Background and Purpose of Job
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.
Who You Are and What You’ll Do:
Performance Review Meeting: Facilitate monthly performance review meetings with Beauty & Wellbeing leadership. Share internal and external business drivers, year-to-go (YTG) plans, and spotlight key opportunities and risks.
Share Reporting & Analysis: Lead monthly share reporting and support performance analysis for our five core brands. Deliver executive summaries and strategic recommendations to brand teams.
Strategic Deep Dives: 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.
Stakeholder Engagement: Translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Brand, Finance, CMI, and MMC teams to align on business drivers and build a cohesive narrative for the BU Leadership Team.
You’re a born leader: You will have the opportunity to lead meetings with cross-functional team members and drive decisions to achieve one common goal.
You’re a dot connector: You will work with your cross functional partners to prepare inputs for key activities; understand business drivers and work together to build the narrative for the BU Leadership Team
You’re a changemaker: You influence team members to develop creative solutions when things go off-course, resulting in a different way to deliver the objective.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s degree, with 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
Pay: The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus 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 (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of experience in CS&P, Marketing, or Finance
- Fluency in Circana, Numerator, and Excel
- Strong analytical skillset and ability to use data to form strategic recommendations
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- High attention to detail and bias for action
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building structure
Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unilever and has not been reviewed or approved by Unilever.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
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What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica. Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
