Kendo Marketing Manager

Kendo Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, is a San Francisco-based innovator in beauty brand development and wholesale. Renowned for its creativity and next-generation beauty products, Kendo collaborates with global Sephora channels and selective retailers. As part of the world's largest luxury group, Kendo embodies a dynamic engine of speed, expertise, and market-savvy, consistently redefining the beauty industry with its portfolio of brands including Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Hair, Fenty Fragrance, and Ole Henriksen.

1. Plan and implement comprehensive 360° marketing campaigns for new and core products across key retailers.
2. Define campaign KPIs, manage budgets, and oversee execution across paid social, OOH, in-store events, and retailer activations.
3. Develop and deliver campaign launch decks and retailer strategy presentations.
4. Localize and implement global brand strategies across UK retailers, maintaining consistency with global positioning.
5. Manage NPD pricing and support annual price evaluations.
6. Develop annual budgets and campaign spend plans, tracking performance and identifying risks or opportunities.
7. Collaborate with retailers like Boots and Sephora to optimize performance and integrate marketing plans.
8. Maintain the brand marketing budget, conducting forecasting analysis for NPD launches, sampling, and gifting.
9. Partner with PR, Education, and Sales teams to ensure alignment on forecasts, social plans, and in-store execution.

1. 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the beauty industry.
2. Proven experience in launching and managing marketing plans in a retail business.
3. Experience managing a direct report is preferred.

1. Strong organizational and time management skills.
2. Ability to cultivate strong partnerships across cross-functional teams.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with a preference for beauty industry exposure.

Kendo offers a dynamic and innovative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development within the LVMH group.

Kendo fosters a culture of creativity and innovation, driven by a commitment to redefining the beauty industry through exceptional products and storytelling. The team is characterized by its speed, expertise, and market-savvy, with a focus on collaboration and cross-functional partnerships.