Job Description

Associate Brand Manager - 18 Month Contract

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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.,

Execute creative briefings for various creative needs (retailer flyers, print advertising, online/e-commerce initiatives, merchandising requirements 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

Willing to work overtime if required

Access to vehicle is an asset

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakville, ON L6H 6M5