Brand Manager

Job Title: Associate Brand Manager Location: Summit NJ 07901 Duration: 06 months Description: This position reports to the Senior Marketing Manager of Global Innovation & Communications and is based at our Summit office (hybrid working policy). The Associate Brand Manager, Global Innovation & Communications, will be responsible for helping shape and execute strong, purpose-led innovation pipeline & communication, anticipating trends and delivering 360 content toolkits to drive consistent brand & portfolio execution globally. The ABM will be instrumental in helping the team identify opportunities to leapfrog competition with disruptive new products claims, communication assets & product innovations, bringing them to life through close partnerships with key cross-functional & commercial teams. • Lead insights to action initiatives through regular monitoring & analysis of global industry trends, category & competitor landscapes and business performance (sales, trends, market share, P&L) to derive actionable business recommendations and enhance strategy & innovation efforts • Understand and advocate for consumer needs and preferences to support everyday decisions and business actions • Partner with Market Insights & Research to mine consumer insights and category trends relevant to innovation development • Partner with technical cross-functional partners to deliver competitive claims, packaging designs, and brand presence at shelf to drive business continuity & and new innovations • Partner with R&D, Supply Chain and technical cross-functional partners to lead the end to end execution of key global body innovations on-time, and with excellence • Work with key global agencies to support the creation of 360 communication toolkits to support body business continuity & innovation launches, including digital, social, e-commerce and influencer strategy and assets • Collaborate with key global cluster and market stakeholders to ensure all innovation initiatives are globally relevant and designed to be consistently executed across all regions • Support budget tracking & management • Proactively look for opportunities to expand brand passion and improve consumer experiences with the brand to deliver brand growth goals. Required Qualifications: What we are looking for: • A BA/BS in Marketing or a related business field • A minimum of 5 years of marketing, innovation, and/or sales experience is required • Previous brand management or sales experience at CPG is required. Desired Qualifications • Innovation experience in Beauty or Skin Care is strongly preferred • Experience working with R&D, Market Research, Communications Agencies, Finance, Sales and Project Management is required. Experience working with Legal, Regulatory, and global partners is preferred. • Proven ability to understand a consumer target and position a brand/project/innovation • Works well independently while possessing strong leadership & communication skills and a demonstrated history of building collaborative, lasting relationships that deliver business results