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Unilever Brand Manager Hair Care Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026

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Role description

Apply Now Unilever Brand Manager Hair Care Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026 – Unilever is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Brand Manager Hair Care. This vacancy is open for applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience. Interested job seekers are encouraged to apply before the deadline.

Unilever PLC is a British multinational consumer packaged goods company headquartered in London, England. It was founded in 1930 following the merger of Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie with British soap maker Lever Brothers.

Unilever Brand Manager Hair Care Job Vacancy

  • Job Title: Brand Manager Hair Care (Sunsilk)
  • Organization: Unilever
  • Function: Marketing
  • Reports to: Marketing Manager, BWPC & Lifebuoy Brand Ethiopia
  • Terms & Conditions: Full-time, Local conditions apply
  • Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Posted Date: February 26, 2026
  • Application Deadline: March 05, 2026
  • Official Website: www.unilever.com

Main Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of market development plans for Sunsilk, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and equity.
  • Project Manage through local agency groups, fostering strong partnerships and seamless collaboration with global and local marketing teams.
  • Develop best-in-class brand experiences across all touch points, building brand equity and driving marketing objectives.
  • Pioneer digital and social-first marketing plans, working closely with internal teams and external agency partners to deliver seamless consumer experiences.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for all PR and reputation management issues related to Sunsilk, developing and executing strategies to protect and enhance brand image.
  • Understand the 6 Ps for Sunsilk, and competitors, driving specific actions and owning them with the wider team and creative agency.
  • Analyze market dynamics across Ethiopia and bring in winning consumer insights.

What You Need To Succeed

Experiences & Qualifications

  • Brand Management Leadership: Proven experience in brand management, marketing, or a related field, with a track record of developing and executing brand strategies, leading teams, and driving business growth.
  • Consumer Goods Expertise: Extensive experience in the consumer goods industry, ideally with a focus on beauty, personal care, or related sectors.
  • Integrated Marketing Planning: Ability to develop and execute integrated marketing plans across digital, social, experiential, and traditional media.
  • Financial Management: Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, tracking performance, and making data-driven decisions.
  • Agency Management: Experience managing and collaborating with external agencies (creative, media, digital).

Additional Desirable Experience

  • Social-First Marketing Expertise: Deep understanding of social-first marketing strategy, including content, influencer, community management, PR/earned, experiential, and paid media.
  • Data Analytics Skills: Proficiency in using data analytics tools to measure marketing performance and derive insights.
  • Crisis Communication & Issue Management: Ability to anticipate, manage, and mitigate reputational risks and communicate effectively during a crisis.

Skills

  • Strategic Brand Management
  • Strategic thinking and vision: Ability to develop and articulate a clear and compelling brand vision, translate business objectives into actionable strategies, and anticipate future market trends.
  • Brand planning and execution: Proven ability to develop and execute integrated brand plans across all relevant touch points.
  • Passion for beauty and personal care: Demonstrable enthusiasm for the category, keeping up with trends, innovations, and key players.
  • Marketing & Innovation
  • Deep understanding of marketing principles, strategies, and tactics across multiple channels.
  • Strong understanding of consumer behavior, community insights, market trends, and competitive dynamics.
  • Leadership & Collaboration
  • Team leadership and management: Ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with teams, agencies, and stakeholders.
  • Agency management: Experience managing and directing external agencies, ensuring alignment with brand objectives.
  • Financial & Analytical Acumen
  • Financial management: Budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Data analysis & insights (preferred): Proficiency in using analytics tools to track performance and derive actionable insights.