Senior Manager, Retail Marketing – APAC

Hourglass Cosmetics

Sr. Manager, Retail Marketing at Hourglass Cosmetics overseeing APAC + Travel Retail market.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeWest Hollywood • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Trade Marketing within the beauty and luxury sectors, with a strong focus on managing product launches, retailer partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to analyze market data, track performance, and communicate effectively across teams to drive successful marketing initiatives.

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Trade Marketing ExperienceCross-Functional Team LeadershipRetailer Relationship ManagementAnalytical SkillsBachelor's Degree in Marketing

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Hard Skills

Product Launch ManagementMarket AnalysisPlanogram DevelopmentDigital Asset ManagementRetailer Meeting PreparationPromotional Calendar MaintenanceItem Setup and CreationCreative BriefingReporting and TrackingRetailer Activation Alignment

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam PlayerHighly OrganizedAdaptabilityProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

BeautyLuxuryCosmeticsSkincareAPAC RegionTravel RetailRetail PartnershipsSeasonal Product LaunchesCreative SolutionsFast-Paced Startups

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support VP, Trade Marketing as key partner to Hourglass APAC + Travel Retail regional team that oversees key accounts Sephora ANZ + SEA, specialty and global Travel Retail partners
Partner with regional team to build support plans for seasonal new product launches and core collections
Work closely with VP, Trade Marketing and Visual Merchandising team on seasonal update planograms, secondary placement fixtures, retailer events
Brief and track creative requests for retailer secondary in-store exposures, windows, etc.
Manage APAC + TR retailer digital asset requests (CRM, site, social placements) from briefing Creative team to ensuring timely asset pack delivery to region
Collaborate with regional Trade Marketing teams to review and align activations and resources, ensuring clear, consistent messaging and maximizing opportunities across global markets
Lead retailer product page management from seasonal new launch updates to ongoing maintenance and optimization
Work closely with Sr Director, Marketing APAC + TR and VP, Trade Marketing on retailer meeting preparation and deck creation for APAC + TR, including bi-annual Market meetings
Update and maintain global Master Assortment file and Retailer Launch Calendar for APAC + TR region
Maintain APAC + TR Retailer Promotional Calendar for leadership visibility of activity by region
Manage all retailer and regional comp requests for marketing campaigns, photo shoots, social exposures, etc.
Manage item setup/creation for new product launches using retailer processes/portals
Cross functional support and management of TR exclusive products – partner in item ideation, own brief submission and ensure timely execution
Position requires organization, attention to detail, adaptability, and high degree of collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Experience in working with teams in APAC region highly regarded
Ability to manage complex and multiple priorities a must.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7 years of experience within trade marketing in beauty, luxury preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field
Passion for product, specifically cosmetics and skincare
Must be an excellent communicator, natural networker, team player and highly-organized
Proven success leading cross-functional team, and processes
Analytical, with experience tracking and reporting
Adaptable, resourceful, and forward thinking
Experience working at innovative, fast-paced startups or indie brands is a plus
A strong background in trade marketing within cosmetics or skincare
Thrive on solving problems and implementing creative solutions
Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills
Creative, positive and high-energy individual with an ability to execute
Must be able to work from Corporate Office at least 60% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
disability insurance
retirement savings plans and company match
paid family leave
education-related programs
paid holidays
discretionary vacation time