Head of Marketing Central Europe

Come work at the forefront of science – and help the brands you grew up with grow and evolve into the next generation.

Job Description – Head of Marketing Central Europe (2507034333W)

Description

Head of Marketing Central Europe

Who we are

At Kenvue, we strive to realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brands—including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON’S, and BAND-AID—are category leaders trusted by millions of consumers. Our employees share a digital-first mindset, an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights, and a commitment to continually earning a place for our products in consumers’ hearts and homes.

Pay Grade 41

This position reports directly to the Area Managing Director Central Europe and is a member of the Central Europe Leadership Team (CELT).

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee Marketing Strategy and Brand Activation in a 14-country cluster of Central Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Ukraine, Baltics, and Iceland.
2. Define portfolio strategy and allocate resources across the entire Kenvue portfolio, representing nearly $1B USD in annual revenue, and adjust as needed to meet KPIs such as NTS, GP, IBT, and Market Share.
3. Manage a direct reporting team of approximately 60 marketing employees across 6 squads and a professional marketing team based in Neuss, Germany, ensuring consistency in execution across markets.
4. Foster cross-functional collaboration to support and implement squad plans through the Customer organization and wider Kenvue organization.
5. Maintain a strong external focus and a relentless pursuit of execution excellence.
6. Balance short-term results with long-term strategic goals to maximize organizational performance.

Talent Development

• Create a consumer and customer-obsessed culture within the marketing department and in partnership with cross-functional colleagues.
• Build a high-performing team that is inspired, challenged, and motivated.
• Coach and develop direct reports to support their personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

• University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• At least 15 years of extensive professional experience in operational and strategic marketing within the FMCG sector, ideally with experience in both Mass CPG and OTC drugs categories.
• Holistic understanding of business management, including P&L impacts and managing complexity.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing cultures and talent pipelines.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work across functions and influence outcomes.
• Solid financial and operational understanding.
• Excellent communication skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and experience leading through influence and resolving conflicts.
• Experience in developing new products and communication channels, including TV, print, and digital media.
• Ability to handle organizational complexity, especially in matrix organizations.
• Experience in local and global marketing organizations internationally is preferred.
• Experience managing sales teams in pharmacy, grocery, or e-commerce channels is a plus.
• Fluent in English; additional local languages are advantageous.

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

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