Global Brand Communication Manager

Are you a natural leader with the ability to develop, motivate and inspire people? Do you also have a strategic mindset and the ability to convert plans into actions? In the position as Global Brand Communication Manager you will lead a team of three people and work with varied tasks in a dynamic and international environment, supporting to continue our fight to break stigmas in Compression

Do you want to break barriers to wellbeing, tear down stigmas and taboos every day? So do we

Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company. Every day, our products, solutions and services are used by a billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2023, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 147bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company's headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at .

Our business unit Health and Medical, are now looking for a Global Brand Communication Manager, to join in a Fixed Term Position. In this position you will lead, inspire, and develop the growing Global Compression Brand & Communication team of three people. The role will also see you responsible for driving penetration growth of the high visibility JOBST brand across all markets as well as developing the global brand and go to market strategy.

You cooperate closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders in Europe and US, such as product management, medical affairs, lead markets and external agencies.

The position is a fixed term full-time role and can be based in Mannheim, Hamburg, Dunstable, Philadelphia or Gothenburg (other locations near our offices in Europe can be discussed). This role reports to the Global Marketing Communication Director Medical located in Gothenburg.

You will join us in the fight against the forces that hold people down, break stigmas, taboos and bravely stand up against lipedema, lymphedema and venous conditions. See our latest campaign here:

• Lead, develop, and inspire the team.
• Refine the global brand & communication strategy to drive penetration growth in the local markets, ensuring distinctive positioning and consistent activation globally.
• Create impactful, full-funnel campaigns for B2B and B2C audiences, and track performance (global master communication toolboxes consisting of offline and online assets).
• Collaborate with Global Digital & Paid Media stakeholders to influence market activation, including testing and learning.
• Develop B2B assets to support sales force's blended selling approach.
• Manage external agencies and guide the team on writing compelling briefs.
• Foster collaboration across departments by aligning with product management, medical affairs, and lead markets.

Who You Are

You are an inspiring leader with the ability to develop and motivate people to meet both their career goals and the organization ́s goals. You have a long-term strategic perspective as well as the ability to operationally drive profitable growth, where you always strive for creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful. You are also:

• Curious to learn and be part of our journey in Compression.
• University Degree or equivalent Education within Marketing
• Proven experience within Brand Management
• Experience in briefing and leading agencies
• Previous Leadership/managerial experience with at least one direct report.
• Behavioral marketing expertise is a plus, but not essential.
• Enthusiastic about building brands in health care and B2B
• Eager to explore markets and interact, with approx. 40% travel time.
• Strong stakeholder Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, navigate organizational dynamics, and foster a positive work environment.
• Proficient in English

Our interview process involves four main stages / all via TEAMS:

• Recruiter Call (30 min)
• Manager interview (60 min)
• Peer interview (60 min)
• Final interview (30 min)

As summer vacation is upon us, some delay is to be expected. The interviewing process will therefore start earliest from week 32/33. We may conduct background checks/reference checks in the final stages of the recruitment process to verify your qualifications and fit for the role.

What We Can Offer You

We offer the opportunity to work for a leading global organisation with the potential to advance your career within the fast-moving medical environment. At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We embrace the individual and recognise the remarkable power that can be harnessed when different ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspective come together. If you apply for a job at Essity, you can be sure that the only criteria we consider for selection is professional experience, qualifications, key job-related attributes and working values.

Essity kindly but firmly declines direct contact with recruiting and staffing agencies, as well as job advertising sellers.

Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Total Reward

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, o ur sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative , and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.

Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2023 amounted to approximately SEK 147bn (EUR 13bn). The company's headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity