Marketing & Innovation Manager – Beauty & Wellbeing Personal Care

About the role

Unilever is seeking a creative, resilient and commercially‑minded Marketing & Innovation Manager for its Beauty, Wellbeing and Personal Care (BWPC) portfolio in Ethiopia. You will own the end‑to‑end innovation agenda, turning consumer insights into profitable product launches that drive growth across the market.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of the innovation strategy and pipeline aligned with business growth ambitions.
• Identify consumer trends, market opportunities and unmet needs to shape future growth.
• Build innovation plans that support both premium portfolio expansion and value‑led solutions.
• Translate consumer insights into commercially viable innovation ideas and business cases.
• Drive innovation projects from concept through launch and post‑launch performance.
• Lead cross‑functional teams across Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance and Customer Development.
• Ensure project timelines, budgets and quality standards are met.

Required profile

• Proven experience in marketing and product innovation within FMCG or related sectors.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data and trends into actionable concepts.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple functions.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and deliver results with speed and excellence.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for a global brand leader with a purpose‑driven culture.
• Collaborative, inclusive and flexible working environment.
• Career development and growth opportunities within Unilever’s worldwide network.