Brand Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Brand Manager to join this established Liverpool-based business. As Brand Manager you manage the development and expansion of your categories NPD curated through range architecture and in-line with building brand assets. This is a fully immersive position that requires a creative and innovative mindset driven by determination to achieve set goals with the support of a dedicated and experienced team. Working closely with internal teams to coordinate multiple bespoke projects alongside supporting and contributing to business strategies.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee all NPD for your category with internal and external designers
• Communicate directly with suppliers on NPD projects.
• Oversee and approve all marketing assets - packaging/photography/videography/literature.
• Work closely with the online marketing team to ensure brand campaigns and communications are delivered
• Support internal teams with updated portfolio, pricing, and merchandising solutions along with attending customer meetings as the Brand Ambassador.
• Work in association with the stock and purchasing teams to manage product life cycle.
• Travel to key suppliers (factories and tradeshows) internationally.
• Trade show planning - product display and attendance during key shows throughout the year.
• Co-ordinate product launch within key calendar dates
• Present new products internally to stakeholders for sign-off and product launch presentations.
• Organise and attend meetings with Directors, senior managers on strategic plans and updates.
• Demonstrate success through sales from NPD, new customers, or savings through resource projects.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

The role would suit a candidate from a Buying/Product background with experience/interest in working with associated brands and marketing. Experience in the Homewares category would be ideal.

• Knowledge of product development process and different departments associated with it
• Accountability for products from creation to launch
• Similar creative industry experience developing products
• Proven Product Manager experience of developing and implementing brand strategy
• Experience with product/graphic designers external or internal
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Good Excel skills
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure

FYI: This is a hybrid role - based in the office x3 days per week.

SALARY

Circa £50,000 (Flexible depending on experience)