Marketing Executive, UK & EU (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

HOURGLASS COSMETICS – Marketing Executive, UK & EU (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Hourglass Cosmetics exists at the revolutionary intersection of science, beauty, and luxury. Established in 2004, the brand is acclaimed for its breakthrough formulations, technological innovations, and unwavering commitment to reinvention. Following its debut at Barneys New York, Hourglass has expanded into Bergdorf Goodman, Sephora, Nordstrom, and Space NK in the US and 1000 doors worldwide. Flagship stores can be found in Venice, CA, and New York and online at Hourglasscosmetics.com. In addition to being a cruelty-free brand, Hourglass Cosmetics announced its commitment to become completely vegan by 2020. Hourglass Cosmetics became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017.

An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Marketing Executive to join the UK & EU Marketing Team at Hourglass, sitting within the marketing & communications department. In this role, you will help to grow Hourglass Cosmetics' UK and EU presence through cross-functional marketing initiatives that drive brand awareness, inspire consumer engagement, and maximise commercial impact. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to various aspects of the marketing mix, including brand partnerships, digital media, influencer marketing, communications, and trade marketing.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Support implementation of marketing strategies across brand-led campaigns, including ideation, planning, briefing, execution, and review of campaign effectiveness.

• Work to identify new growth opportunities and ways in which to expand our brand presence.

• Manage the local marketing calendar, as well as other key planning documents to ensure smooth cross functional working.

• Work closely with global international, brand, communications, trade and digital marketing teams, highlighting regional needs and sharing local insight.

• Establish and build relationships across the wider Hourglass teams and third parties to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Develop internal recaps to report on key successes and learnings across the various marketing functions and campaigns.

• Prepare creative briefs for producing assets needed for marketing and communications initiatives.

• Coordinate and manage multiple marketing projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery.

• Maintain a strong understanding of, and regularly report on, competitor activity. Researching potential brand partnership opportunities.

YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB IF:

• You are a strong COMMUNICATOR: You are a people person and collaborate well with others.

• You are AGILE: You adapt well to changing needs and priorities and are able to pivot easily to achieve goals and deadlines.

• You are CREATIVE: You are innovative, and forward-thinking in your approach.

• You are extremely ORGANIZED: You're not overwhelmed by the thought of tackling multiple tasks at a time.

• You are PASSIONATE about beauty: You are eager to learn and absorb all things related to the beauty industry.

• You are CURIOUS: You are a natural learner with a keen interest in creative marketing and have your finger on the pulse to discover industry trends.

• You are AMBITIOUS: You have the enthusiasm to persevere through setbacks and help support your team as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years' experience in a marketing/ communications role within a high-growth environment, preferably beauty or luxury.

• Experience within a luxury, global brand, agency or retail environment.

• Strong awareness of Beauty/Luxury brands/emerging trends and overall passion for Beauty.

• Self-Motivated: Ability to independently initiate, execute, and follow through with projects.

• Organized: Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a structured and detailed work schedule.

• Project Management: Proficiency in managing multiple projects concurrently, and proven track record of bringing projects to successful completion.

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication. Able to build relationships both internally and externally to work across various teams to execute ongoing marketing plans.

• Curiosity and problem solving.

• Ability to work as team member and support others.

Hourglass is an organisation committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310-392-7799 or careers@hourglasscosmetics.com.

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