This Associate Brand Manager position reports to a Brand Manager and will assist on multiple tasks related to various brands. Duties include a combination of administrative, project management and specialized assignments. The associate will be expected to facilitate the progression of projects as well as multi-tasking and flawlessly executing multiple projects.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain brand calendars, presentations, line lists, order forms, product training and merchandising launch plans
- Facilitate marketing, field and merchandising materials by coordinating requirements with multiple departments; inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt etc.,
- Assist with Canadian ready marketing layouts (copy development & proofing)
- Research competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market share, pricing, advertising; maintaining research databases
- Supports marketing staff by providing sales data, market trends, forecasts, account analyses
- Manage and maintain new item management database for various brands
- Monitor and report brand's marketing activities relevant to Canadian Market
- Manage regulatory requirements including research, submission, follow-up and maintaining database
- Maintain Showroom, Sample Room and Work Room
- Complete sample requisition/fulfillment for various requirements (PR, Meetings, advertising etc.)
- Coordinates meetings and trade shows by identifying, assembling, and coordinating requirements; establishing contacts; developing schedules and assignments
- May be required to update and manage social holidays calendars to assist in marketing concepts
- Monitors budgets by comparing results with plans and forecasts
- Assist with promotional planning, tracking and allocations
- Assist with inventory management
- Perform day to day duties as required (Photocopying, Packing, Shipping, Gift wrapping, etc.)
Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in the Beauty industry or a related field is preferred
- University degree or college diploma in Business Administration / Marketing
- Intermediate skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel including formulations such as VLOOKUP, ROUNDUP, PIVOT TABLES etc.
- Ability to prioritize, plan and manage multiple projects
- Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines and time-sensitive requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented and organized
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
