Brand Manager Italy

TCC Global; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

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A dynamic global company in Milano seeks a Senior Brand Manager to manage existing brand partners and acquire new ones. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in brand management, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English and Italian. This role is critical for enhancing competitiveness and creating long-term relationships with partners.

Competenze

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in licensing, brand, or retail management.
• Expertise in brand and portfolio management.
• Strong relationship management skills.

Mansioni

• Manage the current brand portfolio and ensure partner satisfaction.
• Identify and acquire new brands for the group.
• Collaborate with various teams for market-leading partnerships.

Conoscenze

Brand and portfolio management

Relationship management

Analytical mindset

Strong negotiation skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Italian

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We believe in a world built on loyalty—and that begins with our people. The Senior Brand Manager for Italy will be part of our Brands team, responsible for the first-class management of existing brand partners. This includes maximizing their potential and fostering strong, enduring relationships.

Working closely with the Brand Acquisitions Director, Heads of Category, and Sales teams, this role plays a pivotal part in identifying and acquiring new brands for the group, as well as local brands for the Italian market. The goal is to enhance tcc’s competitiveness and success in winning pitches.

Daily responsibilities include:

Management of Current Brand Portfolio

Support sales pitches with brand assets, facts, figures, and authorization letters

Approve products for new rewards

Approve campaign proposals and POS materials via the cloud-based CMS tool

Review product designs and samples in collaboration with the reward development teams

Prepare internal and external business performance reviews

Contribute to Category Plans and brand development strategies

Manage contract terms, renewals, and negotiations (e.g., capped fees)

Ensure partner satisfaction and loyalty to tcc

Acquisition of New Group Brands

Collaborate with the Acquisitions Director, Sales team, and Heads of Category to identify and target new brands

Proactively build a contact database and deepen industry knowledge

Apply a data-driven, research-based approach to brand acquisitions, supported by the Insights team

Work with Marketing and other teams to prepare, pitch, and secure market-leading partners

Negotiate contract terms that optimize tcc’s offerings

Support the launch of new brands

Key Relationships

This role supports the Brand Acquisitions Director and the Italian Marketing & Supply Director in managing the current and future brand partner portfolio, with a focus on:

Acting as a key liaison between brand partners and internal departments (Product, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance)

Reducing NPD time-to-market and streamlining brand approvals for campaigns

Enhancing sales teams’ understanding of brand value and positioning

Supporting the development of future loyalty offerings with optimal brand partnerships

Maintaining and nurturing relationships with key market brands, including those aligned with competitors, to position tcc as a preferred partner

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

We are looking for a candidate with:

A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, ideally in licensing, brand, or retail management

Expertise in brand and portfolio management

Experience in category planning

Strong relationship management skills across brands, suppliers, and agencies

Fluency in English and Italian (French is a plus)

Analytical mindset, customer orientation, diplomacy, and strong influencing and negotiation skills

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally

Excellent pitching and presentation skills, both written and verbal

Core Values

Our core values are central to how we operate and what we expect from all team members:

Respect – Treat others as they wish to be treated

Truth – Be honest and open, learning from both successes and mistakes

Collaborate – Work together to become smarter and stronger as one team

Care – Show care for tcc, our future, our colleagues, our clients, and our community