Brand Manager

Inspecs Limited; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eyewear company in Bath is looking for two Brand Managers to drive strategic brand development. This role involves managing product portfolios, leading brand strategy, and working cross-functionally. Candidates should have strong project management skills and experience with design and marketing teams. The position is hybrid, with 4 days a week in the Bath office, offering a unique opportunity to impact brand performance and market positioning.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills and proven ability to manage seasonal calendars.
• Experience working cross-functionally with design, development, and marketing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive brand strategy execution to strengthen positioning.
• Lead seasonal product planning cycles for timely delivery.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement strategies.

Skills

Project management skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial acumen

Written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365 Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management tools (e.g. PLM, Smartsheet)

Job description

Overview

Brand Managerx2 (12-month fixed-term contract)

🕶️ Always looking forward.

AtInspecsLtd, our vision to help people look,seeand feel better.

WHAT WE DO:

We create eyewear that blends commercial appeal with thoughtful design.We believe stylish and high-quality eyewearshouldn’tbe out of reach.That’swhy we create collections that balance trend-led design with everyday wearability (and affordability).Whatever the frame,it’salways made with quality materials, to fit comfortably and to last.

HOW WE DO IT:

WithExcellence, Customer FocusandCommunityat theheart of everything we do.

These values shape everything that we do,from how we design products to how we support our people.That means striving to source sustainable materials, partnering with ethicalfactoriesand giving back to the communities around us through fundraising and volunteering.And when it comes to company culture,we’rea fun, friendly team who enjoy pub quizzes, sports days, bake sales and more!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Brand Manageris responsible fordriving the strategic development of the brand and its product portfolio to deliver sustainable commercial growth. Operating in a fast-paced FMCG or fashion environment, this role balances brand building, product/collection management, and commercial performance, ensuring the brand eyewear collectionsremainrelevant, distinctive, and competitive.

The role works cross-functionally to shape brand strategy, responsible for managing eyewear category performance and support go-to-market execution across channels.

The keyobjectivesand responsibilitiesof this role:

• Drive brand strategy execution tostrengthen positioning and market impact.
• Lead seasonal product planning cycles and ensuretimely, on-budget delivery.
• Translate consumer insights and trend analysis into actionable product briefs.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement strategies tooptimizesell-through.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve commercial and brand goals.

Qualifications

PERSONAL PROFILE:

• Strong project management skills and proven ability to manage seasonal calendars and critical paths.
• Experience working cross-functionally with design, development, and marketing teams.
• Commercial acumen with a strong understanding of consumer trends and retail performance metrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for both detail and storytelling.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft 365 Excel,Powerpoint, and project management tools (e.g. PLM, Smartsheet, ERP, Dynamics).

We are recruiting for two 12‑month fixed‑term positions. The role is hybrid, with 4 days a week based in our Bath office.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Sabrina Kent, the HR Manager on [e-mail].