Director Customer Strategy Skin Health

Kenvue•Summit, NJ

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a: Director Customer Strategy Skin Health 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 . The Director of Customer Strategy develops customer-specific and channel activation plans based on category operating plans and customer priorities, ensuring consistent execution of 5P and category management fundamentals across brands and omnichannel retail. This role leads joint and annual business planning with strategic retailers, representing Kenvue’s interests to drive both in-store and online category growth. The Director provides marketplace insights for integrated business planning, shapes financial targets and resource allocations for customer negotiations, and influences marketing strategies with retailer and competitive insights. Responsible for leading a team, coaching talent, managing special projects, and communicating actionable data insights, this role also supports customer strategies and marketing trade priorities.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (minimum, four years).
A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Consumer Sales with strong knowledge of consumer products industry, including brand strategies, competitive products, and channels.
A minimum of 5 years of people management experience.
Experience with financial business models, budgets, or P&L management.
Experience with analytics, digital, and application of customer and consumer insights within a sales organization.
Up to 25% of travel required.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in Sales, Trade Marketing, Category Management, and Shopper Insights preferred.
Proven track record of developing high-performing, multi-functional teams preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn annual plans into national channel strategies.
Partner with senior leaders to set targets and optimize trade funding by category and channel.
Direct category plans, including launches and pricing, ensuring strong execution by teams and customers.
Lead integrated business planning and align franchise and customer forecasts.
Analyze omnichannel performance to recommend category investment opportunities or address risks.
Support new products and retailer-specific initiatives with key customers and leadership.
Guide the team in updating and sharing standard category strategies with field and cross-functional partners.
Ensure retailer and online activation aligns with Kenvue standards and KPIs.
Act as main contact for Customer Strategy leadership.
Develop annual omnichannel plans in line with Kenvue’s three-year strategy and drive category leadership.
Liaise between marketing and customer teams to implement best practices and new tools.
Manage budgets to ensure profitable growth.
Operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment.
Influence stakeholders at all levels to align business plans.
Communicate across functions, tailoring presentations for different audiences.
Oversee project plan execution and analyze customer, shopper, and category study results.
Deliver compelling, data-driven presentations to support business initiatives.
Manage investments and resources for optimal outcomes.
Identify risks, prioritize tasks, and coach team development.