Commercial Lead

Title: Commercial Lead OGX

Location: North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Job Description:

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Commercial Lead OGX

 

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

 

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

 

Role reports to:

Head of OGX US & Innovation

 

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

 

Work Location:

Hybrid

 

What you will do

The Commercial Lead, OGX is responsible for leading the growth, strategy, and commercial performance of one of Kenvue's most important hair care brands. This role serves as the intersection of brand strategy, innovation, commercial execution, and business leadership, translating consumer and category insights into winning growth plans across retail, eCommerce, and omnichannel environments.

 

The role owns brand performance and P&L delivery, leads cross-functional teams, and drives end-to-end commercialization—from long-range strategy and innovation planning to customer activation, media, retail execution, and business performance management. The ideal candidate combines strong strategic thinking with executional excellence and a passion for building brands, developing talent, and delivering results.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the brand’s annual and long-range growth strategy, including portfolio roadmap and local innovation pipeline, brand positioning, and commercial priorities.

• Lead OGX business performance, including revenue, share, profitability, forecast accuracy, investment planning, and overall P&L management.

• Own the commercialization agenda across all channels, partnering with Sales, Customer Strategy, and Trade Marketing to deliver strong retail execution and category trend leadership.

• Drive integrated activation plans spanning national media, retail media, shopper marketing, digital commerce, social, influencer, experiential, and in-store programs.

• Lead local innovation development and go-to-market execution for new products, customer-specific opportunities, partnerships, and commercialization initiatives.

• Partner with Insights, Analytics, and Finance teams to identify growth opportunities, diagnose business challenges, and optimize investment effectiveness and ROI.

• Establish OGX as a category leader in repair through strong consumer understanding, competitive intelligence, trend identification, and thought leadership.

• Lead cross-functional teams across Brand, Innovation, Sales, Demand and Supply, Finance, Media, R&D, Project Management, Legal & Regulatory and Agency partners, etc. to ensure flawless execution against business objectives.

• Lead demand planning and supply alignment, partnering with Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales to deliver accurate forecasts, manage risks and opportunities, optimize inventory health, and ensure successful execution of innovation and promotional plans.

• Lead annual budget planning and investment management, including marketing, trade, innovation, and operating budgets, ensuring resources are prioritized against growth opportunities and delivering optimal business returns. Manage day-to-day brand marketing budget.

• Represent the brand with senior leadership, customers, agency partners, and key external stakeholders while influencing decisions that accelerate growth and strengthen brand equity.

• Build organizational capability through coaching, talent development, prioritization, and fostering a high-performance culture.

 

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Brand Marketingand Commercial Leadershipwithin CPG, Beauty, Personal Care, or Consumer Goods.

• Proven success managing brand or business P&L and delivering sustainable growth.

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including coaching, talent development, performance management, and fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.

• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders without direct authority.

• Strong creativity and storytelling capabilities with a track record of developing breakthrough consumer, shopper, and commercial initiatives that drive brand growth and engagement.

• Proven ability to translate consumer insights, category trends, and business challenges into innovative growth strategies and activation plans.

• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to turn data into actionable business recommendations.

• Experience developing brand strategies, innovation pipelines, and end-to-end commercialization plans.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Beauty, hair care, personal care, or wellness category experience.

• Experience working with major U.S. retailers including Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, Amazon, and grocery channels.

• Experience across both brand building and commercial/customer-facing activation.

• Strong understanding of omnichannel commerce, retail media, and digital marketing.

• Experience leading teams and developing talent.

 

Success Measures 

• Revenue, share, and profit growth.

• Innovation pipeline delivery and launch success.

• Retail execution and distribution expansion.

• Brand equity and consumer acquisition metrics.

• Marketing and media ROI.

• Forecast accuracy and budget management.

• Team engagement, development, and organizational effectiveness.

 

What’s in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

$153,850.00 - $217,200.00

 

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Benefit Package*

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Kenvuer Impact Networks

• This list could vary based on location/region

 

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

 

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.