Global Assistant Brand Manager AXE Deos

Unilever; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company is seeking a Global Assistant Brand Manager for Axe Deos in London. You will drive product innovation and create culturally relevant campaigns, working closely with teams across functions and markets. The ideal candidate will have strong brand marketing experience, data-driven decision-making skills, and a passion for growth. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and flexible hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Subsidised gym membership

Discounted staff shop

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Brand Marketing is essential.
• Experience with global brands and understanding of deodorants is advantageous.
• Passion for growth and high performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive product innovation for Axe Deos.
• Collaborate with agencies to create culturally relevant content.
• Manage day-to-day project management and finances.
• Partner with local teams to design innovations.

Skills

Brand Marketing

Data-Driven Decision Making

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Influencing Skills

Clear Communication

Job description

Global Assistant Brand Manager – AXE Deos

Location: 100 Victoria Embankment, London

Job Purpose

AXE has become one of the world’s most iconic male personal care brands. The brand’s growth strategy for the next three years is to deliver unprecedented penetration and market share gains, reaching a target of €1.5 billion turnover by 2027. As a Global Assistant Brand Manager, you will help shape the future of our deodorants business by driving product innovation, engaging campaigns, and cultural relevance across key markets.

Responsibilities

• Overall focus: Reporting to the Senior Global Brand Manager, responsible for all aspects of Axe Deos.
• Innovation: Assist in crafting and implementing Horizon 2 & 3 innovations for the Deos portfolio. Develop FOMO‑driving packaging, design, and a robust product innovation roadmap. Own day‑to‑day project management, finances, and innovation processes.
• Engagement: Collaborate with top agencies and talent to create standout, culturally relevant content. Stay tuned to cultural trends and deliver successful campaigns in key markets.
• Work cross‑functional teams including R&D, Supply Chain, CMI, Finance, Legal, Deploy, and external partners such as research, design, and fragrance experts.
• Global scope: Partner with local teams in key markets (Mexico, UK, Germany, France) to design innovations and communications.
• Based in London, working with a highly motivated team.

All About You

• Previous experience in Brand Marketing is key.
• Experience in a global brand and understanding of deodorants, other personal care categories, or male brands is advantageous.
• Demonstrable skills and/or inclination in the following areas:
• Consumer Love – deep understanding of young men’s culture.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making – excellent at using data to inform recommendations.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset – challenge status quo, think creatively.
• Team Working – foster psychological safety and respect diverse views.
• Crafting Skills – attention to detail and pride in superior propositions.
• Influencing Skills – comfortable influencing senior stakeholders.
• Clear Communication – lead external partners and local teams.
• Passion for Growth & High Performance – accountable and meticulous.
• Fun – celebrate wins together.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and pension scheme, annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, discounted staff shop, shares, and flexible hybrid working environment.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Unilever embraces diversity and gives full consideration to all applicants. We welcome applicants of all ages, disabilities, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. Reasonable adjustments are available during application and interview.