Main job function10+ years' experience in collection building brand or product management – essentialMerchandising, inventory management, OTB planning – essentialIndustry and proven track record of successSales performance of the brand in the marketBrand managementMarket analyticsBuilding brand equityCommunicationBrand strategyLeadershipComplianceResponsibilities:Managing all aspects of the brand through the supply chain both tangible and intangible.Presenting quarterly postmortem and progress on strategy to Country Manager and Financial Director.Presenting the brand strategy to directors, sales and marketing teams at internal meetings and conferences.Execute and support marketing campaigns in conjunction with the Marketing division aimed at communicating our brand message.Manage and supervise the operations of systems in terms of stock, sales projections and gross profit of the business unit.OTB management.Age stock management as per annual KPI's.Ensure that collections are updated regularly online through stockists.Together with the Marketing team, perform regular market research studies to gather important brand data and competitive analysis to be included in quarterly postmortems.Monthly analytics of brand performance in retail.Together with Marketing develop custom brand management plans for each product and submit updated summaries on brand exposure to management each month.Conduct consumer and market research.Seek out new opportunities that fit with the brand and maximizing all opportunities for growth.Identify how our brand is currently positioned in the market.Playing a key part in buying, sourcing and manufacturing of the brands products and ensuring all aspects of the supply chain align with the brand.Anticipate consumer trends and keep brand up to date.Assist in the design of retail packaging as well as the creation of in-store marketing displays.Creating a brand plan and brand strategy and ensuring all aspects of the product or companies marketing and activities align with the ethos and goals of the brand.Creating an enduring brand message that results in increased sales, brand loyalty and improving market share.Maintain contact with vendors and distributors to get critical input on how product design and implementation can be improved.Sourcing suppliers and products that fit.Championing the brand internally making sure all elements of the company understand the brand and its goals.Working closely with all parts of the company to ensure commercial goals of the brand are met within the context of the brand.Developing and sustaining strong working relationships with all stakeholders.Communicate our brand personality internally and align company around foundational ideas.Regular contact with current and potential clients to identify their needs and level of satisfaction achieved with the product delivered.Leading and participating in business negotiations with main distributors, end users, retailers and customers.Define strategies for sales/ profitability and positioning of brand.Direct and control activities of sales, distribution, marketing and customer service to maximize the business unit profitability and achieve the weekly, monthly and yearly targets.Realistic forecasting of sales and volume for the brand ensuring all parts of the company are geared accordingly.Provides leadership and direction to the Commercial team.Ensures that there is clear focus and co-ordination of all activities; and that there are clearly communicated performance standards and objectives.Monitors and provides regular feedback on individual performance of immediate subordinates and takes appropriate action where necessary.Conduct performance reviews bi-annually.Appoints, in conjunction with HR appropriately qualified direct reports and ensures that they are fully utilized in terms of their skills set and experience.Acts as a Coach and Mentor to direct reports.Ensures that there are always clear lines of communication both internally and externally.Ensures compliance with internal policies, rules and procedures and legislation.Ensures compliance with relevant legal prescriptions and constraints.Ensures financial and administrative compliance.Ensures compliance with BSO Policies, procedures and code-of-ethics requirements.Ensures that all safety measures/procedures are in place and any deviation from policy is dealt with decisively and promptly.A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
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