Associate Brand Manager, Dove Bars, Premium and Baby

About the role

Dove is one of the world's most iconic beauty brands, known for redefining beauty standards and delivering superior care. In Canada, Dove is a market leader within Skin Cleansing, and we are on a mission to accelerate growth while continuing to lead with purpose. We are looking for an Associate Brand Manager to join the Dove Skin Cleansing team. In this role, you'll act as a key business owner, driving growth across Dove Bars, Premium, and Baby - one of the most strategic portfolios within the category. This is a high-impact opportunity for a marketer who thrives at the intersection of creativity and analytics. ________________________________________

Responsibilities

• Drive Brand & Business Growth
• Own the day-to-day performance of your portfolio, delivering against key KPIs including market share and revenue
• Translate category, consumer, and competitive insights into clear growth strategies
• Contribute to annual brand planning and long-term growth strategy
• Lead Innovation & Go-to-Market Execution
• Partner with global teams to bring winning innovation to the Canadian market
• Lead end-to-end execution of launches, from concept through to in-store and eCommerce
• Develop compelling commercialization and sell-in plans to drive retailer adoption and strong in-market performance
• Shape Modern, Integrated Marketing
• Lead local communications planning across digital, social, influencer, and traditional channels
• Develop culturally relevant campaigns that build brand equity, create awareness and drive engagement
• Partner with agency teams to execute and optimize campaigns using a test-and-learn approach
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally
• Work closely with teams across Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, and external partners to deliver results
• Ensure alignment between brand priorities and customer strategies
• Lead projects with pace, structure, and attention to detail
• Optimize Performance
• Track business and campaign performance and translate data into actionable insights
• Continuously optimize plans to maximize effectiveness and efficiency
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Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in marketing, preferably within CPG or consumer goods
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset with the ability to turn insights into action
• Experience working on integrated campaigns, including digital, social, and influencer marketing
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and storytelling skills
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence without authority
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• You put the consumer at the heart
• You are deeply curious about people and culture. You ground decisions in consumer and shopper insight and are passionate about creating work that truly resonates.
• You think and act like an owner
• You take full ownership of your business, balancing creativity with commercial discipline to deliver against ambitious goals.
• You focus on what moves the needle
• You prioritize effectively, cut through complexity, and channel your energy into the initiatives that drive the greatest impact.
• You stay ahead of the curve
• You're a modern marketer who understands evolving media, culture, and commerce. You proactively identify trends and translate them into competitive advantage.
• You deliver with excellence and pace
• You have a strong bias for action and execute with rigor, attention to detail, and a commitment to high standards.
• You win through others
• You are a collaborative and influential partner, able to align and inspire cross-functional teams and external agencies to deliver stronger outcomes together.
• Why Join Unilever & Dove?
• Work on one of the most purpose-driven and globally recognized beauty brands
• Gain exposure to end-to-end brand management in a leading CPG organization
• Be part of a team that values creativity, inclusion, and high performance
• Unlock strong development opportunities and career growth
• Our Commitment to Inclusion
• Unilever is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
• Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
• Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (i

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