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#LifeStyles is currently looking for new talents”

About the Company

LifeStyles has a history dating back to 1905 when Eric Ansell first started making condoms in Richmond Australia.

Today LifeStyles is a Global leader in the sexual wellness sector, comprising a broad range of condoms, personal lubricants, and other related products and other products in over 60 countries.

The LifeStyles family of brands includes the leading global non-latex condom brand, SKYN®, along with local brands such as LifeStyles®, Manix®, Unimil®, and Blowtex®.

Outside of branded products, the Company also supports universities, NGOs, and other organizations as part of a broader effort to promote sexual health and prevent the spread of STDs and STIs. LifeStyles owns and operates manufacturing facilities in both Thailand and India, and it employs over 1,600 teammates globally.

LifeStyles Healthcare was created on September 1, 2017, when the consortium of Humanwell Healthcare & CITIC Capital private equity purchased the Sexual Wellness division from Ansell.

As of December 1, 2022, Lifestyles is owned by Linden Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the healthcare industry.

This is an exciting time to join us. We combine century-long history with the opportunity of a new beginning as a stand-alone company - this means a new way of thinking, the opportunity to explore new horizons and the chance to make a mark in an exciting, fresh business.

We are empowered professionals, and we are committed to creating a team of the world’s “best of the best.” Our business foundation is strong, among our values are Integrity and Respect, our people are highly engaged, and we are excited about a new phase in the company history. We have a focus on safety and teamwork - and we want you to join us!

Discover more about us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifestyles-healthcare/.

Curious to know what does every day look like at LifeStyles?

Find out by looking at employee testimonials: https://lifestylesglobal.com/careers

Hi we are #hiring! – Marketing Director

Position: Marketing Director, North America (US & Canada)

Location: New Jersey / New York - USA

Job Type: Hybrid

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We are currently searching for a new Marketing Director, North America. This position is responsible for setting the regional marketing strategy needed to drive double digit growth in the US and Canada in a resource constrained environment as well as execution with their team. The successful candidate will have a strong marketing planning & execution track record in CPG businesses (preferably on challenger brands targeting young adult audiences), solid knowledge of consumer trends and of the digital media landscape, and a collaborative mindset. Experience in a small, nimble, and fast paced environment considered a plus.

You would be joining a global organization of talented individuals hailing from world-renowned employers in the pharma and consumer goods sectors. We operate in the Consumer Healthcare sector, in the Sexual Wellness category, with a mandate to drive strong growth globally, with a focus on North America. Thus, the new Marketing Director North America would be a key player in the future of the company, in fueling business growth in our core product categories (condoms, lubricant, sex toys) in the US and Canada, in a resource constrained environment. We have an exciting portfolio of global challenger and local heritage brands, robust product line-up and strong innovation pipeline to support growth.

Responsibilities:

1. Regional marketing strategy and roadmap ownership for the SKYN and LifeStyles brands and product portfolio

• Brand, category and consumer research lead & provider of industry and market trend insights to ensure that sales go-to-market efforts and product innovations are supported by solid consumer insights.
• Brand support plan development (media planning, global content adaptation, local content development, etc.) and execution.
• Marketing objective setting & tracking.
• Brand and segment portfolio strategy & management: adapt global portfolio strategy to region, define product range for each brand, pricing architecture, packaging for local heritage brand.
• Marketing / content support to the e-com team
• Global innovations’ regional adaptation + regional EPD lead –launch plan creations and execution.

2. A&P / marketing budget ownership: develop, maintain, and deliver annual, quarterly, and monthly budgets and ROI analyses with adjustments as needed to deliver sales and EBITDA targets.

3. Team and agency network development:

• Optimize regional agency roster to create an effective and efficient network of partners for our planning and execution needs.
• Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing marketing team that is engaged and results-oriented.

The Marketing Director, NA, will report to the Senior Director, Global Strategy & NA/EMEA Marketing and have 3 direct reports (Brand Manager, Marketing Manager, Digital & e-com manager), as well as work closely with the North American Sales and Operations Teams as well as the Global Marketing and Innovation teams.

Requirements:

• 10+ years branded US CPG experience, ideally with blue chip training and experience in a smaller, resource-constrained environment

• Strategic thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term plans successfully, while delivering short-term wins

• Proven success with brand building, consumer communication and innovation development

• strong digital marketing background, including social media, and uncovering and utilizing consumer insights to inform communications and support the sales go-to-market efforts.

• Strong analytical skills, including ROI analyses and P&L management.

• Ability to build and lead a strong, accountable team.

• Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to the wider organizational strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA preferred.

• Project management skills

• Influencing without authority

Associated Behaviors and Attitudes

• Curiosity
• Agility
• Being results – oriented.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Ownership of tasks

Due to high number of applications, we would like to inform you that only selected candidates will be contacted.