Career Opportunities: Los Angeles (Calabasas and Torrance, Calif.) and Memphis, Tenn.
Bill Imada Chairman and Chief Connectivity Officer 6300 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 2150 Los Angeles, CA 90048 USACOTY
Specialist, Shopper Marketing - North America, COTY Professional Beauty
Calabasas, Calif. (Located northwest of downtown Los Angeles)
From Ms. Namhee Han, Marketing Director, Prestige Brands NA, Coty.
PURPOSE
Our purpose is to celebrate and liberate the diversity of beauty. We challenge convention through invention, expanding our horizons to enrich your reality with possibility. We build brands to inspire and enable our consumers to experience the confidence and joy of expressing their beauty, their way.
MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are actively looking for our future Shopper Marketing Specialist (OPI/Wella). You will support the marketing activations among our top customers in partnership with our internal teams to drive the Professional Hair and Nail businesses. In this role, you will be in-touch with top customer requirements and are key to enabling execution excellence by the brand and customer teams.
Responsibilities:
- Support Sr. Manager – Shopper Marketing by executing bi-monthly Store Kits, quarterly in-store reports, and all customer supporting marketing activities
- Understand overall guidance and lead projects independently to deliver best-in class in-store execution.
- Onboard onto all Professional Beauty brands to effectively manage cross-portfolio deliverables for top customers
- Track and update customer marketing calendar to execute programs to support consumption growth
- Collaborate with multi-functional partners (marketing, trade marketing, influencer marketing, CMI, and education) and agencies to deliver assets to the customers
- Track budget, create purchase orders, and process invoices
- Search and deliver brand assets to the customers and agencies as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Adaptable in a fast paced customer focused delivery environment.
- Stay in touch with the industry trends in all beauty culture, fashion, celebrity, and pop culture while also being able to translate their inspiration into action.
- Ability to work well under pressure and flexibility to juggle many priorities across top customers and all brands.
- Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and disciplined.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer knowledge: Microsoft Office, Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Marketing or similar discipline).
- Experience of 2+ years in marketing or sales in the retail industry.
- Beauty industry and retail experience.
We are Coty – and our people make us who we are.
It’s important that we find individuals who are a great fit for our business, not just for us but for you too. We want people to thrive here and, if you are the right culture fit with us and we with you, you’ll be able to shine and achieve beyond your own expectations.
- For us, beauty is and beauty does. We are very focused because we all want the same thing: to help our consumers celebrate and liberate the diversity of their beauty – and that takes creativity, excellence and radical thinking – we are here to disrupt the beauty industry on behalf of consumers and you need to want to join that mission to succeed here.
- We have an energetic intensity about us. We’re quite relentless in our determination to deliver, always accountable for our actions and tenacious. We will not be beaten by obstacles.
- Responding quickly with agile thinking to business challenges and opportunities is second nature to us. We like it that way as it means we can be creative and find new ways to make things happen fast. Colleagues will expect it of you and you’ll expect it of them – we’re a team and we help each other. We’re all in it together – irrespective of level or part of the business.
- We always go the extra mile, pushing the boundaries to be that best partner we can be to our customers and to excite and delight our consumers.
- When you join Coty, you become part of a vibrantly diverse and energetic group who have fun in an intense sort of way. Because we’re not just here for the ride, we want to change things.
ABOUT US
Coty’s purpose is to celebrate and liberate the diversity of our consumers’ beauty. Aligned to this is our mission – to strive over time to become the global industry leader by being the clear challenger in beauty, delighting consumers and creating long term shareholder value.
We are one of the world’s largest beauty companies with approximately $9 billion in revenue, and our strong entrepreneurial heritage has created an iconic portfolio of leading beauty brands.
As the global leader in fragrance, a strong number two in professional salon hair color & styling, and number three in color cosmetics, we operate across three divisions:
- Coty Consumer Beauty: focused on color cosmetics, retail hair coloring and styling products, body care and mass fragrances sold primarily in the mass retail channels with brands such as COVERGIRL, Max Factor and Rimmel
- Coty Luxury: focused on prestige fragrances and skincare with brands such as Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss, Gucci and philosophy
- Coty Professional Beauty: focused on servicing salon owners and professionals in both hair and nail with brands such as Wella Professionals, Sebastian Professional, OPI and ghd
Coty is a truly global player with over 20,000 employees, operations in more than 40 countries in Asia, Latin America, Australia, Middle East and Africa, as well as Europe and North America and products sold in over 130 countries and territories. Our headquarters are in London, New York, Geneva and Paris.
Want to know more?
For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com. This link will take you to the job description. http://bit.ly/2tcPfPH
Equal Employment Opportunities
We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
COTY
Sr. Manager, Shopper Marketing - OPI & Wella – COTY Professional Beauty
Calabasas, Calif. (Located northwest of downtown Los Angeles)
PURPOSE
Our purpose is to celebrate and liberate the diversity of beauty. We challenge convention through invention, expanding our horizons to enrich your reality with possibility. We build brands to inspire and enable our consumers to experience the confidence and joy of expressing their beauty, their way.
MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for a Senior Manager to join the dynamic North America Shopper Marketing team to develop and lead winning marketing strategies that grow sales with our top retail partners. This position is a fast paced, customer-focused marketing delivery role. Here, you will work with customer teams to deliver best in class marketing strategies across our Professional Beauty Brands that not only drive base business and new product growth but also elevate the brand equities of our respective brands.
RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Develop and execute marketing strategies for top retail partners that deliver short and long term business goals.
- Become an expert resource in top partner retailer business. Develop collaborative relationships with top retailer marketing teams in order to influence marketing choices and priorities.
- Lead creative execution for all marketing materials (Digital, In-Store, CRM etc.) including briefing and creative feedback with agencies and vendor partners.
- Provide direction and coaching to Shopper Marketing Specialist who will provide execution support for Go-To-Market plans.
- Understand sale trends, customer trends, and all the elements affecting the business to drive efficient and effective allocation of resources. Provide quarterly updates to leadership on business results and actions taken.
- Collaborate with Brand Marketing teams to influence and provide actionable fit-to-win feedback on upcoming initiatives and new product launches.
- Manage the Shopper Marketing budget, identifying both risks and opportunities for management.
- Create communication and execution paths that are set to win across digital and in-store environments.
- Additional tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Marketing or similar discipline).
- 5+ years’ experience in Shopper Marketing or Brand Management.
- Proficient computer knowledge – MS Word, Excel spreadsheet and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, written and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership and collaboration with cross-functional and customer teams is critical for alignment to strategies and executions.
- Demonstrate marketing expertise in creating big ideas that deliver on target insights, benefit and brand equity.
- Stay focused on key priorities and bring solutions to drive distribution and grow consumption.
- Be adaptable in a fast changing landscape as business needs dictate.
- Potential candidates should be beauty curious and stay in touch with the beauty industry and broader pop culture trends.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA Degree.
- Beauty Industry Experience.
Work Environment:
Work will be conducted in an open office space with associated distractions such as noise from telephones, keyboards and talking. Temperatures are regulated by facilities management and are not within the direct control of the individual. Exposure to standard chemicals used in an office environment is expected and includes but is not limited to toner, glue and liquid paper, etc.
We are Coty – and our people make us who we are.
It’s important that we find individuals who are a great fit for our business, not just for us but for you too. We want people to thrive here and, if you are the right culture fit with us and we with you, you’ll be able to shine and achieve beyond your own expectations.
- For us, beauty is and beauty does. We are very focused because we all want the same thing: to help our consumers celebrate and liberate the diversity of their beauty – and that takes creativity, excellence and radical thinking – we are here to disrupt the beauty industry on behalf of consumers and you need to want to join that mission to succeed here.
- We have an energetic intensity about us. We’re quite relentless in our determination to deliver, always accountable for our actions and tenacious. We will not be beaten by obstacles.
- Responding quickly with agile thinking to business challenges and opportunities is second nature to us. We like it that way as it means we can be creative and find new ways to make things happen fast. Colleagues will expect it of you and you’ll expect it of them – we’re a team and we help each other. We’re all in it together – irrespective of level or part of the business.
- We always go the extra mile, pushing the boundaries to be that best partner we can be to our customers and to excite and delight our consumers.
- When you join Coty, you become part of a vibrantly diverse and energetic group who have fun in an intense sort of way. Because we’re not just here for the ride, we want to change things.
ABOUT US
Coty’s purpose is to celebrate and liberate the diversity of our consumers’ beauty. Aligned to this is our mission – to strive over time to become the global industry leader by being the clear challenger in beauty, delighting consumers and creating long term shareholder value.
We are one of the world’s largest beauty companies with approximately $9 billion in revenue, and our strong entrepreneurial heritage has created an iconic portfolio of leading beauty brands.
As the global leader in fragrance, a strong number two in professional salon hair color & styling, and number three in color cosmetics, we operate across three divisions:
- Coty Consumer Beauty: focused on color cosmetics, retail hair coloring and styling products, body care and mass fragrances sold primarily in the mass retail channels with brands such as COVERGIRL, Max Factor and Rimmel
- Coty Luxury: focused on prestige fragrances and skincare with brands such as Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss, Gucci and philosophy
- Coty Professional Beauty: focused on servicing salon owners and professionals in both hair and nail with brands such as Wella Professionals, Sebastian Professional, OPI and ghd.
Coty is a truly global player with over 20,000 employees, operations in more than 40 countries in Asia, Latin America, Australia, Middle East and Africa, as well as Europe and North America and products sold in over 130 countries and territories. Our headquarters are in London, New York, Geneva and Paris.
Want to know more?
For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com. To go directly to the link, visit: http://bit.ly/2sWE6Dd
At Coty, we embrace Diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability.
First Horizon National Corporation
Director, Corporate Communications
Memphis, Tenn.
From Mr. Kim L. Hunter, Managing Partner, KHL & Associates.
Job Description
Company Background
About First Horizon
First Horizon National Corporation is a diversified financial institution offering regional banking, wealth management, and capital market services through our extensive family of First Horizon Companies. Established by Frank S. Davis in March 1864, we are Memphis’ first national bank and the nation’s 14th oldest bank charter. Since our landmark opening 154 years ago, we have grown to become the market share leader in Tennessee with average trading volumes in excess of $5 billion per day. At approximately 6,000 employees and counting, our family of companies comprises the fourth largest regional bank in the southeast with $40 billion in assets and more than 300 branches in eight southern states.
Corporate Communications Director Role:
First Horizon National Corporation is seeking a forward-thinking leader to aid in the favorable evolution of our corporate reputation. This role is ideal for seasoned public relations professionals with a breadth of experience that encompasses a combination of both in-house and agency experience. Strong financial literacy and background is desirable.
Additionally, this role will be responsible for the promotion of FHN’s corporate identity through collaboration with the Chief Communications Officer as well as other members of the communications staff. Corporate Communications Director will also be responsible for coalescing with other members of senior leadership and serving as counsel for PR related issues. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: implementation of crisis communications plans, serving as an effective company spokesperson when necessary, and leading media strategy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works with the Chief Communications Officer to evolve and promote the corporate narrative working with key stakeholders across the organization.
- Develop and execute the corporate communications plan with a heavy focus on public relations initiatives to drive corporate reputation.
- Develop appropriate corporate social responsibility goals and metrics and process for measuring the company performance with respect to corporate citizenship. Designs and executes on partnerships that address issues of strategic alignment and importance.
- Collaborate with corporate and non-profit partners. Align internal resources. Monitor and report on progress.
- Drive awareness for First Horizon National Corporation via proactive story placement in media outlets. Identify key milestones and other news making opportunities and determine strategies to elevate them.
- Oversee executive thought leadership campaigns including placing executive profiles, bylines and high-level speaker placements.
- Lead media strategy around quarterly earnings and financial announcements.
- Develop strong and trusted relationships with members of the senior leadership team and act as counsel for PR related manners.
- Prepare key spokespeople for media interviews and speaking opportunities.
- Steer company's news agenda and calendar, working with other members of Communications team.
- Produce key messages, press releases, one-pagers, presentations/keynotes, Q&As, case studies, thought leadership pieces, bylined articles, executive briefing materials, and other communications.
- Collaborate closely with other members of the communications team for a highly collaborative and effective corporate PR plan.
- Act as an effective company spokesperson with press as needed.
- Implement crisis communications plan and guide external communications around unplanned issues affecting the company.
- Advise the leadership on best practices with respect to corporate citizenship. Understand the strategies, policies and programs of other companies.
- Remain informed of current trends and results of new approaches to social impact.
Qualifications:
- 10-15 YEARS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED; no more, no less. Ideally a combination of in-house and PR agency.
- Experience supporting earnings announcements and associated media relations.
- M&A (mergers and acquisitions) experience.
- Strong roster of relationships with the business and financial media.
- Experience working at a public company is required.
- Ability to foster strong relationships with key executives and act as counsel in corporate PR matters.
- Passion for social media platforms.
- Familiarity with PESO model.
- Positive and collaborative personality; a commitment to ensuring all activities undertaken are as successful as possible.
- Outstanding oral and written communication and editing skills with a proven talent for storytelling and shaping perception.
- Good judgment and calm composure particularly in high-pressure times.
- Trustworthy and able to keep highly sensitive information confidential.
- Able to independently structure and manage workflow and priorities.
- Crisis communications experience.
- Proven track record of creative programs executed to meet business objectives.
- Experience advising corporate leaders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or other related fields.
- Master’s degree preferred (but not required).
Working at First Horizon National Corporation
At First Horizon National Corporation, our culture is part of what makes us unique. We prize our ability to combine our progressive vision with our philosophy of putting employees first. We call this ability Firstpower. In order to keep this ability and our company strong, we have to evolved to remain competitive as both an employer and a financial services provider. We are proud of our accomplishments, accolades and our values.
Our Promise
- Be the best at serving our customers, one opportunity at a time.
Our Values
- Accountability – I ask questions, raise issues and see things to completion.
- Adaptability – I champion change because I know we must evolve to succeed.
- Integrity – I exercise judgment and understanding to do the right thing.
- Relationships – I work inclusively with colleagues to serve customers, strengthen communities and reward shareholders.
Awards
We are honored by the recognition we have received for our commitment in the areas of: community service, diversity and family-friendly work environments. Below is a short list of just some of our awards.
- America’s Best Midsize Employers List (Forbes, 2018)
- Top 50 Companies for Executive Women (National Association for Female Executives, 2009 and 2012-2018)
- Best Workplaces for Women (Fortune, 2017)
- Best Companies for Multicultural Women (Working Mother Magazine, 2017)
- Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (Bloomberg, 2018)
- Best Bank to Work For (American Banker, 2013-2017)
- Best Bank (Best in Black Awards, Tri-State Defender, 2017)
- Top Workplaces (Commercial Appeal, 2014-2017)
- Best Workplaces for Diversity (Fortune, 2017)
- Best Workplaces for Parents (Fortune, 2017)
- 2015 Communitas Awards (Excellence in Community Service for First Tennessee Foundation’s 150 Days of Giving)
- Healthier Tennessee Workplace (Gov. Bill Haslam’s health and wellness initiative, 2014)
To Apply:
Tell us why you are a great fit for First Horizon National Corporation. Please send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to kimhunter@lagrant.com
KLH & Associates Contact:
Mr. Kim L. Hunter
Office: 323.469.8680 ext. 225
Managing Partner
Mobile: 213.280.4747
Email: kimhunter@lagrant.com
Website: www.klhassociates.com
King’s Hawaiian
Director, Brand Management
Torrance, Calif. (located in the South Bay in the Greater Los Angeles Area)
Now this would be my dream job! 
Wiser Partners wanted to make you aware of a search they’re starting for a new Director, Brand Management for their long-standing client, King’s Hawaiian, the leader in the Hawaiian-food category and one of the fastest-growing manufacturers in Grocery. Founded more than 60 years ago in Hilo, Hawaii, by Robert Taira, King’s Hawaiian is a family-owned business that for three generations has been dedicated to providing irresistible, original recipe Hawaiian foods made with Aloha Spirit. A priority for the company is sharing the Hawaiian Way - a uniquely Hawaiian approach to hospitality, based on graciousness, generosity, and a commitment to making everyone feel a part of the King’s Hawaiian ‘ohana’ (extended family).
King’s Hawaiian makes the #1 branded dinner roll in the United States, along with other great Hawaiian foods, including hamburger buns, hot dog buns, sandwich bread, BBQ sauce and more. The company operates baking facilities in Torrance, CA, and Oakwood, GA. The new “Director, Brand Management” will report directly to the CMO, Mr. Erick Dickens, and the position is located at company headquarters in Torrance, CA.
The candidates we’re seeking have the following experience profile:
- Blue Chip CPG - Traditional Brand Management background and foundational training
- Food & Beverage - Ideally, experience in the Food and/or Beverage categories
- Innovation/NPD - Strong, proven experience developing and launching new products
- Hi-Growth Businesses - Additional experience with a mid-sized, growth-stage business
- Team Building - Experience recruiting, mentoring and training high performing teams
To learn more about this position, visit this link:
If you are personally interested in this opportunity and feel you meet the profile, please reply with your resume, which is ‘for our eyes only.’ We’ll review it and respond back to you as to potential fit. Alternatively, if you know someone who might be interested (and qualified), please feel free to forward this email. We politely ask that you not post this on any job boards, or with any networking groups. Thank you, Bill, for taking a look at this opportunity, and please let me know if you have any questions.
Mr. David G. Wiser
Principal Partner
Wiser Partners, LLC
+1.513.533.4000 (W)
+1.513.919.4000 (M)
Bill Imada
Chairman and Chief Connectivity Officer
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Los Angeles, CA 90048 USA
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