Area Brand Director (Self Care)

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Marketing​

Marketing is at the heart of Reckitt. We pride ourselves on our unique way of driving growth for some of the world's most loved and trusted health, hygiene and nutrition brands. Our purpose and fight are what motivates us to design and deliver distinctive communications throughout our consumer funnel, so that we deliver category growth as well as a positive impact on society. With extensive media and digital teams embedded throughout the organisation, we measure both our business and our societal impact. Our global teams lead on our overarching brand strategy, brand guardianship and innovation pipeline in close partnership with R and D. Leaving our local marketing teams to deliver on our regional goals in partnership with our Sales teams. With the scale of our 2500 marketing community - alongside our leading-edge Marketing Academy - your opportunities to grow and upskill will be extensive.

About the role

Embark on a dynamic journey with Reckitt as our new Marketing / Category Director – Large +. This pivotal role shapes the future of our market-leading brands by infusing them with energy, creativity, and insight to drive sustained growth. Dive into the intricacy of strategic marketing, where your vision will inspire teams to strive for excellence. You'll not only influence the trajectory of our brands but also build a legacy of progress, nurturing a culture that stands for innovation and consumer engagement.

Your responsibilities

- Forge and lead execution of a marketing strategy that breathes life into our brands and drives market share.
- Craft financial plans and manage marketing investments to hit targets efficiently and effectively.
- Create compelling communications, take the reins in leading global campaign initiatives and NPD.
- Ensure all brand plans are realised with polish and purpose, providing the tools for excellence across regions.

The experience we're looking for

- Extensive experience in global marketing leadership roles within the consumer goods sector, driving brand performance in competitive landscapes.
- Demonstrated track record in crafting impactful, results-driven marketing strategies at an international level.
- Strong strategic thinking, complemented by a rigorous understanding of consumer behaviour and market trends.
- A collaborative spirit paired with excellent communication skills geared towards robust stakeholder management.
- Proficient in employing consumer insights, creativity, and analytical prowess to elevate brand narratives and innovate product development.

The skills for success

Consumer Insights, Analytical skills, Brand Strategy, Category Strategy, Presentation skills, Drive Innovation, Product sustainability, NEW Product Development, Storytelling, Creativity, Marketing optimisation, Digital Marketing, Brand activation, Commercial accumen, Collaboration, P&L management, FMCG/Consumer Health Experience, Brand Management, eCommerce, Social Media, Media Planning, Media Strategy, Negotiation.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.