What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Business Performance Manager position at Unilever?
Background and Purpose of Job
We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented Associate Business Performance Manager to lead market performance across our Core 5 Beauty & Wellbeing brands in the US. This role serves as the central hub for assessing market dynamics and delivering actionable insights to our Marketing and CS&P teams - driving competitive growth and unlocking new opportunities. The ideal candidate combines analytical rigor with strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
You’ll be part of the newly formed Business Performance Team (BPT), reporting to the Business Performance Manager. The BPT also oversees Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Net Revenue Management (NRM), with a shared mission to fuel sustainable growth.
Who You Are And What You’ll Do
You’re a dot connector: You will work with your cross functional partners to prepare inputs for key activities; understand business drivers and work together to build the narrative for the BU Leadership Team
You’re a changemaker: You influence team members to develop creative solutions when things go off-course, resulting in a different way to deliver the objective.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement be
At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
Unilever Is An Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons With Disabilities.
For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.
We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented Associate Business Performance Manager to lead market performance across our Core 5 Beauty & Wellbeing brands in the US. This role serves as the central hub for assessing market dynamics and delivering actionable insights to our Marketing and CS&P teams - driving competitive growth and unlocking new opportunities. The ideal candidate combines analytical rigor with strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
You’ll be part of the newly formed Business Performance Team (BPT), reporting to the Business Performance Manager. The BPT also oversees Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Net Revenue Management (NRM), with a shared mission to fuel sustainable growth.
Who You Are And What You’ll Do
- Performance Review Meeting: Facilitate monthly performance review meetings with Beauty & Wellbeing leadership. Share internal and external business drivers, year-to-go (YTG) plans, and spotlight key opportunities and risks.
- Share Reporting & Analysis: Lead monthly share reporting and support performance analysis for our five core brands. Deliver executive summaries and strategic recommendations to brand teams.
- Strategic Deep Dives: Monitor market trends and competitive activity to ensure our Hair Care and Skin Care brands are positioned to win. Support 6P analyses and competitive deep dives to inform brand strategy.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Brand, Finance, CMI, and MMC teams to align on business drivers and build a cohesive narrative for the BU Leadership Team.
You’re a dot connector: You will work with your cross functional partners to prepare inputs for key activities; understand business drivers and work together to build the narrative for the BU Leadership Team
You’re a changemaker: You influence team members to develop creative solutions when things go off-course, resulting in a different way to deliver the objective.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
- Bachelor’s degree, with 3 years of experience in CS&P, Marketing, Finance
- Strong Analytical Skillset with fluency in Circana, Numerator, and Excel
- Comfortable using data throughout aspects of the role, turning insights into strategic thinking and ideas
- Proven record of drive and initiative with outstanding interpersonal & communication skills
- High attention to detail and a bias for action
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building structure
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement be
At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
Unilever Is An Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons With Disabilities.
For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.
Salary : $88,600 - $133,000