You've picked a great time to join Avon. We're the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that's 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Natura &Co family, we're committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.
Role Type
Permanent
What you'll be doing:
As Head of Innovation and Justine Category, you'll play a key role in driving business growth by shaping and delivering category strategies that create a compelling shopping experience for our consumers. You'll lead the development of long-term plans and translate them into actionable annual and quarterly strategies. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll ensure innovation, commercial edge, and brand positioning are at the heart of everything we do. Your leadership will help us achieve category performance targets, strengthen our talent pipeline, and share best practices across the business.
Key responsibilities:Building and managing category marketing plans, including profit planning, competitor analysis, and pricing strategies.
Leading category innovation and portfolio management to identify gaps, opportunities, and new product positioning.
Developing creative briefs and ensuring timely delivery of campaign content across print and digital channels.
Analyzing campaign performance and contributing to post-campaign reviews to optimize future activations.
Driving innovation workshops and supporting new product development processes.
Leading and developing your team to build a strong talent pipeline and future succession plans.
Collaborating with key stakeholders across Commercial Strategy, Creative, Finance, Sales, and more to ensure alignment and execution.
What we're looking for:Proven experience in category management, marketing strategy, or innovation leadership within beauty, fashion, or consumer goods.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills across matrix organizations.
Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and delivering results.
Leadership experience with a focus on developing talent and building high-performing teams.
What we offer:
At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it's beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you. Ready to be a part of it? Join us.
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