At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands that millions of people in Germany know and trust every day, including o.b.®, DOLORMIN®, IMODIUM®, NICORETTE®, NEUTROGENA®, LISTERINE® and PENATEN®. Science is our passion; care is our talent.
What you will do
The Performance Marketing Lead Central Europe is responsible for accelerating sales growth through key eCommerce players, owned websites, paid search, and AI-enabled search result optimization across SEO, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). The role develops and executes data-driven strategies that increase qualified traffic, improve digital visibility and conversion, and maximize commercial performance in close collaboration with Sales, eCommerce, and brand marketing teams.
- Own the Central Europe performance marketing strategy and roadmap, with clear accountability for accelerating profitable sales growth through key eCommerce players, owned websites, paid search, and organic and AI-powered search visibility
- Lead performance plans with priority eCommerce partners, translating joint business opportunities into scalable activation, traffic, conversion, and revenue growth initiatives
- Drive the growth and commercial effectiveness of owned websites by improving discoverability, user experience, conversion, content performance, and the connection to eCommerce and customer journeys
- Own paid search strategy and execution, including campaign architecture, keyword and product-feed optimization, bidding, budgets, creative testing, and continuous improvement against sales, conversion, and profitability targets
- Liaise closely with global functions to implement the company’s integrated SEO, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) strategy across Central Europe, while actively shaping its evolution by providing market insights, identifying local opportunities, and designing and executing pilots that generate learnings and scalable best practices
- Lead, coach, and develop the performance marketing team and manage agency and technology partners, while collaborating closely with Sales, eCommerce, brand, content, analytics, and global teams to prioritize opportunities, allocate budgets, scale best practices, and deliver high-quality execution.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Longterm experience in digital and performance marketing with a strong track record of managing successful online campaigns
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies
- Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms including SEO, SEM, affiliate marketing, and social media analytics
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at eye level across functions, markets, global teams, agencies, and seniority levels
- Demonstrated agility to switch quickly between strategic direction and operational detail, managing multiple priorities while remaining hands-on in execution and delivering against deadlines
- Exceptional analytical mindset with proficiency in advanced marketing analytics platforms and data visualization tools
- Demonstrated expertise in managing multi-channel digital campaigns, including PPC, SEO, programmatic advertising, and social media
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Enterprise-minded and creative growth thinker who looks beyond functional boundaries, connects commercial, consumer, technology, and market perspectives, and develops bold new strategies, pilots, and scalable growth ideas using emerging technologies and trends
What's in for you
- 30 days of paid vacation and 30 “Work from Anywhere” days per year
- Flexible/hybrid working model with 2-3 office/remote days per week
- A strong team spirit with flat hierarchies
- A unique development plan, regular trainings and training days to take your skills to the next level
- Cross-functional and international career development opportunities
- Modern office with canteen, free beverages & fruit, access to our gym and fitness classes
- Employee discount and corporate benefits
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Long-term experience in digital and performance marketing with a strong record of managing successful online campaigns.
- Experience leading teams and cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies.
- Proficiency in SEO, SEM, affiliate marketing, and social media analytics.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-influencing skills across functions, markets, agencies, and seniority levels.
- Ability to manage strategic direction and operational execution across multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in advanced marketing analytics platforms and data visualization tools.
- Expertise managing multi-channel campaigns, including PPC, SEO, programmatic advertising, and social media.
- Strong leadership skills for guiding cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Enterprise-minded, creative growth perspective using emerging technologies and trends.
Kenvue Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kenvue and has not been reviewed or approved by Kenvue.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered decent and competitive for the work performed. Base compensation combined with a solid benefits package supports a generally fair total rewards perception.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive healthcare, life insurance, and disability plans are emphasized. Access to mental health resources and assistance programs further strengthens perceived health protection.
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Parental & Family Support — A global parental leave policy and support for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy are highlighted. These offerings contribute to a family‑friendly and supportive package for diverse families.
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What We Do
Kenvue is the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue. Built on more than a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brands — including Aveeno®, BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages, Johnson’s®, Listerine®, Neutrogena®, Tylenol® and Zyrtec® — are recommended by health care professionals and can be trusted by consumers who use our products to improve their daily lives. Our team members share a digital-first mindset, with an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights and work every day to earn a place for our products in consumers’ hearts and homes. At Kenvue, we believe everyday care can not only make people well; it can make them whole. Beware of recruitment scams: https://www.kenvue.com/media/recruitment-scams-alert
