Manager

Chris McMillan; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chris McMillan in Los Angeles is seeking a dynamic individual for a pivotal role in brand and product marketing. This position will drive brand strategy, oversee marketing initiatives, and ensure consistent growth. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in the beauty or haircare industry and be passionate about building a legacy brand.

Join a tight-knit team at Chris McMillan Hair and contribute to exciting new product launches and marketing plans aimed at enhancing brand visibility and consumer engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in brand or product marketing in beauty, haircare, or prestige consumer brands.
• Proven experience owning brand positioning and go-to-market planning.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive brand strategy and positioning.
• Lead go-to-market planning for product launches.
• Build integrated marketing plans connecting various channels.
• Drive brand awareness through partnerships and PR.
• Oversee consumer events and brand experiences.
• Develop strategic creative briefs.
• Analyze consumer behavior and competitive landscape.

Skills

Brand strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical skills

Marketing planning

Job description

About Chris McMillan Hair

Chris McMillan Hair is a high-performance haircare brand rooted in artistry and built to make good hair accessible for all. Founded by Chris McMillan — with over four decades behind the chair — the brand carries a level of credibility and craft that shows up in everything we create. Chris is still a working stylist, taking clients every day. Based on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, our team is tight-knit, passionate, and genuinely loves what we're building. If you're looking to build something from the ground up, this is the place.

About the Role

A 360 role connecting brand, product, and commercial — shaping how we position the brand, bring new products to market, and build sustained demand beyond launch. You'll work closely with the VP of Marketing, founders, and cross‑functional teams to keep the brand clear, consistent, and growing.

What You'll Do

• Own and drive brand strategy, positioning, voice, and how the brand shows up across every touchpoint
• Lead go‑to‑market planning for product launches — positioning, naming, claims, messaging, and 360 campaign execution
• Build integrated marketing plans connecting creative, social, influencer, PR, partnerships, and retail
• Drive brand awareness through partnerships, PR, and cultural moments
• Oversee consumer events and brand experiences from concept through execution
• Develop strategic creative briefs for the creative team
• Analyze consumer behavior, category trends, and competitive landscape
• Track marketing spend and campaign performance, report on ROI

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years in brand or product marketing in beauty, haircare, or prestige consumer brands
• Proven experience owning brand positioning, creative briefing, and go‑to‑market planning
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Analytical and commercially minded
• Strong project management and prioritization skills
• Energized by a fast‑paced, founder‑led environment

Why Chris McMillan

• Be part of the legacy — four decades of credibility, a founder still behind the chair every day
• Get in at the perfect time — strong momentum at Sephora, expanding into pro channel
• Join a team you'll love — tight-knit, fun, genuinely excited about what we're building

Chris McMillan Hair is an equal opportunity employer.