Global Brand Manager Surface Care

We are Vestacy Vestacy is a standalone company (carved out from Reckitt) with a clear purpose: to transform houses into homes. We’re home to some of the world’s most trusted brands (Air Wick, Calgon, Cillit Bang, and Mortein) helping millions of people care for the spaces they live in every day. Backed by Advent, a leading global private equity firm, we have the freedom to think big and move fast. With almost 3,000 colleagues across 20+ countries, we see every person as a Founder, empowered to make bold decisions and shape what’s next. We care for our company the way you care for your own home: with energy, passion, and pride. Here, you’ll find space to grow, opportunities to lead, and the support to thrive. Together, we’re building something extraordinary. About the Category Growth Organization department Category Growth Organization is the heartbeat of Vestacy. We’re the team behind the growth of some of the world’s most loved home care brands, driving impact through bold ideas and distinctive communications that connect with consumers at every stage. Our work goes beyond business results. We measure success by the growth we create and the positive impact we make on society. With media and digital embedded across the organization, our global teams shape brand strategy, guardianship, and innovation, while local teams bring those plans to life in partnership with Sales. Here, marketing is a community. With access to our Category Growth Organization Academy, you’ll find endless opportunities to learn, grow, and lead

About the role
The Global Brand Manager is responsible for driving the strategic development, innovation pipeline, communication excellence, and portfolio growth of the Surface Care category across markets. The role leads the creation of category and brand strategies, delivers consumer-centric innovation, and partners with regional and local teams to accelerate growth, market share, and profitability. Working closely with R&D, Consumer Insights, Design, Finance, Supply, Regulatory, and regional marketing teams, the Global Brand Manager translates consumer needs into superior products, compelling brand experiences, and breakthrough communication platforms. Your responsibilities Brand Strategy & Growth
• Develop and execute long-term global brand pipeline.
• Identify growth spaces through consumer, shopper, category, and competitive analysis.
• Monitor brand health and recommend interventions to drive penetration, frequency, and loyalty. Innovation & Renovation
• Lead the development of a robust innovation pipeline across the Surface Care portfolio.
• Build innovation packs aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.
• Identify unmet consumer needs and translate them into compelling product concepts.
• Sponsor and lead cross-functional innovation projects from ideation through launch.
• Ensure all innovations deliver meaningful consumer benefits and financial returns.
• Drive product renovations to improve efficacy, sustainability, usability, and consumer satisfaction. Portfolio & P&L Management
• Support category revenue, market share, profit, and margin objectives.
• Evaluate portfolio performance and recommend optimization actions.
• Build and manage business cases for innovations and brand investments.
• Partner with Finance on forecasting, investment prioritization, and performance tracking. Global Market Leadership
• Partner with regional and local marketing teams to maximize execution excellence.
• Develop launch toolkits, innovation packages, and commercialization guidance.
• Share best practices across markets and foster organizational learning. Leadership Expectations
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for business results.
• Inspire cross-functional teams behind a common vision.
• Challenge the status quo and champion innovation.
• Build strong collaborative relationships globally.
• Make decisions based on data, consumer understanding, and commercial impact. The profil we are looking for
• 2-3+ years of progressive marketing or brand management experience.
• A high-performing marketer passionate about understanding consumers and transforming insights into category-leading innovations and communications.
• Experience managing FMCG brands within household care, cleaning, consumer healthcare, personal care, or adjacent categories.
• The successful candidate combines strategic thinking with executional excellence, is comfortable operating in complex global organizations, and consistently delivers sustainable growth through superior brand experiences.
• Proven track record of delivering successful innovation launches.
• Experience leading global or regional brand projects. Recruitment process
• Apply via LinkedIn.
• If selected, you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team for an initial telephone conversation.
• A second interview will be scheduled via Microsoft Teams to meet with the team.

What we offer
We believe that quality work deserves commensurate rewards. That is why

we offer
a range of local and global benefits designed to help you grow and thrive—such as internal mobility opportunities, a referral program, access to our online learning platform, mental well-being support, and short-term bonuses. Equality We believe that the best teams are built like great houses: on solid foundations and with room to grow. That is why we recruit as much for potential as we do for experience. If our mission resonates with you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t tick every single box. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, ability, background, identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Together, we are creating an environment where everyone can thrive.