Senior Director, Global Brand Leader, EltaMD & PCA

Colgate; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global consumer products company as a Senior Director, where you'll shape the future of renowned skincare brands. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate team, drive innovative marketing strategies, and collaborate with diverse teams across the globe. With a commitment to quality and community, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a dynamic work environment that values creativity and strategic thinking. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a role that combines leadership with a passion for beauty and wellness, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Paid parental leave

Minimum 15 vacation/PTO days

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• 20+ years in senior marketing roles with international exposure.
• Expertise in skin care innovation and product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead global brand strategy and marketing for EltaMD & PCA Skin.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement marketing plans.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Team management

Creativity

Problem-solving

Multicultural adaptability

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing

Job description

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Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Senior Director, Global Brand Leader, EltaMD & PCA

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Date: May 6, 2025

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Globally
Job Number#166906 - New York, New York, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

THE ROLE:

The Senior Director, Brand Leader (Elta MD & PCA Skin) will report to the EVP Skin Health Group and will lead a team of 4 people. The Global Brand Leader must have the ability to lead his/her team in order to work in close collaboration with the cross-functional teams (Finance, Supply Chain, Innovation, R&D, Digital, Design, HR) and with the US Skin business team. The position oversees the definition of the global marketing strategy across the entire scope of the brands’ DNA. The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of marketing and communication and digital plans across the different international markets.

Design the global brands strategy

Coordinate the international expansion of the brands with the teams in Paris

Manage all the marketing and communication, including :

Product Development

International Trade Marketing (incl. merchandising & trade tools).

International Training Development.

Digital.

Media strategy and media buying

Consumer Insights and Panels

Collaborate with doctors, aestheticians, dermatologist to fine tune product development

Global Advertising campaigns

The Brand Leader will:

Set the brands’ strategies collaborating with Skin EVP and in close collaboration with cross functional teams.

Develop a long term innovation strategy (3-5 year plan) in close collaboration with Colgate Palmolive

Express a clear, coherent and contemporary vision for EltaMD and PCA Skin capitalizing on what is already in place.

Execute global marketing plans

Develop, implement, and ensure a fruitful launch strategy for new products, in order to develop emblematic Skincare brands.

Proven track record of developing high-end deluxe Beauty brand platforms.

Develop communication brands platform (both online and offline)

Manage and develop the teams

Implement efficient and innovative communication & digital policies (360° scope) which correspond efficiently with brands’ objectives: develop briefs and orchestrate their implementation internationally, plus in Travel Retail environments,

Relay the values and guidelines in terms of product mix, PLV, Communication, Visual Merchandising, Education and In-Store Excellence to the operational planning division, ensuring the success of commercial policies in each of the concerned markets.

Highly comfortable with leading and motivating passionate, expert teams, the Candidate will have a flair for marketing and products of excellence, as well as a structured and strategic approach to the role. He/she has a precise and assured eye for modern and trend setting aesthetics.

Highly demanding, the Candidate knows how to work with an entrepreneurial approach, within a corporate minded environment, remaining focused on results and performance, while building long term plans relevant to the Group’s strategic guidelines. He/she likes to be close to their teams and puts themselves on the ‘front line’, both when dealing with daily operational tasks (essential “hands-on” culture) and with more strategic subjects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor degree in marketing or relevant field

Skin care expertise within innovation and product development

20+ years of professional experience in a senior Marketing Director or Global Brand Director role, with international exposure.

Depth of expertise in analyzing and interpreting trends and market insights through data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional skincare experience

Business experience in China market

Excellent oral and written capacity to communicate with a wide range of audiences (salesforce, journalists, retailers, distributors, institutional)

Able to operate effectively in a multicultural environment

Proactivity – sense of urgency– autonomy – takes initiative

Experience managing, mentoring and developing team

Excellent stakeholder management, internally and externally

• The Candidate must have at least 20 years of professional experience in a senior Marketing Director or Global Brand Director role, with international exposure. He/she knows how to develop, implement, and ensure a fruitful launch strategy for new products, in order to develop emblematic Skincare brands. He/ she has a tangible track record in developing high-end deluxe Beauty brand platforms.
• The Candidate must know how to anticipate trends and market insights; he/she has a genuine affinity/passion with this profession, and is able to collaborate with retail, ‘go-to-market’ and communication experts. Equally, he/she must be able to assert a clear and organized vision for the brands in keeping with the strategic approach defined by the Group. Business experience in China will be a plus.
• Highly comfortable with leading and motivating passionate, expert teams, the Candidate will have a flair for marketing and products of excellence, as well as a structured and strategic approach to the role. He/she has a precise and assured eye for modern and trend setting aesthetics.
• Highly demanding, the Candidate knows how to work with an entrepreneurial approach, within a corporate minded environment, remaining focused on results and performance, while building long term plans relevant to the Group’s strategic guidelines. He/she likes to be close to their teams and puts themselves on the ‘front line’, both when dealing with daily operational tasks (essential “hands-on” culture) and with more strategic subjects.

SKILLS

Strategic, concise, capacity to analyze and synthetize data

Excellent capacity to communicate with a wide range of audiences (salesforce, journalists, retailers, distributors, institutional)

Excellent writing skills

Able to operate effectively in a multicultural environment

Able to work in an entrepreneurial environment (SME with strong growth)

Proactivity – sense of urgency– autonomy – takes initiative

Management of a large team and diverse stakeholders, strong leader, passionate with teams’ mentoring and development

Looks for solutions; sees problems as opportunities

Creative – Drives the business

Rigorous, organized and poised

Passionate about the world of Cosmetics & Beauty, the Candidate must be emotionally-sensitive and out spoken.

Must be able to inspire both internal and external teams

Committed, persistent, an effective decision-maker: The Candidate must also be capable of working in a collaborative open minded manner. He/she must know how to drive projects with vision, impact, honesty and leadership

A strong and creative marketeer who enjoys operational as well as creative tasks.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $225,000.00 - $275,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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