Associate Marketing Director, OPI

Position Title: Associate Director Marketing OPI

Location: Calabasas CA (Hybrid- 3 days onsite)

Reports to: Senior Director Wella Retail Brands

Scope: OPI US Market

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY

TogetherWEenable individuals to look feel and be their true selves.

WellaCompany is one of the worlds leading beauty companies comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals Clairol OPI Nioxin and ghd. With 6000 employees globally presence in over 100 countries WellaCompany and its brands enable consumers to look feel and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry WellaCompany empowers its people to delight consumers inspire beauty professionals engage communities and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company please visit .

THE ROLE

Were looking for a to join our OPI Brand Management team.

The Associate Director OPI US oversees comprehensive brand management including developing strategies informed by data-driven business analysis and market insights. This role will lead the US marketing team and serve as a key point of contact for cross-functional close collaboration with Product Marketing Trade Marketing and the Global Activation team this leader will build and execute US plans for OPI that meet or exceed annual targets. This role is also responsible for managing budgets optimizing resource allocation and evaluating the effectiveness of marketing campaigns to drive growth and profitability. Additionally leads the creation of communication recaps refines brand messaging and acts as a steward for the brand ensuring alignment across all business and creative functions.

In this full-time role you will report to the Senior Director of Wella Retail Brands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

US Market Brand Leadership

• Lead end-to-end marketing planning across base business innovation and brand-building
• Serve as the steward of brand performance and translate results into clear actions
• Own delivery of the annual operating plan and resource allocation

Brand Activation & Go-To-Market Strategy

• Set the activation strategy and priorities for the U.S. market
• Define integrated 360 plans across paid earned and owned channels
• Own the marketing calendar and ensure clarity across initiatives
• Develop clear briefs that translate strategy into executional excellence

Innovation & Portfolio Leadership

• Partner with global teams to shape pipeline and positioning
• Ensure launch readiness and initiative sufficiency

Cross-Functional Leadership & Ways of Working

• Serve as the central integrator across brand sales and global partners
• Drive clarity of ownership and accountability across the organization
• Establish KPIs and ways of working that prioritize outcomes over activity

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing marketing team
• Set clear priorities and build capability across the team

Performance Management

• Own total brand performance against commercial and brand health goals
• Lead business reviews and drive ongoing optimization through insights

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing Communications Business or relevant field; MBA Preferred
• 10 years relevant experience in Marketing (previous CPG/Beauty preferred).
• Digitally savvy & Passionate about Beauty
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects. Bias to action to deliver projects complete and on-time with ability to motivate others to support
• Strong ownership and accountability - able to roll-up your sleeves and make things happen
• Excellent communication skills with ability to tailor messages for various audiences in a manner that is relatable and understandable
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work efficiently and effectively within a collaborative cross-functional environment
• Positive can do energy and team-oriented
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint (an absolute must!) Word Excel (also a must!) and related software skills to create verbal and visually engaging brand materials reports and presentations

Key competencies:

• Speed: Able to quickly assess situations make informed decisions and drive rapid execution to capitalize on market opportunities.
• Simplification: Skilled at distilling complex ideas and processes into clear straightforward solutions for the team and stakeholders.
• Accountability: Takes full responsibility for commitments and outcomes fostering a culture of ownership within the team.
• Intensity: Brings high energy focus and a relentless drive for results inspiring others to perform at their best in a fast-paced environment.

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race religion color national origin age genderdisability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact us at: strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills abilities experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

We disclose the compensation range for positions in compliance with local law. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location experience skills and in comparison to internal incumbents currently in similar roles. Pay Range: $140000 $170000 salary per year. The range listed is just one component of Wella Companys total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus plan or variable pay depending on the addition Wella Company provides a rich variety of benefits to employees including health insurance life and disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

NOTICES

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process please email . This email account will not respond to inquiries regarding the status of a candidates application.

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