Associate Manager, Brand Management (Finance)

Job Description

Summary:

The Associate Brand Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting category growth initiatives and reimaging the way we work. The ideal candidate will possess a strong consumer-centric mindset, demonstrating initiative, creativity, and a passion for beauty and product innovation. The Associate Manager should thrive in a dynamic environment, always embracing agile learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the implementation of brand and product strategy
  
  • Assists in go-to market plans, product pipeline development, and product assortment strategy.
  • Helps develop product briefs and guides product messaging and content direction.
• Assists in process improvement & lifecycle management to drive overall brand efficiency, (e.g., optimizing price increases, sampling, product lifecycle mgmt. projects)
• Sales Analytics & Reporting: Assists in sales analysis and metrics reporting to inform business decisions, including monitoring the competitive landscape and consumer trends to identify opportunities for category growth

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of related business experience; beauty and/or retail experience preferred.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and creative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-service-oriented environment.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a positive attitude.
• Team player with the ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Previous exposure to Process Improvement and Project Management a strong plus