Brand Manager Breguet

The SWATCH Group; London; On-site; NOK 796,000 - 1,062,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury watch brand seeks a Brand Manager to oversee operations in the UK. The role involves managing budgets, leading a team, and implementing business strategies. Candidates should have a strong background in brand management, exceptional financial skills, and experience in the luxury sector. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to influence brand positioning in retail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in brand management, preferably within the luxury goods sector.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets effectively.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the brand in the UK.
• Develop and implement annual business plans.
• Maintain inventory levels in line with SG policy.

Job description

Job description

• Manage the day to day activities and operations of the brand in the UK.
• Take ownership of and manage the budget, balance sheet and income statement for the brand.
• Direct the people management aspect including recruitment, training, coaching and hands on involvement with the team to ensure Breguet sales techniques and standards are delivered.
• Provide training programmes to each account (products, VM, etc.).
• Seek new distribution opportunities including the completion of tenders and internal SG documents to acquire appropriate funding.
• Drive and seek continuous improvement on product sales.
• Develop annual business plans.
• Implement corporate and international procedures (sales techniques, security etc.).
• Establish the highest level of communication with the Country Manager, Brand Vice President and Headquarters.
• Prepare and submit the brand’s management reports.
• Prepare and submit the Sales/Marketing and Communication plans for the UK. Adopt the brand’s marketing concept for the UK, assisted by the Country Manager, in line with the brand’s worldwide concept.
• With local HR, Country Manager and the brand discuss the team strategy and enable the brand to achieve its objectives.
• Manage relationships with retailers.
• Provide recommendations and consult with Brand HQ regarding overall product, communication and distribution strategies (in close collaboration with the Country Manager).
• Inform the Country Manager and HQ of any extraordinary, irregular points or elements within your field of responsibility.
• Establish Sales/Expense budgets for the division, ensuring they are in line with SG policy for the UK, and budget limits are respected.
• Responsible for the execution and delivery of payment terms/accounts receivable in line with the SG policy for the UK.
• Suggest and execute the distribution policy for the country in line with SG and Brand HQ overall distribution policy.
• Pricing of products according to the international pricing policy of the brand and in line with defined SG policy for the UK.
• Responsible for the purchase from Switzerland and the control of inventory levels (qualitative/quantitative) in line with SG policy for the country.
• Responsible for the inventory, level shall not exceed maximum amounts set forth by SG policy.
• Supervise the correct usage of display materials by customers.
• Supervise and manage the merchandising of customers in line with the marketing policy of Brand HQ.
• Assist Customer Services to achieve the expected level of service as outlined by brand HQ.
• Constantly look to improve the brand’s position within retail environments.
• Maintain all paperwork relating to the opening and closure of all accounts.
• Manage stock replenishment of accounts ensuring core profile is maintained and sales are not lost.
• Assemble and execute the marketing budget whilst, monitoring, updating and reporting marketing costs.
• Coordinate budget activity, logging invoices and reconciling with the accounts department.
• Negotiate advertising/promotional activity where appropriate.
• Work closely with HQ Marketing and PR and put together engaging initiatives.
• Forecasting and reporting of accounts sales.
• Prepare annual sales forecasts and objectives.
• Make all necessary arrangements for any new product launch.
• Deal with the logistical side of Breguet within the UK.
• Make all necessary arrangements for any new product launch.