and highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Must be team player with the ability to build, foster and nurture relationships with members of cross-functional teams.
• Must be highly detail-oriented with unprompted follow-through.
• Trend-spotter and in tune with evolving consumer and market shifts. Forward-thinking.
• Should demonstrate a passion for the cosmetics industry.

Benefits

• The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others.