Senior Manager, Global Brand Activation, Activation Strategy & Digital, Prestige Care

USA (Unknown)

$120K/yr – $150K/yrSenior Level8+ years exp

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own global activation and content governance that translates brand strategy into scalable frameworks and cohesive cross‑market campaigns.

  • Own global activation principles and content ecosystems across paid, owned, earned, and experiential touchpoints.
  • Influence local markets to adapt global strategies while preserving brand DNA.
  • Lead cross‑functional collaboration with Creative, Education, and Activation CoEs to deliver unified storytelling across markets.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and rollout of global activation and content strategies across base business and innovation launches, ensuring alignment with Sebastian’s brand DNA
  • Translate brand and innovation strategy into clear, scalable global frameworks that can be effectively deployed across markets.
  • Define the role of campaigns, always-on content, and cultural moments across digital and physical touchpoints in partnership with cross-functional teams
  • Develop activation principles and toolkits that balance global consistency with local flexibility
  • Act as a global thought leader on the professional hairdresser and creative communityto inform strategy development
  • Leverage a strong understanding of hairstylists as creators, tastemakers, and brand advocates, alongside evolving consumer behaviors.
  • Translate insight into content, messaging, and channel strategies that connect with both audiences.
  • Lead the development of integrated global campaigns and production briefs across all priority initiatives (new launches and commerical innovation)
  • Partner with Creative and agency partners on: Content ecosystems and deliverables; Channel roles (social, CRM, digital, influencer, education); Key messages, storytelling, and proof points
  • Ensure campaigns are cohesive across paid, owned, earned, and experiential touchpoints through storng cross-functional coordination to deliver a unified brand narrative globally.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in global brand activation, integrated marketing, or digital content strategy, ideally within prestige, beauty, or professional haircare.
  • Strong understanding of: Professional hairdresser ecosystem and trends; Content strategy across social, digital, eCommerce, CRM, and SEO
  • Proven experience working on global brands with local market adaptation.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead without authority, influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams globally.
  • Experience leading agencies and managing complex, multi-market activations.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed global organization.
  • Passion for professional haircare and beauty, creativity, and understanding of professional and consumer needs
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Financial acumen (budget management, business cases, P+Ls)
  • Advanced presentation skills and story telling for senior level audiences

Preferred

  • Who You Are: You have a strong pulse on beauty trends and cultural shifts. You’re a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves a new challenge. You’re a team player who leads with initiative, collaboration, and integrity. Growth mindset, resilience, and adaptability to thrive in an evolving, entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
691.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
55.8%
Direct
33.3%
Referral
5%
Social
4.6%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~804

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
33 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
17 years
Median Tenure
11.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2021
    Private Equity Round