Sr. Manager, Comms Jobs

Position Title: Senior Manager, Communications and Influencer Marketing

Location: Calabasas, CA (hybrid)

Reports to: NA Chief Marketing Officer

Direct Reports : No

Scope : North America Portfolio

About The Wella Company

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 .

THE ROLE

The Senior Manager of Communications and Influencer Marketing will be responsible for developing communications strategy and programming that drive relevance, demand creation and earned media placements.

The position will work in lock step with North America marketing team and will collaborate with global brand communications / corporate communications teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with external media and influencers to influence positive press coverage and conversation for the brands
• Stays abreast on key trends to ensure the team is executing innovative programs that will resonate with today’s consumer
• Monitors and keeps abreast of industry trends and competitor strategy
• Leads programmatic work with various PR and influencer agencies developing thoughtful briefs and yearlong success metrics
• Develops and executes communications strategic plans, including written materials, with a focus on product launches and brand building
• Supports in weekly and monthly reporting, including YOY Impressions, Engagement Rate, Top EMV Posts, and special initiative highlights

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker who is an experienced storyteller and brand marketer
• Strong ability to think and plan ahead, stays on top of upcoming cultural, social, and brand marketing calendar events
• Self-starter who is an expert in the field of brand and communications, resilient through change, with strong ability to context-shift, learn, and drive meaningful results
• A four year undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field of study
• Creative thinker who looks for new ways to do things vs. applying a formula
• Proven track record with media and achieved successes in launching a brand or product that struck a cultural chord
• High EQ; able to persuade, influence, and build trust at the executive level
• Strong partnership skills - A connector who finds joy in building trusted connections within the company and the industry
• 7-10 years in both agency and in-house experience
• Possesses excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple campaigns and projects at a time, ensuring timely delivery of strategy and action points
• Strong writing skills required; content marketing experience a plus

We disclose the compensation range for positions in compliance with local law. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Wella Company's total rewards package for employees. Pay Range: < $98,300 - $144,100 > salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonus plan or variable pay, depending on the role. In addition, Wella Company provides a rich variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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 and 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. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
English - Please click on this link to review the Notification of Equal Opportunity Rights poster
Español - Por favor, haga un clic en el enlace para revisar el poster de la Ley de los Derechos de Igualdad de Empleo