Brand Associate (CONTRACT - 12 MONTHS)Job Description:This Brand Associate position reports to a Brand Manager and will assist on multiple tasks related to various brands. Duties include a combination of administrative, project management and specialized assignments. The associate will be expected to facilitate the progression of projects as well as multi-tasking and flawlessly executing multiple projects.Responsibilities:Prepare and maintain brand calendars, presentations, line lists, order forms, product training and merchandising launch plansFacilitate marketing, field and merchandising materials by coordinating requirements with multiple departments; inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt etc.,Execute creative briefings for various creative needs (retailer flyers, print advertising, online/e-commerce initiatives, merchandising requirements etc.)Assist with Canadian ready marketing layouts (copy development & proofing)Research competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market share, pricing, advertising; maintaining research databasesSupports marketing staff by providing sales data, market trends, forecasts, account analysesManage and maintain new item management database for various brandsMonitor and report brand’s marketing activities relevant to Canadian MarketManage regulatory requirements including research, submission, follow-up and maintaining databaseMaintain Showroom, Sample Room and Work RoomComplete sample requisition/fulfillment for various requirements (PR, Meetings, advertising etc.)Coordinates meetings and trade shows by identifying, assembling, and coordinating requirements; establishing contacts; developing schedules and assignmentsMay be required to update and manage social holidays calendars to assist in marketing conceptsMonitors budgets by comparing results with plans and forecastsAssist with promotional planning, tracking and allocationsAssist with inventory managementPerform day to day duties as required (Photocopying, Packing, Shipping, Gift wrapping, etc.)Requirements:2-3 years of Brand experience in the Beauty or CPG IndustryUniversity degree or college diploma in Business Administration / MarketingIntermediate skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel including formulations such as VLOOKUP, ROUNDUP, PIVOT TABLES etc.Ability to prioritize, plan and manage multiple projectsExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsDetail oriented and organizedStrong analytical skillsAbility to work independently and in a team environmentWilling to work overtime if requiredAccess to vehicle is an asset
Job Title
Associate Brand Manager