Brand Manager

Universalbeauty; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Beauty Products, Inc. is looking for a Brand Manager to join our team in Glendale Heights, Illinois. You will be responsible for market analysis and sales performance, developing new product concepts, and fostering resource partnerships. Candidates should have 3-5 years of consumer brand marketing experience and possess strong leadership and analytical skills.

This is an on-site position, offering a safe and inclusive work environment. Join us to innovate within the beauty and personal care industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of consumer brand marketing experience.
• Outstanding leadership skills.
• Ability to understand trends and challenges.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess market performance.
• Collaborate on brand performance analysis.
• Support portfolio expansion and new product ideas.
• Maintain brand equity and messaging.
• Foster relationships with marketing support.

Skills

Consumer brand marketing

Leadership skills

Research and analytical skills

Writing and verbal communication

Budget management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business/marketing preferred

Job description

Universal Beauty Products, Inc. has been dedicated to making the world’s finest, high-quality products in the beauty and personal care industry. Our customers, both large and small, are based in countries all over the world, and as a company, we pride ourselves on our commitment to producing innovative and performance driven products. We are under new management and growing, so now is a great time to join our team. Please note this is an on-site position.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Duties of the Brand Manager

Market Analysis

Continually monitor and assess the market to understand:

• Category sales performance
• Competitive activity
• Consumer trends
• Product trends

Sales Analysis

Work with Product Manager on monitoring brand performance by:

• Reviewing sales reports; creating sales reports as needed
• Analyzing sales trends and brand performance
• Making recommendations for improvement

Product Innovation

Support portfolio expansion by:

• Continually brainstorming new product/packaging ideas
• Developing written product concepts
• Preparing new product briefs
• Collaborating with cross-functional partners to assess feasibility and begin product development
• Managing key Marketing deadlines and deliverables in the product development process
• Tracking cost calculations to support margin targets
• Preparing Creative briefs, including product copy direction

Support of Resource Partnerships

Foster effective relationships with Marketing support through:

• Participating in regular meetings
• Ensuring clear communication
• Identifying clear deliverables and providing necessary inputs for timely execution of projects

Brand Management

Maintain the equity of your brands with on-going attention to:

• A clearly identified target consumer
• A differentiated brand positioning
• Compelling brand messaging and assets
• Competitive product portfolio
• Any other duties as requested by management

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years consumer brand marketing experience
• Bachelor's Degree in business/marketing preferred
• Positive attitude with a strong love for everything beauty
• Possess outstanding leadership skills
• Strong research, analytical skills and the ability understand trends and challenges
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Budget management skills and proficiency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs: PowerPoint, Excel, Word