Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Manager, Partnerships Lead

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22, 000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here .

Role reports to:
Head of Marketing Acceleration

Location:
North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:
Hybrid

What you will do

Creative has been proven to be the #1 performance driver in advertising. The Manager, Partnerships Lead will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our agency strategy, roster management, and overarching processes to maximize the creative impact and value derived from our partnerships. This position will work across various segments and markets to understand brand strategies, increase creative effectiveness, and utilization of agency talent and budget. The Manager will focus on driving business growth through strategic partnerships and creative agency collaborations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in shaping a global agency strategy and roster, ensuring alignment with the company's value proposition, business objectives and overall creative effectiveness.
• Support the management of non-working media efforts related to agency rosters, driving efficient and effective models globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategies that shift non-working media into working media to fuel growth.
• Collaborate with creative agencies to enhance brand performance, foster creative effectiveness, and support innovation goals that contribute to building industry-leading brands.
• Establish a framework for effective collaboration between partners and the internal team, ensuring alignment with the Kenvue operating model.
• Leverage relationships and spending power to drive value and efficiency within agency partnerships.
• Oversee the ongoing roster management and scoping process in partnership with procurement and brand teams, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Identify and assess capability gaps by collaborating closely with global and local market teams, ensuring Kenvue remains competitive.
• Support the development of best practices in partnerships by aligning resources and designing win-win frameworks that elevate business outcomes.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices, bringing fresh ideas to the team to maintain a competitive edge.
• Help design partnership strategies that showcase Kenvue's successes with external partners, including case studies, industry awards, and conference appearances.
• Contribute to the development of a clear remuneration strategy and program for the agency roster, ensuring alignment with business growth objectives.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in agency roles and/or brand management, with a focus on partnership development.
• Strong understanding of brand strategy, creative excellence, content execution, and consumer experience.
• Proven track record of building successful partnerships and driving value with creative agencies.
• Experience in designing and scaling programs that engage and incentivize partners effectively.
• Ability to set clear directions and guide teams toward achieving objectives.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to inspire and motivate team members and stakeholders.
• Exceptional collaboration skills with a knack for connecting the dots across teams.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence outcomes.

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What's in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

$124, 100.00 - $175, 200.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Benefit Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks
• This list could vary based on location/region

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.