Senior Brand Manager

My client is looking for an experienced, passionate, dynamic and commercially driven Senior Brand Manager for a 12 month fixed term contract (FTC). As the Senior Brand Manager, you will be responsible for managing the effective development of multiple brands within a complex region, in order to achieve sales, profitability and market share goals within EMEA. 

THE COMPANY 

My client is a leading global beauty brand that is present across a number of different categories and markets. They have extensive product portfolios across a number of categories such as home, fashion, cosmetics, hair and skin care. 

THE ROLE 

The Senior Brand Manager role is accountable for ensuring success in the EMEA region by driving the development of a highly competitive category strategy. That involved deliver superior products that are uniquely positioned with persuasive advertising and a compelling proposition.

A few of the key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating input from the markets on the strategic needs for new products
• Setting cost objectives together with the markets
• Reviewing all products, providing feedback on concepts and products for the Regional Group Brand Manager
• You will be a key member of the multi-functional NPD team driving regional category strategy into a new product pipeline plan
• Work with the global brand to identify global menu and translate into local market success through superior local insights
• Work with / manage a diverse range of internal stakeholders across supply Chain, R&D, Legal and Brand Managers to agree product programs and harmonize packaging and formulas. 

THE PERSON 

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Ideally up to 10 years consumer/commercial marketing experience with EMEA/Global experience
• Management/leadership experience is essential
• Beauty/Healthcare experience is highly advantageous
• Experience of category ownership and driving regional strategy is essential
• Experience in managing senior and a diverse range of stakeholders is essential
• Demonstrable experience in ownership of innovation, go to market strategies across a number of brands, globally/EMEA is essential

This is a very pivotal, senior and commercially driven role that requires someone that can work both strategically and tactically with strong leadership skills.

If this is a role that appeals, please do not delay in applying as my client is looking to move quickly. This is a 12 month FTC position. 

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