Overview

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. About Unilever. With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and we believe that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our collaborative and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centers around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach and will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Job purpose As Associate Performance Lead, you will drive full-funnel performance across Amazon for Nexxus and Tresemme, optimizing media, content, and portfolio strategy to deliver measurable growth. You operate within the Media & Retailer Marketing team, enabling Unilever’s transformation toward performance-led, consumer-centric retail marketing.

What will your main responsibilities be

Drive Full-Funnel Performance: lead the performance agenda for Nexxus and Tresemme on Amazon, managing media, content, and portfolio levers to deliver against KPIs like ROAS, margin, and share growth. Use Excel and other tools to analyze data, identify trends, and inform strategy, optimizing execution across the consumer journey.

Lead Retail Media Activation: own planning, activation and optimization of Amazon Ads across search, display, and audience targeting. Ensure media investments are efficient, effective, and aligned to business goals—balancing spend with return.

Enable Portfolio Growth: collaborate with brand, finance and sales teams to bring innovation to life, expand core assortment and optimize for profitability and consumer relevance.

Optimize the Digital Shelf: enhance brand presence and conversion through content excellence, site merchandising, and promotional strategy—leveraging tools and analytics to continuously improve performance.

Operate as a Business Owner: manage budgets, analyze POS and media data, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver results. Apply operational rigor and strategic thinking to make data-backed decisions.

Champion Competitiveness: monitor market dynamics and competitor activity to ensure Unilever’s Hair Care brands are set up to win. Lead deep dives and translate insights into action plans that drive growth.

Collaborate & Influence: work across brand, category, media, and customer teams to align strategies and unlock synergies. Be a subject matter expert who asks the right questions and pulls the right levers.

Experience & Qualifications What you will need to succeed

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

3+ years in Brand Marketing, Digital, or eCommerce.

Proven expertise in Amazon Ads and retail media platforms.

Experience with tools like Circana and Numerator.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and comfort working with datasets.

Demonstrated success in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

Skills

A bias for action and accountability, with a passion for driving category growth.

Strong analytical acumen and strategic thinking.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

A competitive mindset and deep curiosity about consumer behavior and market dynamics.

Leadership

You are energized by delivering fantastic results and lead by example in resilience and collaboration.

You focus on consumer needs, maintain high standards, and use evidence to identify issues and opportunities.

Standards of Leadership (SOL) behaviors include: Passion for High Performance, Personal Mastery, Consumer Love, Purpose & Service, and Agility.

Benefits & equality What We Can Offer You: Unilever benefits may include health insurance, retirement savings, life and disability benefits, parental leave, paid vacation and holidays, and access to voluntary benefits. Unilever is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all walks of life. Employment is subject to pre-screening checks where applicable. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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