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Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Commercial Activation Manager

This position reports to Head Brand Activation Self Care Nordics and is based in Oslo.

Who we are

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 —including OTC brands such as NICORETTE®, LIVOSTIN®, PEPCID®, PEPCIDDUO®, IMODIUM® & MICROLAX® and consumer health brands like LISTERINE®, NATUSAN® and o.b. ® — are category leaders trusted by millions of consumers who use our products to improve their daily lives. Our employees share a digital-first mindset, an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights, and a commitment to continually earning a place for our products in consumers’ hearts and homes.

The Kenvue site in Helsingborg, Sweden is the home of the strong and growing brand NICORETTE®, a global market leader in smoking cessation. In 2021 our production facility was recognized as a Lighthouse by World Economic Forum, marking us as a beacon in The Fourth Industrial Revolution.

With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

What you will do

The Commercial Activation Manager is responsible for the performance of the country’s brand(s), ensuring that the product, pricing, placement, and promotions implemented are successful and gaining market share. You will develop and execute best-in-class local marketing activation plans in close collaboration with the local team and Cluster Marketing, leveraging consumer, shopper, and customer insights to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Additionally, you will work closely with the Head of Brand Activation and Cluster Marketing to localize and optimize regional/cluster integrated marketing campaigns for exceptional market execution. A key part of the role is the proactive use of data to generate key local insights and guide strategy.

• Lead the local brand planning process, turning insights into action , identifying new business opportunities, and managing stakeholders effectively. Set and track key performance indicators to align with revuene, profi and market share goals, making necessary adjustments.
• Contribute to and implement the 4P commercial strategy (assortment, pricing, promotion, placement), monitoring outcomes and initiating resolutions as needed.
• Develop and execute Local Activation Plans, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and effective implementation aligned with local business plan and NPI roll-outs.
• Collaborate with Key Account Managers to ensure successful execution of activation plans tailored to local trade conditions and agreements.
• Adopt and create in-store materials that adhere to Science of Brand Growth (SOBG) principles, ensuring alignment with regional marketing strategies.
• Conduct post-campaign evaluations, providing insights and best practices to optimize future marketing initiatives.
• Oversee New Product Development (NPD) launches, assessing market opportunities, setting pricing strategies, and monitoring performance against targets.
• Manage the local brand’s financial performance, including budget oversight, aligning sales and activation targets, and driving P&L outcomes through cross-functional partnerships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure executional excellence, acting as the marketing lead for local customer initiatives and representing the brand in relevant meetings.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

• University degree in Business Administration or respective studies
• At least 3 years in similar role in fast moving consumer goods/OTC/retail sector/related businesses, preferably in marketing or sales
• Fluency in Norwegian and English
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and high personal credibility to connect across functions within Nordics and Northern Europe

• E-commerce/Digital marketing experience
• Adaptability & Ownership
• Creative Thinking
• Decision-making and Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication and Presentation Skills
• Growth Mindset, Own Self-development
• Anticipate future trends and drive course corrective action

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Total Rewards Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Background checks in the recruitment process

As a final candidate in our recruitment process, you may be subject to a background check. This process is important for us to ensure the quality of our recruitment process.

As part of this, it is important that we encourage you to make sure that the information in your CV is correct before submitting your application to us.

To carry out these background checks, we use a background check company. Different checks may be carried depending on the position that you are applying for. This could be, for example:

• Reference checks
• CV-validation
• Financial checks
• Litigation checks, including criminal cases

The background check company is an independent data controller for any personal data that they will process during the check, and if you have any questions about the processing, you may turn to the background check company.

Due to our business activities and daily operations, we may also carry out drug tests as part of our recruitment process.

Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Norway-Oslo-Oslo

Job Function Product Management