Marketing Director (Interim) – Brand Marketing

Dear Partner,

Good Morning ,

Greetings from Nukasani group Inc !, We have below urgent long term contract for Marketing Director (Interim) – Brand Marketing, Culver City, CA, Hybrid immediately available for interviews, could you please review the below role, if you are available, could you please send me updated word resume, and below candidate submission format details AND Skill Matrix, immediately. If you are not available, any referrals would be greatly appreciated.

Interviews are in progress, urgent response is appreciated. Looking forward for your immediate response and working with you.

NOTE:THIS POSITION IS REMOTE until Covid issues settled, after onsite on and off.

Candidate Submission Format - needed from you
Full Legal Name
Personal Cell No ( Not google phone number)
Email Id
Skype Id
Interview Availability
Availability to start, if selected
Current Location
Open to Relocate
Work Authorization
Total Relevant Experience
Education./ Year of graduation
University Name, Location
Country of Birth
Contractor Type

Home Zip Code

Job Tittle: Marketing Director (Interim) – Brand Marketing
Location :Culver City, CA, Hybrid ​​​​​​​
Rate: Best competitive rate

Experience Required: 8–10+ Years

Position Overview

The client is seeking an experienced Interim Director, Brand Marketing to provide senior-level brand leadership and ensure business continuity during a temporary coverage period. This role will be responsible for leading the strategic direction, execution, and performance of the Schwarzkopf Professional Color, Care, and Styling portfolio within the U.S. market.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in brand management, portfolio strategy, commercial marketing, and cross-functional leadership, with a proven ability to drive growth and deliver impactful go-to-market initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Leadership & Portfolio Management

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Schwarzkopf Professional Color, Care, and Styling portfolio.
• Drive execution of annual brand strategies, growth initiatives, and portfolio priorities.
• Ensure consistent brand positioning and messaging across all professional touchpoints.

Business Performance Management

• Monitor and evaluate brand performance against key business metrics, including:
  • Net External Sales (NES)
  • Gross Profit (GP1)
  • Market Share
  • Distribution
  • Brand Awareness
  • Consumer Conversion
• Identify growth opportunities, mitigate risks, and recommend actions to accelerate business performance.

Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute integrated go-to-market plans.
• Lead pricing strategies, campaign activations, and product launch readiness.
• Ensure alignment and execution across Sales, Trade Marketing, and Education teams.

Consumer & Market Insights

• Leverage consumer, stylist, customer, and competitive insights to guide business decisions.
• Identify market opportunities to strengthen brand equity and drive growth.

Budget & Investment Management

• Manage brand marketing budgets and investment allocation.
• Optimize spending and resource deployment to maximize ROI and business impact.
• Oversee marketing activity planning and budget phasing.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Sales, Trade Marketing, Education, Finance, Operations, and Global Marketing teams.
• Drive organizational alignment and flawless execution of strategic initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the Brand Marketing team.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven culture.
• Ensure effective prioritization and business continuity throughout the engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive brand marketing leadership experience within:
  • Beauty
  • Professional Beauty
  • Prestige Beauty
  • Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
• Proven success driving commercial growth and managing high-performing brands in the U.S. market.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Brand Strategy
  • Portfolio Management
  • Integrated Marketing
  • Commercial Planning
• Experience leading complex, multi-channel go-to-market initiatives.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Demonstrated success influencing and leading cross-functional teams within a matrix organization.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a strong growth mindset.
• Collaborative and influential leadership style.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Results-oriented and data-driven decision maker.
• Experience working in fast-paced consumer brands environments.

Best,

Bhavani
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