Brand Manager

Universal Beauty Products Inc•Glendale Heights, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Universal Beauty Products, Inc. has been dedicated to making the world's finest, high-quality products in the beauty and personal care industry. Our customers, both large and small, are based in countries all over the world, and as a company, we pride ourselves on our commitment to producing innovative and performance driven products. We are under new management and growing, so now is a great time to join our team. Please note this is an on-site position. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Requirements

A minimum of 3-5 years consumer brand marketing experience
Bachelor's Degree in business/marketing preferred.
Positive attitude with a strong love for everything beauty
Possess outstanding leadership skills
Strong research, analytical skills and the ability understand trends and challenges
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Budget management skills and proficiency
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs: PowerPoint, Excel, Word

Responsibilities

Continually monitor and assess the market to understand category sales performance, competitive activity, consumer trends, and product trends.
Work with Product Manager on monitoring brand performance by reviewing sales reports, creating sales reports as needed, analyzing sales trends and brand performance, and making recommendations for improvement.
Support portfolio expansion by continually brainstorming new product/packaging ideas, developing written product concepts, preparing new product briefs, collaborating with cross-functional partners to assess feasibility and begin product development, managing key Marketing deadlines and deliverables in the product development process, tracking cost calculations to support margin targets, and preparing Creative briefs, including product copy direction.
Foster effective relationships with Marketing support through participating in regular meetings, ensuring clear communication, and identifying clear deliverables and providing necessary inputs for timely execution of projects.
Maintain the equity of your brands with on-going attention to a clearly identified target consumer, a differentiated brand positioning, compelling brand messaging and assets, and a competitive product portfolio.
Any other duties as requested by management.