[ref. j35453001] Brand Manager - Fragrances
Your new company
I have partnered with an international company which is fast-paced and growing, specialising in manufacturing, and distributing luxury fragrances and cosmetics. They hold a fantastic and reputable portfolio, with offices in the UK, USA, Switzerland, France and Italy.
Your new role
As Flagship store Brand Manager you will create, manage and deliver an exciting brand experience for the consumer across all flagship & department store touchpoints, executing innovative launch plans & campaigns enriched in market and consumer insight to ultimately grow market share and drive profitable growth on the assigned brands across relevant flagship & department stores.
Key responsibilities:
- Creation of local strategies and growth plans for the category across Flagship & department stores, ensuring that brand equity is maintained whilst maximising return on marketing spend.
- Responsible for driving local flagship & department store 360 go-to-market plans for both NPD and existing products in-line with overall global strategy and positioning.
- Managing all aspects from the brief, agency relationships, internal alignment to execution including creative supply and creation.
- Work closely with external PR & influencer agencies to drive awareness, consumer engagement and brand sentiment where relevant to align with Flagship & department store plans.
- Effectively communicate & align all Flagship & department store Marketing campaigns with all internal stakeholders across the business, in particular global marketing teams, sales team, Retail operations, training, Field Sales and store consultants.
- Ownership of Flagship & department store brand budget, ensuring effective and accurate management including all administrative tasks such as invoices, raising POs, monthly accruals and budget trackers for specific brands.
- Accurately manage and work with internal teams to forecast for NPD and marketing collateral for Flagship & department stores
- Carry out pre and post campaign analysis of store launches and activations and reporting internally and to global teams.
- Monthly monitoring of Flagship & department store brand sales performance vs. budget and latest forecast.
- Development and delivery of brand presentations to internal and external stakeholders including retailers, agencies, and internal teams.
- Own and manage the relationships with the Flagship & department store retailers to ensure collaboration at every step of the partnership journey.
- 3+ years’ experience in a similar role ideal and a passion and understanding for the beauty & fragrance category and UK retail environment.
- Commercial and strategic thinker with good analytical and media/activation skills.
- Ability to lead when working cross-functionally, with effective communication skills and a confident approach to presentations.
- Planning, negotiating & organisation skills.
- Strong project management skills
What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive annual salary dependent on experience. There is 25 days annual holiday plus bank holiday included (grows overtime) and a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home a week, that allows working hour flexibility.You will also receive a fantastic work life balance, with regular socials, after work activities, summer, and Christmas parties. Most importantly, you will get the opportunity to work with a team of motivated, driven, and passionate individuals who put their all into what they do.
There is also a clear guaranteed progression path within this role, with the chance to grow the team and be the head.
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