15 Unilever jobs in Singapore

Unilever Nigeria Plc has appointed Tobi Adeniyi as the Managing Director designate, effective January 1, 2025. Mr. Adeniyi will undergo a handover and phased transition process alongside the current Managing Director, Tim Kleinebenne, until the end of 2024.

Adeniyi began his career as a Unilever Future Leader in 2009 and has amassed a wealth of experience across multiple facets of the Supply Chain (strategic & operational) and Commercial operations. His expertise spans Logistics, Planning, Strategic Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sales, with assignments that have taken him across diverse markets including, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

Most recently, he has been instrumental in driving Unilever Nigeria’s sales transformation agenda, delivering impactful results through strategic initiatives nationwide. He serves as current Vice Chairman of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG) and is a member of the Institute of Directors (IOD).

Bolaji Balogun, Chairman of Unilever Nigeria Plc, said “On behalf of the Board of Directors and everyone at Unilever Nigeria, I am delighted to congratulate Tobi Adeniyi on his appointment as Managing Director Designate. Adeniyi’s extensive experience and exceptional leadership skills make him an outstanding choice at this time, to lead us into a bright and even more successful future.”

He stated that the Board is confident that under Tobi’s leadership, Unilever Nigeria Plc will continue to flourish and achieve greater heights. He also expressed his appreciation to Tim Kleinebenne, the outgoing Managing Director, for his leadership and service to Unilever Nigeria’s growth and success.

Announcing the appointment, Ben Langat, Executive Vice President, Unilever East and West Africa, said, “I am pleased that we are implementing this transition which is in line with our robust succession planning initiative at Unilever. Tobi has a deep connection and understanding of the Nigerian market terrain, and coupled with his extensive background, his experience will be valuable towards the journey ahead for the business.”

Langat also thanked Tim Kleinebenne, currently Managing Director for Unilever Nigeria, who will retire from Unilever. Tim joined Unilever in Germany 33 years ago and served as Managing Director for diverse Unilever businesses around the globe, including Unilever Caribbean, Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria.

“Please join me in congratulating Tim on a wonderful career with Unilever and in thanking him for all that he has done for our people and the company. The published results are a clear testament of the successful transformation he initiated. We wish him great success for the future as he shapes his next adventure beyond work.” Langat said.

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JOB TITLE: Global Asst. Brand Manager – Hair Care, Unilever International

JOB LOCATION: Singapore

ARE YOU …

A Creative maverick with a flair for storytelling?

Do you thrive in an environment where innovation is encouraged, and bold ideas are celebrated?

Do you have founder’s mindset to make an impact?

WE ARE UI AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN…

Dream Big: Think beyond conventional marketing tactics. Create innovation and campaigns that inspire, provoke thought, and resonate with our audience. Be a founder!

Storytelling: Craft compelling narratives that captivate our consumers and connect with them on a personal level.

Visual Mastery: Collaborate with our agencies to bring your ideas to life visually, ensuring a consistent brand message across all our communication channels.

Take decisive decisions: Stay ahead of marketing trends, conduct market research, and analyze data to make data-driven decisions fast.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across geographies to deliver business goals that stand out of the crowd.

Innovation: Not afraid to push boundaries and explore new technologies and marketing channels

If we’ve got your attention and you're nodding your head, then we want you on our team!

UNILEVER INTERNATIONAL IS.

An alternative but complimentary route to market, servicing white space opportunities not served by local operating countries. This is amongst Unilever’s fastest growing global business unit with 8 hubs (Singapore, US, UK, Korea, India, Dubai, France, and the Netherlands) with a diverse range of products, with expertise in utilizing distributors to reach consumers in over 75 countries.

We treat the business as our own (like any founder would) with a purpose of – Serving the Underserved.

We introduce Unilever’s brands into geographies like Africa, Pacific Islands, Mongolia where there is no Unilever operating company and spearhead launches of iconic household brands like Dove, Vaseline, Ponds, Clear, TRESemme into big markets like U.S, Europe, Korea and SEA where there are complimentary portfolio opportunities.

We craft new formats that such a lip care, foot care and infused beverages that cater to trending consumer needs.

We set-up new channels such as Hospitality and Airlines, D2C, NGOs to reach new consumer segments.

In summary we consider ourselves the start-up arm of Unilever.

THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE…

The Global Asst. Brand Manager based in Singapore will play a key and strategic role achieving our ambition of doubling our business by scaling our Hair Care business (Dove, Tresemme, Clear, Lux and Lifebuoy Shampoo, Shea Moisture etc.) by spearheading disruptive claim driven innovation, crafting purposeful communication, and driving impactful business results while keeping the teams true to the strategy of the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

UI is also now one of the top business units for Global Beauty and Wellbeing hence the growth of this category is of strategic importance for UI and UL. The role is responsible for the following beauty brands – Dove, Tresemme, Clear, Lux Shampoo

• Craft purposeful social first communication for our ‘brands across global markets - Deep consumer empathy and inquisitiveness
• Develop impactful innovations that led by claims supported by science - Ability to challenge the status quo and ask the question why not?
• Create desirability by owning every part of the mix - Typical year may involve landing between +20 innovations in market across countries.
• Drive business results by implementing a Beauty driven financial growth model - Willingness to engage in robust discussions on strategy and air your own point of view.
• Be the face of UI’s Hair Care business with the BG/BU/UI with C level, Brand Leads, and Internal UI teams - Confidently work with senior stakeholders without losing one’s point of view.
• Collaborate and win with the wider UI Beauty & Wellbeing team
• Have a deep desire to do something exceptional in life.

The roles of duties are not exhaustive and may change according to business requirements.

WORKING CLOSELY WITH:

• Head of UI Beauty & Wellbeing and dCommerce
• Global Category Manager - Hair Care (LM)
• Beauty & Wellbeing BG teams across brands and categories
• UI teams across markets – Sales and Marketing
• UI Research & Development Teams
• UI Procurement Teams
• UI SC
• UI Finance

If you have got this far, you should definitely apply!

You’re becoming an established client lead and have their confidence to guide them to integrated solutions that meets their business needs. You are experienced at orchestrating multiple capabilities and problem-solving to pull the solutions off flawlessly.

With 7+yrs related industry (consulting, digital, agency) experience, you have a solid foundation of managing clients and developing senior level client relationships. You’re driven by our mission to make our clients’ brands matter, and fundamentally believe that creativity has the power to change fortunes. You are becoming a trusted advisor to clients, which means you have a track record of delivering consistently to a high standard while striking the right balance between protecting client and agency interests. Clients discuss business issues with you looking for your advice. You’re adept at leading the quartet and leveraging your relationships with internal and external stakeholders to overcome any obstacles for your project.

Your focus as an Account Management Professional:

• Independently lead the SEA regional business for a Unilever's beauty brand
• Make our clients’ brands matter by bringing together the best mix of Ogilvy capabilities to solve business problems.
• Facilitate and lead best-in-class modern marketing work that delivers business success for clients and builds agency reputation.
• Become a trusted advisor to the clients to build client satisfaction and intimacy which opens up new growth opportunities for the agency.
• Independently lead integrated accounts of up to $1M.
• Be able to successfully lead medium-sized new business proposals or pitches (up to $M), and work with Team Leads on larger pitches (> 1M)
• Responsible for margin growth/protection along with the PMO -including joint ownership of locally agreed targets.

The skills you learn and apply:

• Understanding of what makes great work and what it takes to make it happen.
• Ability to stream briefs into the right workflow based on past experience and a strong understanding of integrated marketing communications principles.
• A solid understanding of all capabilities (e.g. strategy, social, CXT, PR&I, creative) to be able to facilitate the best work throughout the whole process.
• A good understanding of modern marketing capabilities (e.g. data analytics, CX, martech etc.) and have experience in integrating it into every applicable project.
• Relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project outcomes.
• Ability to think ahead from both technical expertise (of project management and production) and relationships to smooth problem-solving.
• Having the EQ to facilitate multiple specialists, personalities and opinions.
• Building the foundation of a trusted client advisor, you are able to listen to client needs without agenda and give them the best advice that strikes the right balance of protecting client and agency interests.
• Start dealing with senior clients and lay the foundations for senior client relationships.
• Work with the PMO to ensure smooth, timely delivery, as well as margin growth/protection on projects.
• Manage at least 1 direct report to impart client service skills and groom them in their growth and promotion. You indirectly manage several supporting team members from different capabilities for each project as you are client lead.
• Keep up to speed with industry trends and Ogilvy IP (the MBM OS, Big Ideal, Fusion & DAVE) by being curious and well-read.

The qualities that will make you successful

• Relentless curiosity
• Strong work ethic
• Articulate and persuasive
• >7 years’ relevant experience
• Reliable and mature
• Ability to build strong connections
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

You’re becoming an established client lead and have their confidence to guide them to integrated solutions that meets their business needs. You are experienced at orchestrating multiple capabilities and problem-solving to pull the solutions off flawlessly.

With 7+yrs related industry (consulting, digital, agency) experience, you have a solid foundation of managing clients and developing senior level client relationships. You’re driven by our mission to make our clients’ brands matter, and fundamentally believe that creativity has the power to change fortunes. You are becoming a trusted advisor to clients, which means you have a track record of delivering consistently to a high standard while striking the right balance between protecting client and agency interests. Clients discuss business issues with you looking for your advice. You’re adept at leading the quartet and leveraging your relationships with internal and external stakeholders to overcome any obstacles for your project.

Your focus as an Account Management Professional:

• Independently lead the SEA regional business for a Unilever's beauty brand
• Make our clients’ brands matter by bringing together the best mix of Ogilvy capabilities to solve business problems.
• Facilitate and lead best-in-class modern marketing work that delivers business success for clients and builds agency reputation.
• Become a trusted advisor to the clients to build client satisfaction and intimacy which opens up new growth opportunities for the agency.
• Independently lead integrated accounts of up to $1M.
• Be able to successfully lead medium-sized new business proposals or pitches (up to $M), and work with Team Leads on larger pitches (> 1M)
• Responsible for margin growth/protection along with the PMO -including joint ownership of locally agreed targets.

The skills you learn and apply:

• Understanding of what makes great work and what it takes to make it happen.
• Ability to stream briefs into the right workflow based on past experience and a strong understanding of integrated marketing communications principles.
• A solid understanding of all capabilities (e.g. strategy, social, CXT, PR&I, creative) to be able to facilitate the best work throughout the whole process.
• A good understanding of modern marketing capabilities (e.g. data analytics, CX, martech etc.) and have experience in integrating it into every applicable project.
• Relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project outcomes.
• Ability to think ahead from both technical expertise (of project management and production) and relationships to smooth problem-solving.
• Having the EQ to facilitate multiple specialists, personalities and opinions.
• Building the foundation of a trusted client advisor, you are able to listen to client needs without agenda and give them the best advice that strikes the right balance of protecting client and agency interests.
• Start dealing with senior clients and lay the foundations for senior client relationships.
• Work with the PMO to ensure smooth, timely delivery, as well as margin growth/protection on projects.
• Manage at least 1 direct report to impart client service skills and groom them in their growth and promotion. You indirectly manage several supporting team members from different capabilities for each project as you are client lead.
• Keep up to speed with industry trends and Ogilvy IP (the MBM OS, Big Ideal, Fusion & DAVE) by being curious and well-read.

The qualities that will make you successful

• Relentless curiosity
• Strong work ethic
• Articulate and persuasive
• >7 years’ relevant experience
• Reliable and mature
• Ability to build strong connections
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

You’re becoming an established client lead and have their confidence to guide them to integrated solutions that meets their business needs. You are experienced at orchestrating multiple capabilities and problem-solving to pull the solutions off flawlessly.

With 7+yrs related industry (consulting, digital, agency) experience, you have a solid foundation of managing clients and developing senior level client relationships. You’re driven by our mission to make our clients’ brands matter, and fundamentally believe that creativity has the power to change fortunes. You are becoming a trusted advisor to clients, which means you have a track record of delivering consistently to a high standard while striking the right balance between protecting client and agency interests. Clients discuss business issues with you looking for your advice. You’re adept at leading the quartet and leveraging your relationships with internal and external stakeholders to overcome any obstacles for your project.

Your focus as an Account Management Professional:

• Independently lead the SEA regional business for a Unilever's beauty brand
• Make our clients’ brands matter by bringing together the best mix of Ogilvy capabilities to solve business problems.
• Facilitate and lead best-in-class modern marketing work that delivers business success for clients and builds agency reputation.
• Become a trusted advisor to the clients to build client satisfaction and intimacy which opens up new growth opportunities for the agency.
• Independently lead integrated accounts of up to $1M.
• Be able to successfully lead medium-sized new business proposals or pitches (up to $M), and work with Team Leads on larger pitches (> 1M)
• Responsible for margin growth/protection along with the PMO -including joint ownership of locally agreed targets.

The skills you learn and apply:

• Understanding of what makes great work and what it takes to make it happen.
• Ability to stream briefs into the right workflow based on past experience and a strong understanding of integrated marketing communications principles.
• A solid understanding of all capabilities (e.g. strategy, social, CXT, PR&I, creative) to be able to facilitate the best work throughout the whole process.
• A good understanding of modern marketing capabilities (e.g. data analytics, CX, martech etc.) and have experience in integrating it into every applicable project.
• Relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project outcomes.
• Ability to think ahead from both technical expertise (of project management and production) and relationships to smooth problem-solving.
• Having the EQ to facilitate multiple specialists, personalities and opinions.
• Building the foundation of a trusted client advisor, you are able to listen to client needs without agenda and give them the best advice that strikes the right balance of protecting client and agency interests.
• Start dealing with senior clients and lay the foundations for senior client relationships.
• Work with the PMO to ensure smooth, timely delivery, as well as margin growth/protection on projects.
• Manage at least 1 direct report to impart client service skills and groom them in their growth and promotion. You indirectly manage several supporting team members from different capabilities for each project as you are client lead.
• Keep up to speed with industry trends and Ogilvy IP (the MBM OS, Big Ideal, Fusion & DAVE) by being curious and well-read.

The qualities that will make you successful

• Relentless curiosity
• Strong work ethic
• Articulate and persuasive
• >7 years’ relevant experience
• Reliable and mature
• Ability to build strong connections
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

You’re becoming an established client lead and have their confidence to guide them to integrated solutions that meets their business needs. You are experienced at orchestrating multiple capabilities and problem-solving to pull the solutions off flawlessly.

With 7+yrs related industry (consulting, digital, agency) experience, you have a solid foundation of managing clients and developing senior level client relationships. You’re driven by our mission to make our clients’ brands matter, and fundamentally believe that creativity has the power to change fortunes. You are becoming a trusted advisor to clients, which means you have a track record of delivering consistently to a high standard while striking the right balance between protecting client and agency interests. Clients discuss business issues with you looking for your advice. You’re adept at leading the quartet and leveraging your relationships with internal and external stakeholders to overcome any obstacles for your project.

Your focus as an Account Management Professional:

• Independently lead the SEA regional business for a Unilever's beauty brand
• Make our clients’ brands matter by bringing together the best mix of Ogilvy capabilities to solve business problems.
• Facilitate and lead best-in-class modern marketing work that delivers business success for clients and builds agency reputation.
• Become a trusted advisor to the clients to build client satisfaction and intimacy which opens up new growth opportunities for the agency.
• Independently lead integrated accounts of up to $1M.
• Be able to successfully lead medium-sized new business proposals or pitches (up to $M), and work with Team Leads on larger pitches (> 1M)
• Responsible for margin growth/protection along with the PMO -including joint ownership of locally agreed targets.

The skills you learn and apply:

• Understanding of what makes great work and what it takes to make it happen.
• Ability to stream briefs into the right workflow based on past experience and a strong understanding of integrated marketing communications principles.
• A solid understanding of all capabilities (e.g. strategy, social, CXT, PR&I, creative) to be able to facilitate the best work throughout the whole process.
• A good understanding of modern marketing capabilities (e.g. data analytics, CX, martech etc.) and have experience in integrating it into every applicable project.
• Relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project outcomes.
• Ability to think ahead from both technical expertise (of project management and production) and relationships to smooth problem-solving.
• Having the EQ to facilitate multiple specialists, personalities and opinions.
• Building the foundation of a trusted client advisor, you are able to listen to client needs without agenda and give them the best advice that strikes the right balance of protecting client and agency interests.
• Start dealing with senior clients and lay the foundations for senior client relationships.
• Work with the PMO to ensure smooth, timely delivery, as well as margin growth/protection on projects.
• Manage at least 1 direct report to impart client service skills and groom them in their growth and promotion. You indirectly manage several supporting team members from different capabilities for each project as you are client lead.
• Keep up to speed with industry trends and Ogilvy IP (the MBM OS, Big Ideal, Fusion & DAVE) by being curious and well-read.

The qualities that will make you successful

• Relentless curiosity
• Strong work ethic
• Articulate and persuasive
• >7 years’ relevant experience
• Reliable and mature
• Ability to build strong connections
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

Working location: Ubi

Mon to Fri 8.30am - 6pm

Salary: up to $3,600

Our client Singapore-based company specializing in home and kitchen appliances

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of new consumer appliance products, ensuring they meet customer needs, safety standards, and industry regulations.

• Assist in defining product strategies, positioning, and value propositions that resonate with target customers.

• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop product messaging and promotional strategies.

• Work with cross-functional teams (suppliers, supply chain, sales) to ensure timely product delivery and high-quality standards.

• Prepare product documentation, such as technical specifications, marketing materials, and sales tools.

• Analyze product performance, sales data, and customer feedback to optimize products and identify areas for improvement.

• Help manage the product lifecycle, including pricing, promotional strategies, and end-of-life decisions.

• Monitor competitor products and pricing to keep the company competitive in the market.

• Coordinate product launches, including preparing launch plans, content, and training materials for internal teams and retail partners.

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3 – 4 years of experience in product category management, marketing, or a related field (preferably within consumer goods or appliances).

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

• Strong understanding of the consumer appliances market and emerging trends.

EA License No: 19C9611

EA Personnel Reg No: R1433735 Teng Wei Mun (Celest)