Associate Brand Manager

ACI Brands Inc.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ACI Brands Inc. in Oakville, Ontario, seeks an Associate Brand Manager in the Beauty Division to support a Brand Manager across several brands.

The role combines administrative, project management and specialized tasks to help advance projects and coordinate multiple initiatives. You will help prepare calendars, materials, market research, and budget monitoring, work with cross-functional teams, and assist with regulatory compliance and showroom activities.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Beauty industry or related field preferred.
• University degree or college diploma in Business Administration / Marketing.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel including basic functions (VLOOKUP, ROUNDUP, PIVOT TABLES).
• Ability to prioritize, plan and manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Willing to work overtime if required.
• Access to vehicle is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain brand calendars, presentations, line lists, order forms, product training and merchandising launch plans.
• Coordinate requirements across departments; inventory stock; place orders; verify receipts.
• Assist with Canadian ready marketing layouts (copy development & proofing).
• Research competitive products; analyze market share, pricing & advertising; maintain databases.
• Provide sales data, market trends, forecasts, and account analyses to marketing staff.
• Manage and maintain new item management database for various brands.
• Monitor and report brand marketing activities relevant to the Canadian market.
• Support regulatory requirements including research, submission, follow-up and database maintenance.
• Maintain Showroom, Sample Room and Work Room; complete sample requisition/fulfillment.
• Coordinate meetings and trade shows; manage schedules and assignments.
• Update social holidays calendars to assist marketing concepts.
• Monitor budgets by comparing results with plans and forecasts.
• Assist with promotional planning, tracking and allocations.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Perform day-to-day duties (photocopying, packing, shipping, gift wrapping).

Skills

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Education

University degree or college diploma in Business Administration / Marketing

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Associate Brand Manager, Beauty Division

Job Description:

This Associate Brand Manager position reports to a Brand Manager and will assist on multiple tasks related to various brands. Duties include a combination of administrative, project management and specialized assignments. The associate will be expected to facilitate the progression of projects as well as multi-tasking and flawlessly executing multiple projects.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain brand calendars, presentations, line lists, order forms, product training and merchandising launch plans
• Facilitate marketing, field and merchandising materials by coordinating requirements with multiple departments; inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt etc.,
• Assist with Canadian ready marketing layouts (copy development & proofing)
• Research competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market share, pricing, advertising; maintaining research databases
• Supports marketing staff by providing sales data, market trends, forecasts, account analyses
• Manage and maintain new item management database for various brands
• Monitor and report brand’s marketing activities relevant to Canadian Market
• Manage regulatory requirements including research, submission, follow-up and maintaining database
• Maintain Showroom, Sample Room and Work Room
• Complete sample requisition/fulfillment for various requirements (PR, Meetings, advertising etc.)
• Coordinates meetings and trade shows by identifying, assembling, and coordinating requirements; establishing contacts; developing schedules and assignments
• May be required to update and manage social holidays calendars to assist in marketing concepts
• Monitors budgets by comparing results with plans and forecasts
• Assist with promotional planning, tracking and allocations
• Assist with inventory management
• Perform day to day duties as required (Photocopying, Packing, Shipping, Gift wrapping, etc.)

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in the Beauty industry or a related field is preferred
• University degree or college diploma in Business Administration / Marketing
• Intermediate skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel including formulations such as VLOOKUP, ROUNDUP, PIVOT TABLES etc.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and manage multiple projects
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines and time-sensitive requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Willing to work overtime if required
• Access to vehicle is an asset

Compensation

Compensation for this position will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting or selection process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.