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My Client based in Speke, Liverpool are currently seeking a Brand Manager to join their Merchandising and branding team.
Job Purpose:
This role is to develop products by identifying and developing products, generating product pricing and developing and supporting marketing strategies to support the products and brand.
Main Duties
The range of duties of a Brand Manager are wide and include:
* Manage product managers (direct reports). Oversee all projects under the brand.
* Oversee the brief development with internal and external designers. Including working with the brand team on packaging briefs and photographer videographer.
* Responsibility to support the sales and brand development of all products and sectors under the Kilner brand with attention to profitability and brand margin.
* Work in association with the stock teams to manage product life cycle.
* Travel to trade shows and factories internationally.
* Work with global sales team to support Brand and sales development.
* Co-ordinate product launch within key selling periods.
* Present new products both internally and externally.
* Co-ordinate production of catalogues and sales literature and brief marketing team on key directives for each season.
* Organise and attend meetings with Directors, senior managers on new product ideas,
* Stand planning at shows including product display and attendance during key shows.
* Work with sales team to present new products and gather key customer data on prospective ranges,
* Visitation of key buyer/customer groups for sales and research purposes within the UK and Ireland and on occasion internationally.
* Demonstrate success through sales of new products, new customers or savings on products through new sources.
Experience required
Deep understanding of marketing principles
Knowledge of product development process and different departments associated with it.
Accountability for products from creation to launch
Experience with Photographers or Photography Agencies
Experience with PR/Marketing agencies
Experience with graphics teams
Experience with product designers external or internal
Time and project management skills
Creative and innovative thinker
Good organizational skills
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Good presentation skills
Strong leadership skills
Decision making skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
Excellent negotiation skills
Benefits
20 - 25 day Holiday +BH
Nest Pension
Free onsite parking
Free Tea & Coffee facilities and discounted tuck shop
Hybrid Working (Head Office)
Employee Discounts on products up to 70% off
Regular Charity Events and Wellbeing Activities
Company Sick Pay
Personal Appointment Leave (Doctors/Dental)
Employee referral scheme
Eye test vouchers (for DSE users)
Volunteering Leave
Service Awards & Company Recognition scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Charitable Trust Support (Employee Financial Support & Counselling Service)