Prospect Innovation Marketing Assistant Manager – Skincare OR Haircare

Unilever; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team at the forefront of global beauty innovation! This role offers the chance to shape the future of beauty through sustainable solutions and creativity. As a key player in a dynamic environment, you'll identify growth opportunities, drive innovation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. If you're passionate about beauty trends and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Enjoy a flexible and hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and a range of perks including annual bonuses and gym memberships. Be part of a company that values diversity and inclusion, fostering a family-friendly workplace where everyone can thrive.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Subsidised gym membership

Discounted staff shop

Company shares

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of marketing experience, ideally in Global Brand Development.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in beauty category.

Responsibilities

• Identify growth opportunities based on market data and trends.
• Support innovation projects blending scientific insights with consumer desires.
• Collaborate with R&D and agency partners to refine product storytelling.

Skills

Entrepreneurial Drive

Interpersonal Skills

Passion for Skincare/Haircare

Aesthetic Excellence

Digital & Social Fluency

Education

University degree or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Job Title: Prospect Innovation Marketing Assistant Manager – Skincare OR Haircare

Location: 100VE, London

Please note we will be recruiting for two positions – one in Skincare & one in Haircare, reporting to the Head of Skincare or Head of Haircare respectively.

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.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Shape the Future of Our Core Business: Play a key role in identifying growth opportunities based on market data and trends, directly contributing to the future of our core business.
2. Drive Science and Desire: Support key innovation projects by seamlessly blending scientific insights with consumer desires, ensuring our products stand out in the market.
3. Refine Beauty Craftsmanship & Storytelling: Collaborate closely with R&D and agency partners to bring our product science stories to life, honing your craft in beauty storytelling.
4. Lead Cross-Functional Teams: Successfully partner with the Head of Skincare/Haircare to guide multi-functional project teams, partnering closely with Business Unit teams to execute and bring innovations to market across the full marketing mix.

ALL ABOUT YOU

1. Entrepreneurial Drive: You are an accountable, proactive doer with the determination to make things happen, forging strong working relationships with cross-functional partners and agencies, eager to learn, resilient & apt at finding solutions where others see blockers.
2. Strong Interpersonal Skills: You are highly collaborative and capable of building strong relationships and influence across your projects. Able to filter relevant feedback while keeping a global mindset.
3. Passion for Skincare/Haircare and Beauty Trends: You are naturally curious, always on the lookout for the latest beauty trends, with a particular personal passion & curiosity for Skincare/Haircare brands and how they engage with their audiences.
4. Aesthetic Excellence: You have a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of aesthetics, and take pride in delivering high-quality work—never settling for 'good enough.'
5. High Digital & Social Fluency:

MUST-HAVE EXPERIENCE:

1. Educational Background: A university degree or equivalent professional qualification.
2. Marketing Experience: At least 2 years of experience in marketing. Experience in a Global Brand Development role is preferred, but not mandatory if you can demonstrate a strong interest in product craft (product/packaging, design, communications).
3. Leadership Skills: A proven track record of working with cross-functional teams and working closely with key partners.
4. Beauty Category Experience: Prior experience in a beauty category is preferred.

What We Offer

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self.