Brand Manager

A bit about us:

Established in 1990, Per-Scent has over 30 years of experience in brand building, new product development, manufacturing services and distribution globally. Per-Scent is the UK's leading independent fragrance creator and distributor of the most sought-after brands across premium, celebrity and lifestyle fragrances.

Why you'll love working here:

Enjoy work-life balance with our flexible working scheme - including 15 work from home days a year, duvet days and the choice to flex your working hours

Vibrant state-of-the-art office, conveniently located in Trafford Park with great transport links and free onsite parking

No need to travel to the gym – we have one here for you Take advantage of our free onsite gym facilities before/after work or even pop in at lunch time

Generous staff discounts on a wide range of fabulous fragrances

Excellent progression and development opportunities - work with teams who are passionate about what they do and develop your expertise within a creative and collaborative space

The Role:

We are currently seeking a Brand Manager who is a visionary 'do-er' with creative flair. We want an enthusiastic and organised individual, who is confident in the ownership of decisions, task management and an open-minded attitude, knowing that each day would bring something different

Reporting to the Brand Director, the individual will have a challenging mind-set, an entrepreneurial and business minded spirit, and be a team player. Flexible and adaptable, the role requires enthusiasm and curiosity along with collaborative working and positive thinking.

Key Responsibilities:
The Brand Manager will oversee all areas of the fragrance brand as well as supporting the Brand Director in successful management of Brand Owner relationship in order to maximise commercial potential of fragrance house, achieving budgets set by our internal leadership team. Key responsibilities include:

Brand Management

• Own the overall brand P&L and present annual budget & brand strategy to the Leadership team.
• Support Brand Director in day-to-day relationship with Brand Owner collaborating in defining best strategy to manage relationship.
• Define Worldwide RRP strategy.

Communications and Marketing

• Research and Brief communication tools including designs for POS, PR/Social Media assets, working with Brand Owners & creative agencies as appropriate.
• Liaise with key distributors/partners & other markets re delivery of agreed marketing plans and assist/supply launch brand books where required.
• Manage spend to agreed marketing budgets, working with BD & Finance manager.

Product Development / Management Cycle

• Work with BD and NPD team on all product development and briefing (including design direction, number of SKUs, pricing to hit agreed margin levels, packaging, timing, other commercial/market needs etc).

Annual Brand Planning

• Participate in collaborative processes with working groups of Commercial, Design, Finance and BD to align budgets.

What will I need?
The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years' experience in fragrance/beauty industry, working on major brands within the International/European environment being a global development lead with drive and commitment.
• Experience as a Brand Manager within the beauty industry.
• Brand strategy & positioning expertise with strong concept & communication skills combined with agency management skills (research, communication, PR).
• Consumer focus and understanding, with experience/knowledge in digital marketing.
• Strong product sensibility with development skills.
• Licensor Management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Per-Scent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are regrettably not able to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of your application, please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.