Team Lead, Retail Activation

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:

Director - Customer Ops

Location:

North America, Canada, Ontario, Markham

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

As Team Lead, Retail Activation, you will demonstrate your deep understanding of Account Management and Canadian retail to develop the tools, resources and strategies that are critical to our go-to-market approach with retailers. We are looking for someone who is a key enabler of the organization, leading and shaping the overall external customer planning process and connectivity across squads and customer units; organizing teams, streamlining processes to drive flawless execution and commercial effectiveness.  You will direct the annual prepack planning and governance processes, ensuring that our programs and vehicles deliver on the needs of the customer and our brands, while meeting our budget and execution targets. You will serve as the key conduit between Kenvue and our in‑store merchandising partner.  As a people leader, you are someone who loves to coach and develop their team and has the credibility and capability to influence the decisions of multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a team of four direct reports within a culture that is dynamic, analytical, and energized by developing creative solutions.

• Lead the relationship and end‑to‑end operating processes with Kenvue’s in‑store merchandising partner, driving strong collaboration and execution to maximize on‑shelf availability (OSA) and optimize display compliance, quality, and performance.

• Lead the development and governance of a company‑wide prepack (PPK) strategy aligned to commercial and financial priorities, with clear accountability and brand budget visibility.

• Strategically assess the performance and growth opportunities of Prepack programs, guiding and influencing allocation decisions across sales teams while driving clear accountability for take rates and results.

• Own the evolution and performance of critical business tools, including PRF, OPIS, and PPK Tableau dashboards—ensuring they remain accurate, user‑centric, and fit for strategic and operational decision-making.

• Lead the internal governance and alignment process for external customer communications.

• Direct the annual review, update, and approval process for key Kenvue policies, including Sun Returns, Extended Dating, and Terms & Conditions of Sale, ensuring compliance, operational alignment, and customer clarity.

• Oversee the GS1 partnership, ensuring all NPI launches and product changes meet customer timing requirements while maintaining strict adherence to annual budget parameters.

• Provide oversight and accountability for the Sales sample process and budget.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related discipline.

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Sales, retail activation, or related fields with demonstrated leadership capabilities

• Proven experience in managing large programs and account relationships at a senior level.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and performance metrics to drive strategic decisions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders and key accounts.

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire creativity and drive collaboration within diverse teams.

• Proficiency in leveraging analytics tools to interpret consumer data and translate insights into actionable activation strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to manage profit and loss responsibilities and deliver results in a competitive environment.

• Proficiency in forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to support business planning and execution.

• Capability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

 

What’s in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:$108,700.00 - $158,700.00

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

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Vacancy: This job posting is for an existing, currently vacant position.