About the job Brand Manager-Kuwait
Our client, a leading FMCG company based in Kuwait, is seeking a dynamic Brand Manager to lead the development and implementation of marketing plans and brand-building initiatives that foster consumer loyalty. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in brand management within the FMCG sector, along with a strategic mindset and a results-oriented approach aligned with market dynamics and consumer insights.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement marketing plans and brand building initiatives that create loyalty for the product/brand in line with the companys vision and strategy.
- Develop brand communication which effectively reflects the brand objectives to build brand equity.
- Provide brand direction to develop and execute product/brand marketing programs to build brand awareness and increase sales.
- Develop brand strategies based on consumer insights from consumer research and trackers for Kuwait and international markets to improve brand health.
- Review market research to anticipate competition, monitor competitors activities and market trends, and translate consumer attitudes into new branding directions.
- Communicate brand strategies to marketing communications, sales, and other departments.
- Coordinate and align brand strategy with corporate marketing plan.
- Coordinate with marketing support department to develop advertising and promotional programs, pricing, positioning, and packaging.
- Assess and develop brand names to differentiate product.
- Monitor, plan, and coordinate product launches.
- Guide creation of product portfolio.
- Evaluate and analyze program results and present recommendations for changes in brand strategy.
- Manage and launch Brands NPD/ Brand Initiatives in order to introduce new products that meet consumer needs and create market differentiation.
- Improve and manage internal coordination with important departments for timely execution of brand plans and actions.
- Conduct consumer research whenever required based on brand issues and opportunities.
- Regularly analyze all brand trackers to identify brand issues and opportunities.
- Implement price revisions to meet agreed gross margin targets of relevant stock keeping units.
- Create and implement annual brand plans and activities in order to meet the short- and long-term brand objectives.
Qualifications:
- MBA in Marketing preferred.
- At least 8 full years of marketing/brand building of FMCG products is mandatory.
- Languages: English; knowledge of Arabic will be an advantage.
- Computer: MS Office.
- Understanding of marketing principles and brand building elements, analytical, influencing & negotiation, execution, business orientation.
- Product Communication, Brand Communication, Consumer Service, Technical Reporting, Fact Finding Techniques, Teamwork Techniques, Cooperation & Coordination, Innovation Techniques.