Job Title: Brand Manager
Reports to: Marketing Manager
Location: Beijing
SCOPE / DIMENSIONS OF ROLE
The position resides within the country marketing function and will assume responsibility for assigned brands within the category. The brand manager will play a key role in supporting the development of the overall category strategy, and is expected to drive the growth of his/her assigned brands through excellent marketing execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES
To manage a brand within the context of the agreed strategies to maximise long term
sales and profitability.
To develop, recommend and lead the execution of local marketing plans for assigned
brands and manage the effective deployment of the marketing budget.
To contribute to the development of category strategies.
Contributing to RB Innovation by delivering a product development programme to generate consistent sales and profit growth
To develop, recommend and execute annual marketing plan activities, including local media strategy and plans.
To initiate and manage market research projects to deliver powerful consumer and customer insights as the basis for long term brand growth. Develop these insights into achievable plans.
To lead the development of local copy strategy / executions and/or to ensure adaptation possible for other regions.
In close co-operation with the Sales function and Trade Marketing, identify trade needs / opportunities, developing pricing and distribution strategies and trade promotions for assigned brands.
Day to day management and coaching of the Assistant Brand Manager/s
KEY CHALLENGES
Responding to the needs to innovate and build brand value for consumers and a global and local level.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE
Minimum university educated (to Bachelors level) in a commercial subject
3 Years marketing experience, must be able to demonstrate outstanding marketing skills and potential, developed within an FMCG environment.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Strong commercial awareness
Entrepreneurial
International outlook
Strong sense of urgency and achievement
Resilient and able to respond under pressure
Ability to influence
Strong analytical skills
Creativity
Financial skills, P&L understanding
Willing to relocate internationally to pursue career opportunities
Fluency in English