Manager, Strategy, North America

Estée Lauder Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,550 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Estée Lauder Companies in the United States seeks a Manager of Portfolio Strategy to partner with NA leadership, delivering market analytics, forecasts, and strategic blueprints for the NA portfolio.

You will analyze SKU-level innovation, plan marketing spend, coordinate across brands, drive KPIs, and present insights to senior executives, with a strong emphasis on data storytelling and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS in quantitative or business management field.
• 5-7 years in a strategic/analytical role; consulting or consumer/retail/marketing background preferred; MBA preferred but not required.
• Understanding of the Consumer/Retail/Beauty industry and brand/product marketing.
• Strong intellectual capital, curiosity and servant leadership to drive change.
• Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills with ability to synthesize data into insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to convey messages clearly to senior audiences.
• Strong problem solving; proactive in addressing challenges and driving solutions.
• Ability to work independently and with multiple stakeholders; multitask and prioritize.
• Positive mindset and eagerness to learn and drive value.
• Mastery in Microsoft applications (Excel, PPT, Word); Power BI a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall NA strategy development and coordinate with NA brands and Corporate Strategy.
• Lead sections of strategy development and presentation.
• Ensure communication, understanding and alignment on the Strategy across stakeholders.
• Analyze SKU-level innovation, category/subcategory, and marketing financial plans to inform the Regional blueprint.
• Identify Big Bets marketing programs and gaps to meet the blueprint; develop annual top programs report.
• Manage brand calendar planning and portfolio marketing calendar; share with regional stakeholders.
• Translate strategy into action plans and KPIs for change initiatives.
• Lead regional implementation of global marketing transformation projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication and presentation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

BS in quantitative or business management field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Job Description

The Manager of Portfolio Strategy role sits at the intersection of strategy and marketing, supporting the Vice President, NA Portfolio Strategy and North America leadership team by leading market channel analytics and forecasts to understand channel/retailer trends and inform the Region’s Strategy. Additionally, the role includes developing the strategic blueprint for NA ELC portfolio supported by in-depth innovation and category/subcategory analyses, and marketing financial planning. This role requires strong analytical and storytelling capabilities as well as gravitas to present to senior executives in the Region.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead overall NA strategy development process and coordinate with NA brands and functions, and with Corporate Strategy
• Lead specific sections of the strategy development and presentation
• Ensure proper communication, understanding and alignment on the Strategy across stakeholders

Lead development of North America strategic blueprint, analyze innovation, and identify Big Bets marketing programs

• Perform in-depth SKU level analyses of innovation, category/subcategory, and marketing financial plan across all brands in ELC portfolio to inform Regional blueprint
• Identify Region’s Big Bets marketing programs and determine sales and investment gaps / opportunities to achieve blueprint; develop annual top marketing programs report to track performance
• Manage brand calendar planning and create portfolio marketing calendar; communicate portfolio calendar with key stakeholders across Region

Support in the execution of the North America strategy and Corporate transformation initiatives in the Region

• Help translate the strategy into action plans (including identifying / prioritizing / staging key initiatives and developing KPIs) to support business-led change across ELC portfolio
• Lead regional implementation of global marketing transformation projects and be a change champion

Support in key milestone Corporate meetings and Business planning by

• Provide input into key milestone Corporate and Business Planning meetings – eg, Global Category strategies, Cross Brand and Functional Business Alignment meetings

Qualifications

• BS in quantitative or business management field
• 5-7 years of experience in a strategic / analytical role with combination of strategic vision and analytical skill with practical project management and execution skill – top flight Consulting or Consumer / Retail / Marketing / Transformation preferred; MBA preferred but not required
• Understanding of the Consumer / Retail / Beauty industry and requirements; interest / passion for Brand and Product Marketing
• Strong intellectual capital and curiosity paired with strong emotional intelligence and “servant leadership” to drive complex change efforts and results through influence and relationships
• Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills (expertise in Excel, modeling, and ideally in more advanced tools) with ability to synthesize large amounts of data into meaningful insights and recommendations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal, written and visual) with ability to focus on key business questions and convey messages clearly and concisely (including to senior audiences)
• Strong problem solving skills; pro‑activeness in identifying challenges and finding solutions
• Ability to work independently but also to manage / interact effectively with multiple stakeholders (including senior stakeholders)
• Be able to multi‑task, quickly ramp up and manage multiple different topics in parallel, effectively prioritize work, coordinate across multiple stakeholders, and proactively find solutions to address business issues
• Positive mindset and eagerness to learn and drive value
• Mastery in all Microsoft applications (esp. Excel, PPT, Word); knowledge of Power BI a plus

Pay Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $87,550.00 to $143,000.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program as well as participation in the share incentive plan. The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education‑related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [e-mail].

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