• Description
• The Global & North America Director of AVEDA Hair Color & Professional products is focused on developing New Product Launches, Commercial Innovations, messaging and programs for salon professional hair color, professional salon products and related accessories to launch in Aveda salons & institutes.

The ideal candidate would have a cosmetology license or at least intimate understanding of hair color formulation, performance, user expectation and experience and salon activity. This role will require a leadership that demonstrates an

• entrepreneurial, growth-minded spirit, balanced across independence, collaboration and curiosity
• and will work in lock step with our R D, Education, DCE and sales partners to deliver holistic 360 programs to life. Embracing art and science, this role requires a marketing leader who can connect with a variety of partners, creating
• compelling, insight-led narratives and data-backed business and brand rationale.
• Partners will range from commercially- to- creatively-led audiences within both North America and across the globe (ie salon owners, regional and market teams, distributors, education, retail partners, finance, demand planning, global creative internal teams, stylists / artists, etc.

) Responsibilities + Collaborate with Education on development of Hair Color support tools (color charts, swatch books, etc.) + Collaborate w/ Education & R D on Research Salon Testing + In use confirmation competitor and benchmark setting + Internal only -shade matching (hair color) + Formula evaluations to inform preliminary formula approvals (PFA) + Participate in Blue Sky panels (4X year) + Lead strategic price planning for the Pro Hair category (includes NPL and annual price plans for existing business) + Lead competitive analysis, claims development/alignment, test plan validation, sensory testing, finalize/approve test plans, finalize claims summary & handle all legal approvals + Lead development of Global launch toolkits + Lead development of Asset grids & messaging (manage 3-5 rounds of review and consolidate feedback across all functions) + Lead development of Seasonal Creative briefs + asset reviews + Portfolio management (SKU productivity, rationalization, discos) + Lead development of package copy & design brief

• Qualifications
• + 5-7 Years of experience in related marketing experience + 3 years of experience in haircolor and professional product marketing + Cosmetology license is preferred, but not required + Bachelor's degree is required, MBA is a plus + Proven marketing experience ideating, strategizing and executing professional hair color and professional product NPL, commercial innovation, messaging, programs and support across physical, digital and social channels.

+ Demonstrated ability to develop human-centered marketing campaigns across a variety of channel types and formats + Experience working across international and local, regional markets to shape vision and deliver execution + Comfort leading cross-functional teams with partners ranging from creative, brand, marketing, finance and field + Outstanding strategic, problem solving and thought leadership skills + Excellent communicator, collaborator who is unafraid to take on new challenges and lead and influence teams toward delivery + Strong ability to manage timelines, define milestones and maneuver through fast-paced, nuanced environments + Capable of developing clear, high-impact creative briefs and guiding creative teams from strategy to delivery and impact + Demonstrated ability to lead projects requiring synthesis of data into actionable insights + Excellent communication, presentation, cross functional collaboration and relationship building skills are critical + Authentic Alignment with the Aveda MissionEqual 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 USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.