Sr. Manager, Trade Marketing – APAC + Travel Retail

Connected by creativity and driven by purpose, Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with breakthrough products and a commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and over 4,600 doors, including Sephora, Ulta, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, and Space NK. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017.

About the role

Support the VP of Trade Marketing as a key partner to the Hourglass APAC + Travel Retail regional team, overseeing key accounts such as Sephora ANZ + SEA, specialty, and global Travel Retail partners.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the regional team to build support plans for seasonal new product launches and core collections.
• Work closely with the VP of Trade Marketing and Visual Merchandising team on seasonal update planograms, secondary placement fixtures, and retailer events.
• Brief and track creative requests for retailer secondary in-store exposures, windows, etc.
• Manage APAC + Travel Retail retailer digital asset requests (CRM, site, social placements) from briefing the Creative team to ensuring timely asset pack delivery to the region.
• Collaborate with regional Trade Marketing teams to review and align activations and resources, ensuring clear, consistent messaging and maximizing opportunities across global markets.
• Lead retailer product page management from seasonal new launch updates to ongoing maintenance and optimization.
• Work closely with the Sr. Director of Marketing APAC + Travel Retail and VP of Trade Marketing on retailer meeting preparation and deck creation for APAC + Travel Retail, including bi-annual Market meetings.
• Update and maintain the global Master Assortment file and Retailer Launch Calendar for the APAC + Travel Retail region.
• Maintain the APAC + Travel Retail Retailer Promotional Calendar for leadership visibility of activity by region.
• Manage all retailer and regional comp requests for marketing campaigns, photo shoots, social exposures, etc.
• Manage item setup/creation for new product launches using retailer processes/portals.
• Provide cross-functional support and management of Travel Retail exclusive products—partner in item ideation, own brief submission, and ensure timely execution.

This position requires organization, attention to detail, adaptability, and a high degree of collaboration with cross-functional teams. Experience working with teams in the APAC region is highly regarded. Ability to manage complex and multiple priorities is a must.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience within trade marketing in beauty, luxury preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field.
• Passion for product, specifically cosmetics and skincare.
• Must be an excellent communicator, natural networker, team player, and highly organized.
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams and processes.
• Analytical, with experience tracking and reporting.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and forward-thinking.
• Experience working at innovative, fast-paced startups or indie brands is a plus.
• A strong background in trade marketing within cosmetics or skincare.
• Thrive on solving problems and implementing creative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Creative, positive, and high-energy individual with an ability to execute.

Must be able to work from the Corporate Office at least 60% of the time.

You’ll love this job if:

• You are extremely organized: You’re not overwhelmed by the thought of tackling multiple tasks at a time.
• You are detail-oriented: You appreciate the importance of having detailed and precise information.
• You are a strong communicator: You are a people person and collaborate well with others.
• You are agile: You adapt well to changing needs and priorities and are able to pivot easily to achieve goals and deadlines.
• You are passionate about beauty: You are eager to learn and absorb all things related to beauty, media, and events. No job is too small or too large.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000 per year. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget. This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.

Benefits

Hourglass Cosmetics offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plans and company match.
• Paid family leave.
• Education-related programs.
• Paid holidays.
• Discretionary vacation time.