The Estee Lauder Companies
Executive Director, Global Marketing, Skincare - Clinique
The Estee Lauder Companies, New York, New York, us, 10261
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
is one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company's products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.
Description
PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES:
The Executive Director will support in defining the strategic vision and execution for the 3-Step, Cleanser, Makeup Remover, and De-Aging categories, driving end-to-end go-to-market strategies. This position will oversee marketing calendar, new product launch, end-to-end consumer storytelling, and 360-degree marketing strategies to fuel brand growth and consumer engagement worldwide. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional partners (Product Development, Package Development, Finance, Channel teams, Creative), as well as regional and affiliate teams, to ensure brand consistency and market success.
ACCOUNTABLILTIES:
Innovation Strategy & Product Development
Lead the marketing of product development journey from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with brand vision and global skincare trends.
Develop and execute a robust 3-year innovation pipeline and 18-month launch calendar, balancing new product introductions with commercial innovation initiatives.
Identify breakthrough claims, ingredients, and consumer-centric campaigns that elevate Clinique's skincare leadership.
Collaborate with Product Development, R&D and packaging teams to drive formulation innovation and sustainability initiatives.
Track post-launch performance to optimize future strategies.
Go-to-Market & Integrated Marketing
Own the go-to-market for categories of responsibility, including new launches and commercial innovations, creating compelling and authentic consumer first campaigns across all channels.
Develop 360-degree marketing campaigns integrated with cross functional teams
Lead creative briefing processes to inspire high-impact brand assets and visual identity.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure marketing strategies are seamlessly executed in all touchpoints.
Consumer & Market Insights
Leverage data from consumer research, social listening, CRM, and industry trends to inform brand strategies and innovation.
Conduct competitive analysis and track market shifts to identify white-space opportunities and new business potential.
Partner with the Global Pricing Group to analyze pricing strategies and ensure competitiveness across regions.
Drive consumer-first storytelling by integrating insights into product messaging and marketing activations.
Regional & Commercial Partnership
Serve as the key liaison between global marketing and regional teams to ensure brand and commercial alignment.
Gather and integrate regional feedback into global innovation and marketing strategies.
Support regional markets with tailored marketing toolkits and assets to drive local execution excellence.
Monitor launch success and apply learnings to future product strategies.
Financial & Business Management
Drive profitable brand growth by optimizing new product launch (NPL) investments and cost of goods (COGs).
Lead portfolio management, SKU productivity, and rationalization efforts in collaboration with Finance and Business Ventures.
Champion corporate processes and tools to ensure smooth execution of brand initiatives.
Leadership & Team Development
Mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Inspire teams with a consumer-obsessed and result-driven approach.
Drive cross-functional alignment and best practices across global and regional teams.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in global marketing, preferably within prestige skincare.
Proven track record of driving innovation and launching successful skincare products in global markets.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to translate insights into action.
Expertise in digital marketing, social media, and omnichannel consumer engagement.
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Proven track record of managing and developing a strong team.
Passion for skincare, beauty trends, and consumer behavior.
Pay Range:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is
$154,000.00
to
$264,750.00
. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program as well as participation in the share incentive plan. In addition,
The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.
Michigan Applicants:
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.
Philadelphia Applicants:
Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law (https://www.phila.gov/media/20240326142036/V6-Fireball-Handout-fairchance-E-S.pdf)
Rhode Island Applicants:
The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.
is one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company's products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.
Description
PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES:
The Executive Director will support in defining the strategic vision and execution for the 3-Step, Cleanser, Makeup Remover, and De-Aging categories, driving end-to-end go-to-market strategies. This position will oversee marketing calendar, new product launch, end-to-end consumer storytelling, and 360-degree marketing strategies to fuel brand growth and consumer engagement worldwide. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional partners (Product Development, Package Development, Finance, Channel teams, Creative), as well as regional and affiliate teams, to ensure brand consistency and market success.
ACCOUNTABLILTIES:
Innovation Strategy & Product Development
Lead the marketing of product development journey from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with brand vision and global skincare trends.
Develop and execute a robust 3-year innovation pipeline and 18-month launch calendar, balancing new product introductions with commercial innovation initiatives.
Identify breakthrough claims, ingredients, and consumer-centric campaigns that elevate Clinique's skincare leadership.
Collaborate with Product Development, R&D and packaging teams to drive formulation innovation and sustainability initiatives.
Track post-launch performance to optimize future strategies.
Go-to-Market & Integrated Marketing
Own the go-to-market for categories of responsibility, including new launches and commercial innovations, creating compelling and authentic consumer first campaigns across all channels.
Develop 360-degree marketing campaigns integrated with cross functional teams
Lead creative briefing processes to inspire high-impact brand assets and visual identity.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure marketing strategies are seamlessly executed in all touchpoints.
Consumer & Market Insights
Leverage data from consumer research, social listening, CRM, and industry trends to inform brand strategies and innovation.
Conduct competitive analysis and track market shifts to identify white-space opportunities and new business potential.
Partner with the Global Pricing Group to analyze pricing strategies and ensure competitiveness across regions.
Drive consumer-first storytelling by integrating insights into product messaging and marketing activations.
Regional & Commercial Partnership
Serve as the key liaison between global marketing and regional teams to ensure brand and commercial alignment.
Gather and integrate regional feedback into global innovation and marketing strategies.
Support regional markets with tailored marketing toolkits and assets to drive local execution excellence.
Monitor launch success and apply learnings to future product strategies.
Financial & Business Management
Drive profitable brand growth by optimizing new product launch (NPL) investments and cost of goods (COGs).
Lead portfolio management, SKU productivity, and rationalization efforts in collaboration with Finance and Business Ventures.
Champion corporate processes and tools to ensure smooth execution of brand initiatives.
Leadership & Team Development
Mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Inspire teams with a consumer-obsessed and result-driven approach.
Drive cross-functional alignment and best practices across global and regional teams.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in global marketing, preferably within prestige skincare.
Proven track record of driving innovation and launching successful skincare products in global markets.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to translate insights into action.
Expertise in digital marketing, social media, and omnichannel consumer engagement.
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Proven track record of managing and developing a strong team.
Passion for skincare, beauty trends, and consumer behavior.
Pay Range:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is
$154,000.00
to
$264,750.00
. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program as well as participation in the share incentive plan. In addition,
The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.
Michigan Applicants:
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.
Philadelphia Applicants:
Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law (https://www.phila.gov/media/20240326142036/V6-Fireball-Handout-fairchance-E-S.pdf)
Rhode Island Applicants:
The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.