The Role
Lead consumer-centric marketing, innovation and portfolio strategies; translate global category roadmaps into local activation plans; manage product launches, pricing, A&P investment, and commercial performance; partner cross-functionally (R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance) to drive demand, ensure supply readiness, and optimize consumer experience across channels.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job TitleConsumer Marketing ManagerJob Description
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
About Philips
We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.
• Learn more about our business.
• Discover our rich and exciting history.
• Learn more about our purpose.
If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.
Job title:
Consumer Marketing Manager
Your role:
Responsible for driving sustainable business growth and strengthening brand equity through the development and execution of consumer-centric marketing, innovation and portfolio strategies. Leads the adaptation and deployment of global category roadmaps into market-relevant plans that address local consumer needs, market dynamics, competitive landscapes and channel opportunities.- Develop and execute integrated innovation, communication, and portfolio roadmaps encompassing new product launches, commercial innovations and lifecycle management of the existing portfolio, informed by consumer, shopper, market and competitive insights.
- Partner with global and regional cross-functional teams including R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Revenue Growth Management, Commercial Marketing and Marketing Communications to develop and deliver superior propositions that create meaningful consumer value and support category growth.
- Translate global category strategies into locally relevant consumer activation plans through content localization, channel optimization, media planning and consumer engagement initiatives aligned with local market opportunities and insights.
- Drive the continuous integration of consumer, shopper, competitor and market intelligence into business planning, innovation development and portfolio decisions to identify growth opportunities and strengthen market competitiveness.
- Ensure a consistent and differentiated Consumer Experience Journey across all consumer touchpoints, maintaining alignment with Philips brand positioning, visual identity and category strategy.
- Lead portfolio and pricing strategy development in partnership with commercial and finance teams, balancing consumer needs, market conditions, profitability and long-term category objectives.
- Own regional business planning processes, including commercial performance management, A&P investment optimization, demand generation initiatives and support for commercial innovation deployment.
- Monitor business performance through market, brand, and commercial analytics, leveraging insights to optimize marketing effectiveness, strengthen brand health, improve market share and accelerate business growth.
- Collaborate with sales and channel teams to develop effective go-to-market strategies including assortment planning, channel-specific portfolio recommendations, pricing guidance and promotional activation to maximize category performance.
- Support forecasting, demand planning and portfolio planning processes in partnership with Integrated Supply Chain teams to ensure business readiness, supply continuity and successful market execution.
- Lead the development and execution of shopper marketing initiatives and launch activation plans, ensuring best-in-class in-market execution and a seamless connection between consumer insights, brand strategy and commercial outcomes.
- Ensure timely delivery of strategic initiatives through effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration, balancing consumer impact, operational excellence and financial performance
- Typically 8-12 years of relevant experience in consumer marketing, category management, brand management or commercial marketing.
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
- Strategic thinking and category management
- Innovation and portfolio management, including NPI launches and lifecycle management
- Commercial and financial acumen, including pricing strategy, A&P management and business performance analytics
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership
- preferably from Consumer Goods, FMCG, Consumer Durables orConsumer Electronics
- Candidates with strong consumer-centric marketing experience from adjacent industries are also welcome to apply
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
About Philips
We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.
• Learn more about our business.
• Discover our rich and exciting history.
• Learn more about our purpose.
If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.
Skills Required
- 8-12 years of relevant experience in consumer marketing, category management, brand management or commercial marketing
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics or related discipline
- Strategic thinking and category management
- Innovation and portfolio management, including NPI launches and lifecycle management
- Commercial and financial acumen, including pricing strategy, A&P management and business performance analytics
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership
- Experience integrating consumer, shopper, market and competitive insights into planning and execution
- Preferably from Consumer Goods, FMCG, Consumer Durables or Consumer Electronics
- Candidates with strong consumer-centric marketing experience from adjacent industries are welcome
Philips Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Philips and has not been reviewed or approved by Philips.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, including a strong 401(k) match (often described at 7%) alongside pensions in some contexts.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible benefits are emphasized through choice in health insurance options and a broad “Total Rewards” approach that combines compensation, health and wellness, and work-life support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off breadth appears strong, with generous paid time off and policies covering parental leave, caregiving responsibilities, volunteering, and family medical leave.
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The Company
What We Do
Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. As a leading health technology company, it is our purpose to improve people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Our goal is to improve 2.5 billion lives per year by 2030. We also strive to be the best place to work for people who share our passion, by promoting personal development, inclusion and diversity while acting responsibly towards our planet and society.
