Associate, Global Product Development (Tory Burch)

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

JOB SUMMARY

Within the Marketing Development team, and reporting directly to the International Marketing Director, you will contribute to the development and deployment of the strategy and future projects for TORY BURCH BEAUTY brand, part of the SHISEIDO Group portfolio.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Strategy

• Support the Marketing Director in strategic thinking for the brand and for the launch plans (Y+1, Y+2).
• Conduct business analyses, sell-in and sell-out studies, and provide recommendations and propose actions and strategies based on these insights.

Product Development (Main Responsibility)

• Contribute to the development of marketing plans (creative thinking for new concepts, product design, naming, inspiration research/benchmarking, competitive analysis...).
• Participate and monitor creative development (with external agencies), technical development (with support departments and the factory/suppliers), fragrance development (with perfumers, lab/R&D), and operational development (creation of product codes, quotation follow-up...).
• Track product development (launching mockups, preparing artworks, monitoring development with the factory/external suppliers...).
• Work closely with experts and/or external partners to deliver a strong and impactful 360° strategy that is coherent, comprehensive, and generates enthusiasm among markets and retailers (products / gift sets / GWP, Big Idea, Key Visuals, digital content).
• Create briefs for 360° stakeholders and external partners.
• Support and monitor communication campaigns.
• Develop themes, gift sets, and 360° activations for key commercial periods throughout the year (Christmas, Mother’s Day...).
• Ensure the consistency of the brand image across each new initiative and its integration into the brand’s creative and business strategy.
• Follow internal processes to ensure compliance with timelines, feasibility constraints, and budgets.

360° Marketing

• Contribute to the management of 360° activations and help coordinating with different departments and/or external partners (Communications, Retail, Purchasing, GWPs, Operational Marketing...).
• Participate in and organize photo shoots with external agencies and studios.

Cross-Functional Responsibilities

• Respond to specific requests from markets and expert teams.
• Prepare communication materials and presentations (presentation decks, mockups...).
• Contribute to the organization of internal meetings, particularly the International Seminar (Shiseido internal event): creation of presentation materials (visual shoots, films...), management of mockups and POSM materials, coordination between different departments and external partners.
• Contribute to the preparation of creative and business meetings with the Fashion House (presentations, mockups, etc.).
• Financial management (budget preparation and monitoring).
• Market and trend analysis, as well as monitoring new launches and competitors.
• Analyze brand performance in its market and monitor competitors (price positioning, product universe, etc.).

WHO YOU ARE 

• Between 2 and 3 years of experience in marketing development within the cosmetics industry
• A strong interest and passion for the Fragrance and Cosmetics sector
• A creative, curious, and open-minded profile
• Practical thinking, resourcefulness, resilience, and optimism
• A strong analytical and business mindset; operational market vision is a plus
• High standards, rigor, strong organization, and team spirit
• Proactivity and the ability to make recommendations

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· Life and Disability Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Volunteer Days

· Paid Company Holidays

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401K with 6% Company Match

· Talent Development & Learning Programs

· Internal & International Mobility

· Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

· Employee Led Affinity Groups

· Tuition Reimbursement

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law