Associate Business Performance Manager

Unilever•Hoboken, NJ

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented Associate Business Performance Manager to lead market performance across our Core 5 Beauty & Wellbeing brands in the US. This role serves as the central hub for assessing market dynamics and delivering actionable insights to our Marketing and CS&P teams - driving competitive growth and unlocking new opportunities. The ideal candidate combines analytical rigor with strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills. You’ll be part of the newly formed Business Performance Team (BPT), reporting to the Business Performance Manager. The BPT also oversees Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Net Revenue Management (NRM), with a shared mission to fuel sustainable growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of experience in CS&P, Marketing, Finance
Strong Analytical Skillset with fluency in Circana, Numerator, and Excel
Comfortable using data throughout aspects of the role, turning insights into strategic thinking and ideas
Proven record of drive and initiative with outstanding interpersonal & communication skills
High attention to detail and a bias for action
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building structure

Responsibilities

Facilitate monthly performance review meetings with Beauty & Wellbeing leadership, sharing internal and external business drivers, year-to-go (YTG) plans, and spotlighting key opportunities and risks.
Lead monthly share reporting and support performance analysis for our five core brands, delivering executive summaries and strategic recommendations to brand teams.
Monitor market trends and competitive activity to ensure our Hair Care and Skin Care brands are positioned to win.
Support 6P analyses and competitive deep dives to inform brand strategy.
Translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
Partner with Brand, Finance, CMI, and MMC teams to align on business drivers and build a cohesive narrative for the BU Leadership Team.
Lead meetings with cross-functional team members and drive decisions to achieve one common goal.
Work with cross-functional partners to prepare inputs for key activities, understand business drivers, and build the narrative for the BU Leadership Team.
Influence team members to develop creative solutions when things go off-course, resulting in a different way to deliver the objective.