Assistant Brand Manager

DKSH; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics distributor in New Zealand is seeking a candidate for a role focused on client management and brand support. Responsibilities include serving as the primary contact for major brands, managing sales reports, and coordinating marketing efforts. The ideal applicant will have 1–2 years of experience in sales or marketing, strong organizational skills, and a passion for the beauty industry. Join a dynamic team and advance your career in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in sales, marketing, or coordination role.
• Experience managing a brand is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with systems, especially SAP.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for Cosnova Germany.
• Contribute to S&OP processes and product forecasts.
• Prepare presentations for retailers and brands.
• Manage promotional calendars.
• Coordinate merchandise and logistics operations.

Skills

Sales experience

Marketing coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Toniq

Exceedra

Job description

DKSH Beauty & Wellness (formally CS&Co.) is New Zealand’s largest distributor of cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, wellness and haircare products. We proudly connect New Zealand with the World of Beauty and represent market leading brands including Natio, Trilogy, O.P.I, Rimmel London, Sally Hansen, Clairol, Gucci, Fudge, SKYN and many more.

What You’ll Be Doing

Client Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Cosnova Germany, managing all day-to-day business queries
• Prepare for and actively contribute to monthly business review meetings with Cosnova
• Compile and distribute monthly sales reports and market activity reviews
• Maintain and share cosmetic stand tracking and forecasting documents with Cosnova

Forecasting & Stock Management

• Contribute to our S&OP process and forecast for new product launches and promotions
• Maintain the master range plan and communicate updates to internal and external stakeholders

Brand & Sales Support

• Prepare retailer and brand presentations
• Manage promotional calendars and monthly sales reporting
• Partner with key accounts like Farmers and The Warehouse
• Support the Pharmacy sales team with selling tools and materials

Trade Marketing & Merchandising

• Create monthly merchandising briefs and coordinate execution
• Lead cosmetic stand installations and maintenance projects
• Ensure best-in-class visual merchandising in-store

Business Administration

• Set up and maintain SAP master data and pricing files
• Manage product data across internal systems (Toniq, Exceedra)
• Keep our ecommerce image libraries and rich copy up to date

Merchandising & Logistics

• Coordinate nationwide send-outs and maintain fixture records
• Liaise with merchandising partners to ensure smooth execution

About You

• 1–2 years’ experience in a sales, marketing, or coordination role (FMCG or retail environment preferred)
• Experience managing a brand would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Comfortable working with systems – SAP experience a plus
• Proactive and collaborative with great communication skills
• Passion for beauty, cosmetics or consumer goods is a bonus

You’ll be part of a supportive and high-performing team, working with globally recognised brands and gaining exposure across marketing, sales, supply chain and retail execution. We offer the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re excited about joining our team.