Senior Manager (m/f/d) CBI EMEA Personal Care

Senior Manager (m/f/d) CBI EMEA Personal Care

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

EMEA CBI Senior Director

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Rhein-Kreis Neuss

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Kenvue is recruiting for a

Consumer Business Insights (CBI) Senior Manager for the Essential Health and Skin Health

based in EMEA.

Kenvue develops and markets beloved brands that address the needs of consumers and health care professionals worldwide. Our portfolio ranges across several business units: Baby Care, Oral Care, Skin Care, Beauty, Feminine Care, and Self Care products.

The CBI Senior Manager will work closely with the EMEA Franchise Marketing team to guide the portfolio and innovation strategies for the EMEA region. The manager will lead all aspects of consumer-centered innovation: opportunity definition, insights generation, proposition optimization, pricing, communication, as well as go-to-market and distribution plans. The manager will use advanced analytics, innovative immersive techniques and research methods (both qualitative and quantitative) to drive deeper understanding of the opportunities and action them in collaboration with a multifunctional business team. This role will require strong collaboration with local lead markets (especially UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy). The ideal candidate has a track record of translating findings into concrete recommendations that drive business growth.

Specifics:

• Independently and proactively identifies the key business issues/questions and develops the most appropriate learning plans (crafting primary research, analyzing and integrating existing knowledge sources, using syndicated or user generated knowledge); Acts as an expert in research design, right sized learning plans and focus on key business questions and opportunities.
• Integrates knowledge from multiple sources and builds meaningful interpretations and recommendations that address business issues; Interprets and pragmatically translates findings into strategic, clear & actionable business recommendations.
• Ensures alignment with key business partners. Guides cross-functional team members to an objective viewpoint. Communicates complex issues with impact and clarity. Acts as a business partner, not just a market research specialist.  Handles complex business issues and helps team set strategic direction.  Drives consensus.
• Evaluates and incorporates new/emerging research tools that provide increased consumer insight and business growth; Uses broader range of research tools/resources/processes to assess business issues. Assess the supplier landscape and recruit/develop new suppliers who can provide Kenvue with competitive advantage
• Uses knowledge of key macro trends and leads understanding of consumer, market and competitive landscape to diagnose business performance issues or to call out unmet opportunities.
• Encourages vendors to act as “strategic thought partner”, supervises vendor partners to advance projects and proactively prioritizes across multiple work streams.
• Consistently demonstrates business ethics and works rigorously under company research principles.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be hard-working and capable of prioritizing own agenda and objectives.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work with the multitude of partners across the region and execute distributed x-country projects in partnership with market CBI and marketing
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners in a complex matrix organization to impact decision-making
• Technical market research and analytical knowledge.  Conversant in a range of quantitative and qualitative ad hoc research techniques and syndicated business analyses.
• Strong communication skills; Ability to think analytically to understand complex or ambiguous problems or issues and communicate solutions/conclusions clearly and concisely.
• Consistent evidence of growing leadership in fast-paced business environment. Consumer Packaged Goods experience preferable.
• 6+ years of experience in Market Research, preferably in a consumer marketing company.
• OTC experience preferred but not required.
• Multi-country research experience, with demonstrated understanding of cross-cultural specificities.
• A Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s degree preferred, in Business, Marketing or equivalent (Market Research, Social Sciences or Statistics preferred).
• This position may require approximately 10-20% domestic and international travel. 
• Knowledge of Multiple European languages is preferred.

What’s in it for you

• Your compensation: Benefit from an attractive base salary and performance-related bonuses. Successes are not only recognized but also celebrated!
• Joint growth is our goal: immerse yourself in our diverse training programs that will advance you both personally and professionally. Regular training days allow you to elevate your skills to the next level.
• Work mobile and flexibly: Enjoy the freedom of mobile working two days a week.
• Everything for your well-being: Enjoy a varied canteen, free fruit, and access to our gym and fitness classes. Join a staff group to connect with like-minded people or celebrate with us at company events. Well-being and team spirit are important to us!
• Exclusive employee benefits and gifts: Shop in our Employee Store and receive discounts on our world-renowned brands. We value our employees and show our appreciation through special gifts.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.