What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Global Brand Manager position at Interparfums, Inc.?
Part of the Interparfums group founded in 1982, Interparfums USA develops, manufactures and distributes prestige perfumes and cosmetics as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, DKNY, Donna Karan, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, MCM, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Ungaro. Through its global distribution network, the Company’s products are sold in over 120 countries.
We are currently seeking a Junior Global Brand Manager to join our team in New York, NY. The Jr. Global Brand Manager is responsible for global marketing activities for product launches, involving brand strategy, brand development, and brand management for Oscar de la Renta fragrances. This role will report directly to the Global Brand Director.
This position is based in office from Mondays-Thursdays, and remote on Fridays.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop strategic brand plans, complete with outlined objectives, strategy, and tactics ensuring growth goals are met. In conjunction with Brand Director, drive the creation of all strategic presentations (i.e., global marketing meetings, sales meetings, and seasonal brand presentations to clients, retailers, and upper management).
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the current global market environment and industry trends across the beauty segment as well as trends in other categories that could be relevant to our business.
- Support the creation of all new fragrance and ancillary concepts aligned with strategic objectives.
- Develop and prepare creative briefs detailing the objectives, competitive landscape, target demographics, and information pertinent to the project.
- Collaborate with Product Development, Creative, Packaging, and Sales as well as Out of house Agencies in the elaboration of new and ongoing projects.
- Facilitate the concept-to-market process and manage to deliver products on time and within budget.
- Leads all aspects of daily Brand Management and Go to Market initiatives.
- Collaborates with Operations and Sales Team on all product launches with a focus on 360 marketing plans (sampling, comps, merchandising, PR).
- Delivers seminar presentations, marketing books, product comps and sell sheets on time for each season.
- Work with cross-functional teams to facilitate and track the development of pre-production samples for all launches and deliver on time each season.
- Ensure all product comps are available in a timely manner for photo shoots, distributor/retailer needs, and presentations.
- Track the approval process with Licensor ensuring approval deadlines are met, approval forms are documented, and timelines are followed strictly.
- Coordinate all legal requests for product naming.
- Act as liaison between the Creative and Regulatory teams to ensure that all artwork needs are met for new product development.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- BA or BS degree from an accredited college/university.
- 3 years of marketing experience in the fragrance or prestige beauty industry.
Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- Able to think strategically and creatively and conceptualize and implement new ideas.
- Proactive problem-solving skills.
- Must be an excellent team player with the ability to build, foster and nurture relationships with members of cross-functional teams.
- Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
- An entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for fragrances.
We Offer
- An entrepreneurial career with a dynamic environment where all voices are heard and appreciated
- Low hierarchy with high visibility to C-Suite on a regular basis
- A growing company with a proven track record of solid financial stability
- Bonus opportunity based on personal and business performance
- Paid time off policies including vacation, holiday, and sick days
- 401K plus company match
- Robust healthcare, insurance, and benefit options
- Options to support development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning
Interparfums USA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000