Global Business Manager - Women's Shave Systems
Requisition #NAM00759
State/Province Connecticut
City Milford
Position TypeExempt
About Edgewell
We are a global team of 6,000 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries. Together, we re-imagine good mornings and endless summers, beauty and bonding, confidence and determination.
From baby to body, Edgewell is passionate about making the little moments leading up to the big memories just a little bit easier. Simply, we aim to make the products that families rely on more inspired, more personal, and more trustworthy-so they can devote that much more energy to the people they care about most.
We are re-imagining personal care.
At Edgewell Personal Care, we're passionate about helping people be at their best when it matters most:
whether preparing for a first date, practicing for the big game, or protecting your family on vacation. The Edgewell family of brands has a product for everyone -- with well-established brand names such as Schick and Wilkinson Sword men's and women's shaving systems and disposable razors; Edge and Skintimate shave preparations; Playtex , Stayfree , Carefree and o.b. feminine care products; Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic sun care products; Playtex infant feeding, Diaper Genie and gloves; and Wet Ones moist wipes.
Position Summary
Global Business Manager performs as the co-leader of the New Product Development Team (PDT). The PDT is dedicated to developing a new product from concept to introduction based on a product brief provided to them by the Management Board.
This team is chartered to work with Regional Management Representatives to reflect the needs and market conditions of the major markets as well as with all functional areas and appropriate vendors to develop the optimal product.
Accountabilities
New Product Development
- Functions as co-leader on the Product Development Team primarily responsible for all commercial activities and participates in all critical decisions concerning the product's technical development.
- In partnership with Global Consumer Insights, identify consumer insights, positioning, brand essence, emotional & rationale benefits, and target user for all new products. Make recommendation to Global Segment Director.
- Work closely with Global Consumer Insights to develop an effective and efficient research plan to support the new product's development.
- Develop and present globally acceptable packaging designs, graphics, branding, etc.
- Recommend price positioning
- Work with the Global Director, Brand Communications to develop and present a globally acceptable advertising brief and brief agency. Provide input into advertising development via Global Segment Director and/or Global Director, Brand Communications.
- Work with the RD&E PDT co-leader to prepare and gain approval for all contracts.
Global Business Management
- Responsible for the preparation and presentation of the business plan in support of the new product plan, including forecasts and P&Ls
- Analyze post launch performance against launch approval metrics and BASES results, where available and recommend corrective actions.
- Inputs to Global Segment Director on segment strategy.
- Oversee global brand stewardship including life cycle of brand, including cosmetic & next generation upgrades
- Monitor and analyze competitive activity
- Work with regions to define the growth drivers for the brand
- Able to lead development of CAR/CER for product line extension/restage
Brand Development (New Product)
- Possesses a deep understanding of technical and manufacturing specifications of a product; uses knowledge to guide business recommendations
- Leads product improvement projects requiring interfacing with GCI, R&D and the Commercial teams
- Leads Ideation projects in conjunction with GCI/R&D and external resources
- Implements projects via the NPD Stage Gate process
- Understanding of key functional organizations
- Established partnerships with key contacts across the organization (Commercial, Trade Marketing, Consumer Insights, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D)
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
- Responsible for managing GBM program to approved budget
Communication
- Responds effectively to questions, even when unprepared; can think on feet
- Effectively presents and gains alignment to a plan or proposal with authority and conviction
- Demonstrates ability to write clear and actionable recommendations
Behavioral Competencies
- Influence
- Change Management
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking (short-term solutions)
- Customer Focus
- Develops Others
- Achieving Results
- Team Leadership
Required Skills and Experience
- B.A/B.S. Degree
- Minimum 5-9 years' experience in consumer packaged goods marketing
- Proven leadership and strategic abilities
- Must be a decisive, action oriented individual with experience leading others
- Proven ability to communicate cross functionally
- Proven ability to work effectively on teams
- Must demonstrate mastery of marketing techniques
- Creative problem solver who is able to prioritize well and juggle many projects
- Must have excellent written and presentation skills - must be able to present/interact effectively to/with Senior Management
Preferred Skills and Experience
- MBA Preferred
Working Relationships & Environment
- Brand Teams
- Cross-functional Leadership Teams
- Global Marketing
- PDT teams
- RD&E
- Global Finance
- Regional Marketing colleagues
- Global Consumer Insights
- Global Director, Brand Communications
- Legal
- Outside agencies, including advertising, packaging, etc.
Work Environment
- This position is based in Milford, CT.
- This position will be required to work a 37.5 hours per week.
- Other travel, domestic and international, may be required from time to time.
- This position will also be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
- Edgewell Personal Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.
Come work with Edgewell
Edgewell offers a competitive compensation package which includes full medical and retirement savings coverage, paid vacation and holidays. Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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