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Manager, Global Commercial, MAC

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MAC Cosmetics

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Marketing
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • New York

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in PMO or consulting, DTC/retail experience, merchandising knowledge, analytical skills, strong communication, and proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
  • You will support global assortment execution, manage meetings, prepare presentations, track regional calendars, and ensure alignment with retail partners while developing promotional strategies.

Requirements

  • 5+ years Project Management Office (PMO) Experience or Analyst within Consulting firm
  • Experience in DTC/retail and omni-channel marketing strategy strongly preferred or broader commercial experience
  • Knowledgeable of merchandising concepts in assortment management
  • Solid experience in analysis, go-to-market strategies and execution.
  • Able to foster collaboration with cross-functional and regional teams.
  • Creative & resourceful, can operate with limited resources and find solutions to deliver business needs
  • Intellectual flexibility, manage several projects at a time, can complete projects aligning several stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, service, and analytical skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft office with advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel
  • Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or related field
  • Strategic business mindset and strong commercial acumen
  • Collaborative mindset, consumer centric, strong passion for service and drive to results.
  • Entrepreneurial work ethic, with strong interpersonal skills and relationship oriented.
  • Strong understanding of cross-channel businesses
  • Naturally curious and passionate about numbers, data, insights and applications to retail marketing

Responsibilities

  • As a member of the Global International/Commercial team, the role provides support needed to drive MAC’s global retail footprint, as well as manage key meetings with retail partners and affiliates. The responsibilities include:
  • Working with the regions to ensure execution of the assortment strategy created by the Commercial & Retail Director.
  • Go to market of Trade Marketing activities, including creating and sharing with the regions the promotion guardrails, GWPs and review of local requests (ACS)
  • Regional Calendar tracking (program priorities, investments and visualization).
  • Regional Alignment meetings calendar and content
  • Preparing and coordinating content for key retail partner visits
  • Supporting Global Round Table (GRT) planning and content
  • Ensuring follow-up on market visit action items
  • Providing presentation support for the SVP International as well as Directors for key meetings
  • Lead execution of assortment strategy by channel
  • Coordinate across cross-functional team the execution of assortment strategy by channel through process development and communication
  • Partner with corporate team on the deployment of assortment management tool to improve process efficiency.
  • Assist in bi-annual process to update global core assortment. Provide analysis to define add/deletes and how this will be implemented across channels including execution briefs.
  • Assist the ED of Commercial/Retail in the preparation and coordination with SD/VM for key projects
  • Support ED with the creation of briefs in partnership with VM for select project priorities to execute across different channels and regions
  • Support the Commercial/Retail Director by assisting in reviewing assortments to increase productivity and experience by channel.
  • Provide visibility to marketing into regional needs for evergreen/key moment kits based on channel and regional ACS requests
  • Develop Promotion Guardrails
  • Maintain and adapt as needed the overall global promotion strategy (including GWP, Gifting and Key Moments) factoring in strategic direction of ED of Commercial as well as needs of the regions and markets.
  • Create guardrails for regions to define levels of promotions for key shopping moments and establish rules around them.
  • Sign-off of guardrails with ED of Commercial and SVP of International
  • Share guardrails with regions for cascade to the affiliates
  • Execution of Key Initiatives
  • Consolidate and support market and regional call-outs for global escalation to key departments (marketing, creative, supply chain, finance). Gather key facts, overview and share/recommend to relevant stakeholders.
  • Retail Partner & Market Visits
  • Prepare key retail partner visits to New York, including agenda, presentations, talk tracks, and align with Marketing and Affiliate on innovation priorities and exclusive programs.
  • Manage action tracker and meeting cadence for both Retailer and Market visits. Ensure follow-up of key agreed actions by the relevant owners.
  • MAC Commercial Presentations
  • Support SVP International and Commercial team with key brand presentations (Retailers, GRT, Townhall), including PowerPoint creation, creating and editing talk tracks
  • Coordinate with other departments (Creative / Marketing / President) to ensure powerful brand presentations for key internal and external meetings.
  • Key Internal & External Linkages
  • Regional Retail Marketing & Brand Teams
  • Visual Merchandising and Store Design
  • Global Retail CoE
  • Global Marketing
  • Global Commercial
  • Consumer Insights and Analytics
  • Omni/Digital innovation
  • Finance
  • GBSC
  • Consumer Insights and Analytics
  • Omni/Digital innovation
  • Finance
  • GBSC

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Manager, Global Commercial, MAC?

The primary responsibility is to support MAC’s global retail footprint and manage key meetings with retail partners and affiliates.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The position requires 5+ years of experience in Project Management Office (PMO) or as an analyst within a consulting firm, with a strong preference for experience in DTC/retail and omni-channel marketing strategy.

What type of educational background is preferred for applicants?

An undergraduate degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred.

What skills are necessary for success in this role?

Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication, and service skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

Is prior experience in merchandising or assortment management important?

Yes, knowledgeable understanding of merchandising concepts in assortment management is strongly preferred.

Does this role involve collaboration with other teams?

Yes, the role requires fostering collaboration with cross-functional and regional teams.

What are some key initiatives that the Manager will execute?

The Manager will lead the execution of assortment strategies, maintain promotion guardrails, and consolidate market and regional call-outs for escalation to key departments.

What is the expected salary range for this position?

The anticipated base salary range is $85,000 to $139,600, depending on experience, skills, education, and geographic location.

Are there performance-based bonuses available for this position?

Yes, the position is eligible for participation in a competitive bonus program based on performance and company results.

Does the company offer benefits beyond salary?

Yes, the Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits that include health insurance, wellness programs, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, and more.

What competencies are important for this role?

Important competencies include strategic business mindset, collaborative mindset, entrepreneurial work ethic, and a strong understanding of cross-channel businesses.

Is this position open to individuals from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, we encourage minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply, and we are committed to an equal opportunity policy.

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MAC Cosmetics

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

For nearly four decades, M·A·C COSMETICS has solidified its position as the ultimate authority in colour, embracing artistry as our foundation, championing inclusion and diversity as our essence, and placing conscious beauty and social responsibility at the forefront of our mission.