Senior Brand Manager - Marcelle

Groupe Marcelle • Montreal, QC

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Groupe Marcelle, a leader in the Canadian cosmetics industry, is seeking a Senior Brand Manager for the Marcelle brand. This permanent, full-time role is based in Montreal, Quebec. The Senior Brand Manager will report to the Marcelle Brand Director and will be responsible for leading all portfolio and communications efforts for the Marcelle brand. This includes defining strategies and implementing annual marketing, launch, and campaign plans to drive consumer and customer relevance and maximize growth potential in both the short and long term. Groupe Marcelle fosters an environment of passion, innovation, audacity, empowerment, collaboration, and humanity, with a purpose to 'Cultivate beauty in our world'. The company has over 350 employees and is looking for professionals who embody these values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum 6 to 8 years work experience or equivalent in brand marketing, sales and CPG industry (strong asset)
• Experience in managing 360 campaigns
• Experience in product launch and post-launch product cycle monitoring (strong asset)
• Experience in creative and media agencies relationship management
• Experience in team management
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to thrive in and handle ambiguity & fast paced environment
• Strong business acumen and marketing capabilities
• Ability to foster and maintain strong cross functional partnership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Teams, OneNote, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Equipped with a strong understanding of the Canadian cosmetics and skincare industry
• An effective communicator with solid presentation skills
• Highly organized, with strong project and time management capabilities
• Detail-oriented, with a keen eye for quality
• A critical thinker with strong analytical skills
• Self-motivated, dynamic, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Goal-driven and results-oriented
• Familiar with NielsenIQ (considered an asset).

Responsibilities

• Develop the 3-5 years plan and execute the vision, value proposition, and strategy for Marcelle, aligning with business objectives, in collaboration with the Brand Director.
• Manage and lead the Marcelle Portfolio and Communications teams, fostering a culture of high performance and expertise.
• Regularly update the Marcelle Go-To-Market team to secure consistency from conception to execution.
• Work closely with Innovation and R&D to deliver a strong innovation pipeline aligned with the brand strategy and objectives.
• Work closely with the Creative and Media teams to bring to life launch and marketing campaigns.
• Translate marketing strategies into actionable commercial plans while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team (including Sales, Merchandising, Category Management, Finance, Operations, Innovation, and external agency partners).
• Be an expert on the Marcelle brand identity ensuring consistency in all touch points.
• Maintain an in-depth, working knowledge of the industry and competitive landscape.
• Analyze consumer and market trends to identify opportunities for growth.
• Own and deliver annual sales targets, ensuring accurate forecasting, performance tracking, and analysis of business results and key initiatives.
• Optimize and adjust plans to maximize delivery against revenue and profit targets.
• Maintain and optimize marketing budget spending / ROI.
• Develop and deliver various presentations for management, sales organization and trade customers on brand performance, strategy, among others.
• Update all decision-makers on the progress and status of product marketing plans.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Flexible hours promoting work-life balance, including the possibility of leaving earlier on Fridays
• Medical and dental insurance
• Health and wellness spending account
• Retirement plan and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Telemedicine services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance bonuses
• Paid holidays during the Christmas season
• Paid time off for your birthday
• Employee discounts on all Groupe Marcelle products, including exclusive previews of new launches
• Free access to our on-site gym at headquarters

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior