B&W Prospective Innovation - Head of Skin

Unilever Brazil; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team at the forefront of global beauty innovation with a focus on skincare. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of beauty by crafting sustainable solutions and leading innovative projects. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with diverse teams globally to drive strategic brand initiatives. If you are passionate about beauty trends and eager to make an impact in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace the challenge and be part of a cutting-edge team that values creativity and consumer insights.

Qualifications

• Must have a university degree or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in brand development with measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Set the direction for Big Bold Moves for Skincare brands.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovations to market.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Entrepreneurial Drive

Consumer-Centric Approach

Effective Communication

Project Leadership

Education

University Degree

Job description

JOB TITLE B&W Prospective Innovation - Head of Skin

LOCATION 100VE

JOB PURPOSE

Are you passionate about innovation and eager to shape the future of beauty? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and embrace the challenges of the unknown? Unilever’s newly established Beauty & Wellness (B&W) Prospective Innovation & Sustainable Department is looking for a passionate beauty enthusiast to join our pioneering team and be at the forefront of global beauty innovation.

This multi-disciplinary team is dedicated to crafting and creating sustainable, innovative solutions from inception to execution. Through experimentation, iteration, and deep transformation, we aim to elevate B&W brands by unlocking their purpose, science, and consumer desire to new heights and establishing a new ecosystem of groundbreaking ideas. Our mission is to curate innovations based on strategic B&W priorities and growth spaces with the potential to define the future of beauty. We craft with consumer at the heart: from defining the Trends to landing these as turn-key innovation ideas across our brands globally.

If you’re ready to be part of a cutting-edge team with a startup mindset, this role is made for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reporting to the Marketing Director – Skincare, you will set the direction for the Big Bold Moves (BBMs) for our Skincare brands, creating multi-year branded platforms that will position UL B&W as a leader in disruptive trends at speed & scale.
2. Shape the Strategy & Future of Our Core Business: Support the Skin Care Brand Partner & Design Lead by providing insights into growth opportunities, helping brands drive strategy at scale, and leading these into innovation roadmaps & projects.
3. Refine Beauty Craftsmanship & Storytelling via Science and Desire: Lead your team in blending scientific & aesthetic insights with consumer desires & brand understanding to enhance beauty storytelling and product differentiation.
4. Deliver innovation projects under the BBMs: Use an agile approach to deliver innovations aligned with future market opportunities and consumer needs. Lead cross-functional teams (Marketing, CMI, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Regulations, Legal), collaborating with Business Groups & Units to bring innovations to market across the marketing mix.
5. Own budget management and recommend investment for brand activities.
6. Team management: Lead a team of 3 (1 Marketing Manager, 2 Marketing Assistant Managers).
7. This role has a global scope, partnering with global & local teams across markets like US, UK, and India, providing deep insights into diverse consumer trends and market dynamics.

KEY BEHAVIOURS REQUIRED:

1. Strategic & fact-informed thinking: Build and assess strategic ambitions, connect trends & brand strategies with good judgment, and focus on key opportunities while maintaining a global perspective.
2. Entrepreneurial Drive & Stakeholder Influence: Be proactive, accountable, and agile, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, cross-functional partners, and agencies. Be resilient, solution-oriented, and outward-looking.
3. Consumer-Centric: Prioritize understanding and meeting consumer needs.
4. Aesthetic Excellence: Possess a keen eye for detail and high-quality work.
5. Learning Orientation: Be open to listening, learning, and incorporating others’ expertise.
6. Resilience & Managing Ambiguity: Maintain effectiveness and delivery capability amidst uncertainty.
7. Collaborative Team Player: Contribute actively to team success.
8. Organizational Excellence: Stay focused, push boundaries, and know when to progress without overanalyzing.

MUST-HAVE EXPERIENCE:

1. Educational Background: A university degree or equivalent qualification.
2. Passion for Skincare & Beauty Trends: Curious about latest trends, with a personal interest in skincare brands and consumer engagement.
3. Integrated Marketing Expertise: Proven experience in brand development with measurable results.
4. Innovation Leadership: Experience in a global/regional innovation role, especially in skincare.
5. Project Leadership: Ability to lead complex projects with multiple stakeholders, ideally driving innovation at a portfolio level.
6. Diverse Experience: Experience in both startup and established companies.
7. Effective Communication: Clear, persuasive, adaptable communication skills.
8. Storytelling & Communication: Ability to articulate ideas compellingly across media.
9. Financial Savvy: Strong understanding of financial metrics, P&L management, and business drivers.