Vice President, Beauty Marketing NA

Our Beauty & Wellness division empowers consumers with trusted products that support self-care, from salon-quality styling tools to wellness devices like humidifiers and air purifiers. Our innovative products and solutions promote healthy living, elevating the lives of consumers every day. This business unit includes Braun, PUR , Honeywell , Vicks , Hot Tools , Drybar , Curlsmith , and Revlon brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands. Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent! Position: Vice President of Marketing - Beauty Department: Marketing, Beauty & Wellness Work Location: Boston, MA, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite) Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations. What you will be doing: The Vice President of Marketing for the Beauty portfolio owns the Global Brand building and the US + Canada P&L. The individual is meant to provide leadership, strategic direction, and business delivery of the company’s Beauty portfolio which includes iconic Brands such as Revlon, HOT Tools, Curlsmith and Drybar. This includes setting strategic direction, branding, innovation, commercial activation, collaborating closely with our key retail customers, product development, and direct-to-consumer marketing, always ensuring high returns on investment, and working closely with operations and shared services to ensure efficiency. Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership Leads and responsible for the larger Brand Marketing, Ecomm, Media, and Creative team of ~45 Acts as critical member of the Beauty Lead Team (BLT) VP of Sales, VP of Innovation and Beauty Finance lead Manages subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees in accordance with Helen of Troy’s policies. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department. Interviews, hires, and trains employees. Evaluates quality of work, conducts performance appraisals, and counsels employees. Addresses complaints and resolves problems. Strategic & Annual Planning Lead all aspects of the Beauty marketing and business strategy, annual and long-term planning, including strategic direction and brand positioning. Ensure growth on the top and bottom line of the portfolio and each business and prioritize efforts accordingly to improve growth. Partners with Global Product Innovation to ensure the readiness of key product launches to support the strategic plan. Accountable for commercial innovation (e.g. claims, platforms, collaborations, etc.). Global Brand Equity Owns global brand building and positioning; accountable for setting and maintaining Brand foundational elements – vision, mission, purpose, equity pyramids, brand hearts, style guides Accountable for stewarding brand equity throughout commercial plans (e.g. branding, advertising, collateral) Oversees the Creative Director to ensure all creative outputs are on strategy and brand. Global, US & CA Creative Asset Toolkits Oversees global communication planning and strategy Accountable for creation of global asset toolkits for distribution to regional markets US & Canada P&L Responsible for delivering the US & CA P&L to Plan (Budget) US & Canada Go to Market Responsible for Marketing POS and Gross Revenue forecast, partnering with Sales to triangulate and drive consensus forecast; partners with demand planning and supply chain to drive IBP process. Responsible for weekly POS tracking, NPD new product trackers. Partners with Sales to identify key channel distribution opportunities Collaborates with Sales on brand distribution and channel strategy; represents marketing strategy and products to key retailers Responsible for 360 Planning and integrated agency coordination to deliver “Perfect Storms” of marketing, media & merchandising Oversees US Media AOR and Experience Planning, including strategy, briefing, analytics, execution Coordinate marketing communications, including branding, public relations, advertising, digital and events collateral materials, website design, and content and strategy, either directly or outsourced. Consumer Insights Partners with Consumer Insights for custom research to support brand building framework, brand health tracking, and commercial innovation needs. Creative Accountable for Creative Excellence (directly manages Creative Director) US & Canada DTC Accountable for Curlsmith & Drybar DTC P&Ls Management Responsibilities 8 direct reports Team comprised of Global Integrated Marketing, Local Marketing, DTC, Social, Influencer, PR, Creative, Media Skills needed to be successful in this role: Ability to plan and manage concurrently at both a strategic and operational level. Exceptional track record of developing and implementing marketing and sales strategies that have consistently met or exceeded planned objectives, providing personal leadership through example. Demonstrated ability to lead effectively, working together with colleagues and staff to cultivate a collaborative environment. Ability to manage cross-functionally and across an organization. Demonstrated ability to manage outsourced marketing activities for research, etc. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience working with and addressing upper management and retailers to food/drug/mass merchandisers. Capacity to assume more significant executive responsibilities over time. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree 12+ years of Marketing experience in the Beauty industry with 4 years in a senior management position Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis Preferred Qualifications: MBA In Massachusetts, the standard base pay range for this role is $ $207,000-$290,000 annually. This base pay range is specific to Massachusetts and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Benefits: Salary + Bonus , Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance. Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you. #LI-DNI For more information about Helen of Troy, visit . You can also find us on LinkedIn , and Glassdoor . Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000. Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity. At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.