Employment Opportunities at PZ Cussons

Job Purpose

Develop and execute marketing strategies that position products effectively in the market, drive consumer demand and deliver profitable growth by translating consumer insights into compelling to go market plans and activations.

Function/Business Unit Overview

• Product Marketing Manager reports to Senior Product Marketing Manager   
• Product team of 7 people

Job context & scope

Key Metrics

• Innovation, NNS, market share growth and profit growth – over 1-3 years

Key Accountabilities

• Support execution of pipeline projects to deliver high quality product launches on time
• Develop product positioning, messaging, and value propositions based on consumer insights and market trends to build differentiated, compelling product narrative that drive consumer preference and loyalty
• Lead the planning and execution of go to market strategies for product launches and renovations, ensuring timely and impactful execution to maximize market share and revenue growth 
• Collaborate cross functionally to algin product plans and marketing initiatives, supporting seamless execution and business continuity
• Monitor product performance through sales data, market share and consumer metrics providing insights and recommendations to adjust plans for optimal results and sustained brand health 
• Support innovation gap analysis through conducting research and contributing to the pipeline with evidence-based proposals
• Champion adherence to brand guidelines and product claims compliance, protecting brand integrity and ensuring consistent, trustworthy consumer experiences
• Support hygiene factor projects, monitoring formula and pack upgrades and ensuring product execution meets consumer expectation
• Influence stakeholders with compelling, data backed proposals to secure buy in and resources for key product initiatives, accelerating business results 

Capabilities, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business (or a related field) or equivalent experience
• Experience in innovation/product management marketing roles
• Proven track record of successful product launches and market activations, with ability to translate innovative ideas into successful marketing initiatives that drive growth and brand strength.
• Passion and enthusiasm for our brands, and general knowledge of global industry and trends.
• Experience of category and our supply network preferential (but not essential).
• Commercial understanding of product development and margin management.
• Knowledge of the competitive set and retail environment
• Excellent communication and story telling skills for influencing both internal and external stakeholders
• Budget management skills and P&L understanding to optimise campaign spend
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify opportunities and measure success

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Job Purpose:

The Graphic Designer sits in our Content team within the Marketing function and plays a key creative role in bringing brands to life through visually compelling design. This role will support the development of content across digital and print channels, ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation in every visual asset. The ideal candidate will have a strong design portfolio, a passion for consumer brands, a keen eye for detail and experience working in fast-paced environments like FMCG. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

Creative Design & Execution

• Design engaging visual assets for digital platforms (social media, website, digital shelf, email, e-commerce) and offline materials (packaging, POS, print)
• Translate brand guidelines into consistent, high-quality visuals across all touchpoints
• Support campaign development with creative concepts and design execution
• Edit and produce short-form videos and motion content for social and digital use, ensuring high-quality storytelling and alignment with brand identity

​​​​​​​Collaboration & Workflow

• Work closely with content managers, copywriters, and marketing teams to deliver cohesive content
• Collaborate with external agencies, photographers, and printers as needed
• Act as studio manager, managing multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met with internal and external resource

Brand Stewardship

• Maintain and evolve the visual identity of the brand across all formats
• Ensure all designs align with brand tone, values, and strategic objectives

​Innovation & Trends

• Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and technologies
• Propose new creative formats and visual approaches to enhance consumer engagement

​​​​​​​Key Skills:

• Strong visual storytelling and conceptual thinking
• Excellent attention to detail and layout skills
• Ability to manage time and prioritise effectively
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
• Passion for branding, design, and consumer engagement

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in graphic design, preferably in FMCG, retail, or consumer brands.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Experience with motion graphics, video editing, or 3D design is a plus.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work across digital and print.