Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Manager, Global Integrated Communications works closely with the Sr. Manager, Global Communications to communicate Drunk Elephant’s unique skin philosophy within the Creator, Consumer and Press communities. This position is an integral member of the Drunk Elephant Global Communications team and will provide strong support to the international markets and cross functional teams.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Brand Communications

• Support global brand 360 Integrated Communications strategy development
• Oversee founder calendar and requests, including in-market visits, personal appearances, interviews
• Liaise with external agencies to mitigate risk and ensure all creator partners meet brand codes and expectations
• Support regionally relevant partnerships in collaboration with Global Business Development, Global Marketing, and Social Digital teams

Activations, Experiences & Events

• Support execution of global/regional experiences
• Liaise with regional teams and global creative to execute local market events/experiences; ensure all brand guidelines are respected and adhered to
• Initiate competitive analysis surrounding events and activations to stay current and innovative 
• Forecast and manage product inventory for all key activations lead by global brand holder

Creator & Media Relations

• Manage special packaging in partnership with global creative and creative operations for organic seeding for A+ launches
• Partner with regional teams to create seeding calendar that includes consistent programming throughout the year
• Oversee seeding forecast to ensure community expansion YoY
• Develop dynamic and engaging paid creator briefs for A+ launches; distribute to regional teams

Budget

• Lead billback and cost approval process with regional teams and creative operations

Reporting

• Coordinate and oversee monthly reporting from regional teams
• Oversee monthly report issued to senior leadership with highlights and key learnings
• Initiate competitive analysis based on monthly Tribe and Wearisma reports for key markets 
• Create and oversee award tracker for global beauty award wins
• Help establish KPIs for new product launches and new market launches

Admin

• Maintain and update all databases/spreadsheets (contact list, interview requests, etc.)
• Administer market call agendas and coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly conference calls
• Forecast for all launches, events, and global programming with the demand planning team
• Coordinate all product orders and maintain international product closet
• You will perform other duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

• 3+ years of Global Communications experience – internal or agency
• Strong planning, project management, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of beauty and cosmetics industry
• Ability to develop and manage plans and budgets
• Strong technical skills including Excel and PowerPoint
• High level of creativity; excellent writing and presentation skills
• Team player, with advanced organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability or desire to understand the international marketplace including trends and cultural behaviors
• Interest or experience with international/global influencers
• Well-versed in the dynamic digital landscape
• Adept in creative problem-solving, extremely resourceful and proactive
• Proficient in utilizing industry-standard measurement and analytic tools including Launchmetrics, Tribe Dynamics, Creator IQ and/or Wearisma to track performance, evaluate influencer impact, and optimize campaign strategies.

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· Life and Disability Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Volunteer Days

· Paid Company Holidays

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401K with 6% Company Match

· Talent Development & Learning Programs

· Internal & International Mobility

· Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

· Employee Led Affinity Groups

· Tuition Reimbursement

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law