About this role
Shape the growth of a portfolio of trusted, purpose-led brands and make a meaningful impact on the well-being of New Zealanders. At Essity, we don’t just build brands—we break barriers, challenge taboos, and create better lives. As Senior Brand Manager – New Zealand, you’ll lead the growth of our Personal Care portfolio, including Libra, TOM Organic, and TENA, bringing strategy to life in a way that drives both brand relevance and commercial success.
About the Role: This is more than a marketing role—it’s a high-impact leadership opportunity across a multi-brand portfolio. You’ll act as the New Zealand market lead, translating regional strategy into powerful, insight-led execution that connects with consumers and delivers results. Working at the intersection of marketing, sales, and category, you’ll drive end-to-end brand performance across multiplechannels. Operating in a matrix environment, you’ll collaborate with Australian and global teams while championing local needs to unlock growth opportunities.
What You Will Do:
• Lead execution of ANZ brand strategies within the NZ market • Champion locally relevant, insight-led brand and shopper activation • Drive brand equity, penetration, and profitable market share growth • Identify growth opportunities through consumer, category, and market insights • Partner closely with Sales and Category teams to deliver customer growth • Lead integrated customer marketing and activation across in-store and digital channels • Own and deliver the NZ commercial calendar across key initiatives • Lead in-market execution of innovation in collaboration with cross-functional teams • Translate data and insights into clear, actionable strategies • Manage A&P budgets and optimise investment to maximise ROI
Who You Are:
• An experienced FMCG professional (8+ years) across Brand, Category, or Commercial roles • Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with strong execution • Commercially astute, with strong financial and analytical capability • Skilled at translating consumer and shopper insights into growth initiatives • A collaborative and confident stakeholder manager across matrix environments • Comfortable leading across multiple brands and competing priorities • Resilient, adaptable, and motivated to deliver results in a fast-paced environment • Experience with retail dynamics and scan data (e.g. Circana) is advantageous
What We Can Offer You: Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. We also offer:
• A competitive salary package, because we want you to be rewarded for what you do best • Fully funded Wellbeing One Southern Cross medical insurance, with free annual health checks and doctor's appointments • Free income protection, permanent disability, and life insurance • Free Annual Flu Vaccinations, Annual Wellness day and free onsite parking • Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive
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Job Requisition ID: Essity263537