Brand Manager
universal beauty productsNaperville (IL)
About the role
Universal Beauty Products, Inc. has been dedicated to making the world's finest, high-quality products in the beauty and personal care industry. Our customers, both large and small, are based in countries all over the world, and as a company, we pride ourselves on our commitment to producing innovative and performance driven products. We are under new management and growing, so now is a great time to join our team. Please note this is an on-site position. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves Duties of the Brand Manager: Market Analysis Continually monitor and assess the market to understand: Category sales performance Competitive activity Consumer trends Product trends Sales Analysis: Work with Product Manager on monitoring brand performance by: Reviewing sales reports; creating sales reports as needed Analyzing sales trends and brand performance Making recommendations for improvement Product Innovation: Support portfolio expansion by: Continually brainstorming new product/packaging ideas Developing written product concepts Preparing new product briefs Collaborating with cross-functional partners to assess feasibility and begin product development Managing key Marketing deadlines and deliverables in the product development process Tracking cost calculations to support margin targets Preparing Creative briefs, including product copy direction Support of Resource Partnerships: Foster effective relationships with Marketing support through: Participating in regular meetings Ensuring clear communication Identifying clear deliverables and providing necessary inputs for timely execution of projects Brand Management: Maintain the equity of your brands with on-going attention to: A clearly identified target consumerA differentiated brand positioning Compelling brand messaging and assets Competitive product portfolio Any other duties as requested by management
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business and/or Marketing; Master’s a plus Consumer Products/Personal Care category preferred 5+ years of Brand Management experience Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point Experience at sorting/filtering data sets, and creating data charts Experience with syndicated retail sales data Effective written and verbal communication
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