Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Brand Manager executes the strategic brand agenda across the CEEMEA region, ensuring the sustainable growth of Wella professional products in collaboration with markets, distributors, education, trade marketing, and commercial teams. The role focuses on the full professional portfolio across all channels. Senior Manager leads regional plans and launch calendars, activates ATL & digital storytelling, and partners with markets for superior execution.
The ideal candidate combines strong brand-building expertise with a deep understanding of the professional salon ecosystem—stylists, salons, educators, distributors, and professional retail channels.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Regional Brand Strategy & Portfolio Leadership
Execute the regional brand strategy for the Wella portfolio aligned with global priorities.
Own the regional product portfolio strategy: launches, relaunches, hero SKU management, rationalization, and lifecycle planning.
Ensure brand positioning resonates with salon professionals across diverse CEEMEA markets.
Drive ATL and digital storytelling excellence.
Innovation & Go-To-Market Excellence
Localize global innovation strategies and build compelling regional GTM plans for new launches.
Drive 360° activation frameworks including education, digital content, e-commerce platforms, and stylist engagement.
Partner with Education on technical storytelling, product performance claims, trial programs, and stylist seeding.
Business Performance Management
Track business KPIs: net revenue, sell-in/sell-out performance, market share, hero SKU performance, and portfolio health.
Lead monthly reviews with markets to diagnose performance drivers and define corrective actions.
Analyze category trends and salon insights to identify growth opportunities.
Cross-Functional Cooperation
Collaborate closely with Sales, Trade Marketing, Education, Digital, and Supply Chain teams to ensure aligned execution and strong business performance across markets.
Content & Communication Development
Adapt and create regional brand content, including digital/social assets, launch toolkits, and campaign materials.
Ensure all brand messaging is consistent, premium, and aligned with brands' positioning.
Collaborate with stylists, ambassadors, and influencers for authentic professional storytelling.
Budget Ownership & ROI
Manage regional marketing budgets for the assigned portfolio.
Optimize investment to ensure the highest ROI across education, activations, events, and digital campaigns.
WHAT WE WANT YOU TO BRING ALONG
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- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 7–10+ years of experience in brand management, including regional or multi-market scope
- Experience in professional beauty, luxury, or prestige brands (or strong affinity to the hairdressing industry)
- Proven track record in managing P&L, brand KPIs, and driving business performance
- Experience leading multi-brand, multi-country portfolios and innovation/launch programs
- Strong background in ATL communication and go-to-market execution
- Experience in CEEMEA or emerging markets and working in matrix, multicultural organizations
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Core competencies:
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Strong communication skills; fluent in English
- High level of ownership, accountability, and results orientation
- Ability to work independently, prioritize under pressure, and manage multiple projects
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills
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WHAT WE OFFER
At the heart of our company is a commitment to nurturing growth, health, and happiness. That’s why we offer:
- A flexible hybrid work model with the bonus of shorter Fridays all year long.
- A birthday gift of a day off—spend it with those who matter most!
- The freedom to work remotely from EU for up to 30 days annually.
- A day off for every full year with us (up to five extra days) to celebrate your dedication.
- Quarterly and annual recognition program that comes with financial rewards.
- Comprehensive Luxmed medical coverage.
- Life insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.
- A lunch card to fuel your productivity.
- A Multisport card to keep you active and healthy.
- Support for your commute (public transport).
- Exciting product gifts four times a year and opportunities to sample new products.
- Funding for team bonding and integration activities.
- Bonuses for life’s special moments (like marriage or the birth of a child) and for long-term service.
WHO WE ARE
Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.
Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company 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 www.wellacompany.com and https://www.wellacompany.com/about-us.
EEO OPPORTUNITIES
We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, 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 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: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs
We 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.
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