Brand Manager

Created 32 years ago, the PCA Group of Companies (PCA) is a privately-owned, global beauty holding company. Currently being led by the founders and the next generation of the family, the Group spans ~1500 employees in 5 geographic locations around the world, focused on omnichannel distribution and fulfillment for the beauty category. There are multiple subsidiaries with a distinct leadership, business direction, and separate financial structure.

PCA is looking to engage a Brand Manager in order to lead the strategic development of our distributed brands. You will build client relationships and work with the internal departments to accomplish performance goals. You will be a leader on your accounts and expected to drive forward account performance. 

Advancement in this role could be multi-dimensional, into Brand Management leadership, Demand Planning and Marketing. This role is a full time position requiring the Brand Manager to work a minimum of 3 days in our NYC office.

The role will focus on supporting a roster of brands with multiple client project management elements and the creation of a wide range of project deliverables, including:

• Lead client onboarding and account set-up process

• Maintain responsibilities for all deliverables on an account while accomplishing strategic company & client goals 

• Identify when the support of an Associate Director is necessary for accomplishing responsibilities to the level expected

• Lead the internal team briefings on the Scope of Work based on signed distribution contracts

• Own deliverables such as inventory analysis, purchase order coordination, logistics coordination, budget analysis, reports and presentations

• To ensure maximization of sales, collaborate with in-house teams to identify overstock and understock inventory positions, making strategic promotional recommendations to the sales team across brick-and-mortar and digital touchpoints

• Track inbound inventory via logistics coordination

• Identify opportunities for optimization of internal processes, platforms, and workflows

• Keep detailed sales reports across platforms and work with marketing and creative teams to improve performance

• Track account success against monthly projections and actual KPI achievements

• Help coordinate intra-team project timelines

• Organize work streams and deliverables via project management software

• Assist with additional projects as directed by the Managing Director and Associate Directors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• High aptitude for organization and communication

• Demonstrate leadership skills 

• Proactive and willing to take initiative 

• Demonstrate an ability to problem-solve and think strategically

• Above average proficiency in office tools such as Outlook, Slack, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite of Apps

• Analytically inclined with a strong attention to detail

• Able to succeed in an actively growing organization and comfortable with change

• Comfortable with managing competing priorities and able to multi-task / work in a fast-paced environment

• Experience within the retail industry & offline marketing is a plus 

• Experience within beauty, wellness, fashion, or adjacent category is a plus

Salary commensurate with experience ($75,000.00 to $85,000.00)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The PCA Group of Companies recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000