Associate Brand Manager - Dove Deodorant, Super Premium

Unilever; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Associate Brand Manager for Dove Deodorant. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape beauty trends and drive brand strategy in a collaborative environment. You will manage cross-agency activations, optimize media campaigns, and lead innovative strategies for a brand committed to real beauty. If you are passionate about beauty and eager to make a positive impact, this position provides the platform to bring your purpose to life while working with a diverse and inclusive team. Join a company that values your contributions and fosters growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Employee Health & Well-Being Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marketing experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-agency lead for top-tier activations.
• Collaborate with media teams to optimize campaigns.
• Own in-market share performance reporting.

Skills

Marketing Experience

Analytical Skills

Creative Thinking

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Passion for Beauty

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

Tools

Circana/IRI

Numerator

UBS

Job description

Associate Brand Manager - Dove Deodorant, Super Premium

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About Unilever

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our collaborative and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centers around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach; instead, we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

At Dove, we are on a mission to make a positive experience of beauty universally accessible to everyone. We have been doing so for two decades through campaigns and initiatives that challenge narrow beauty ideals, so women and girls can see more of themselves in media and culture.

Dove is the largest Personal Care brand in Unilever with consistent year-over-year growth—grounded in purpose, with a clear strategic vision, a strong innovation funnel, and a unique POV on beauty. The brand is loved worldwide for its products and commitment to Real Beauty.

Job Purpose

Unilever offers a platform where you can bring your purpose to life through your work—creating a better business and a better world. If you are highly driven, curious, with a strong bias for action and interested in beauty trends, this role is a perfect fit for you!

Main Responsibilities

• Manage IAT as cross-agency lead, providing feedback and driving progress for top-tier activations
• Partner with innovation and media teams to develop, execute, and optimize media campaigns in real-time
• Collaborate with key customer teams to support innovation sell-in, shopper support plans, and in-store executions
• Support influencer marketing strategies and oversee brand review of influencer content
• Own in-market share performance reporting and analysis to inform brand strategy
• Plan and execute budgets and promotional calendars for Dove Super Premium
• Manage sampling efforts, including production forecasts and evaluation of sampling opportunities
• Lead sales sample delivery for 2026 innovation

Experiences & Qualifications

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree; MBA preferred
• 5+ years of marketing experience preferred
• Passion for Beauty and an outside-in thinking approach
• Highly competitive with a spirit to win
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and agency partnerships
• Understanding of US customers and consumers
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Balanced analytical and creative thinking
• Self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Unilever tools and processes (or ability to learn), including Circana/IRI, Numerator, UBS

Skills

• Bias for Action: Make things happen with the end goal in sight
• Full Funnel Thinker: Partner internally and externally to deliver innovative campaigns that drive relevance in the US market
• Analytical Monitoring & Reporting: Track and report on product and campaign performance, social trends, and relevant new products

Leadership

Deliver results with resilience, lead by example, and seek continuous improvement. Be responsible for your own wellbeing and high standards of work. Focus on consumer needs, demonstrate humility, and interpret data effectively to identify issues and opportunities.

• Standards of Leadership (SOL) Behaviors include:
• Passion for high performance
• Personal mastery
• Consumer love
• Purpose & service
• Agility

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth | Top Employee Health & Well-Being Benefits | Inclusive Environment | Global Reach | Unilever Life | Careers & More

Pay range: $86,080 to $129,120, considering skills, experience, and organizational needs.

This position is bonus and LTI eligible. Employees can participate in various benefits, including health insurance, retirement, parental leave, paid vacation, and more, subject to plan terms.

Unilever values diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics. For disability accommodations, contact [e-mail].

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Business, Strategy, Marketing