Brand Manager
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £40000 – £45000/annum
Have you got a natural flair for creativity? Could you take responsibility for a variety of company brands to drive brand awareness, delivering quality consistently? Do you want to join a global market leader in the creative industry? Perhaps you're looking for an organisation that truly values their employees and recognises successes? Well, we have those covered, so are you ready to join?
We have an exciting opportunity for a creative yet commercially driven Brand Manager to join a global market leader in the DIY arts and crafts marketplace, with the company designing, manufacturing and distributing the finest products to the creative industry. As Brand Manager, you will be working alongside the Creative Support & Development Specialist to ensure that the various company brands remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers. You will form strategies for building public perception and ensure that branding is consistent across advertising & campaigns, product design and packaging.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking and evolving organisation that offers the scope for personal progression, long-term development and promotion opportunities, and a generous benefits package.
Role;
As Brand Manager, you will be working alongside the Creative Support & Development Specialist to ensure that the various company brands remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers. You will form strategies for building public perception and ensure that branding is consistent across advertising & campaigns, product design and packaging.
Key Responsibilities;
Working alongside the Creative Direction and Product Support Specialist to develop strategies for the promotion of brand recognition, brand growth and brand expansion.
Conduct brand audits to determine the strengths together with their weaknesses or inconsistencies and develop strategies for making improvements and new developments
Building brand awareness and increasing brand value and profitability
Increasing profitability and market share
Ensuring that all messaging and marketing activities are aligned with brand and company values.
Analysing competitor brands, consumer trends and shopping behaviours in order to predict future trends.
Work collaboratively across, sales, marketing, design and product development to ensure the brand strategy is communicated and understood.
Development and implementation of style guides and brand guidelines for the various company brands and associated license collaborations.
Supervising all visual asset creation to ensure branding guidelines are adhered to, this includes assets for web, advertising & social campaigns, along with any virtual and in person events.
Assisting in the design of product, packaging and in store marketing displays.
Support with researching external presenters and licensed designers for potential future collaborations.
Analysing the success of marketing campaigns and creating reports
Work with Key stakeholders to ensure clear brand development direction is provided at the briefing stage of tasks.
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Essential Skills;
An industry professional qualification L6/equivalent such as a Degree in business, marketing or related field.
Industry specialist with 5 years' minimum experience developing brand and marketing strategies supported with evidence of achieving great results.
Hardworking, leads by example, disciplined, adaptable, 'can do' attitude with a strategic and passionate approach to brand development.
Communicates professionally well (written and verbally) at several business levels
Strong organisation, planning and time management skills with high attention to detail and an ability to plan and prioritise to meet timescales and deadlines
Possess the ability to work to a very high standard whilst under pressure
Prior project management experience, with a focus on brand development
Hand-on experience in creative process, marketing, graphic design and brand development
Excellent working knowledge of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.
Exemplary interpersonal and analytical abilities
Work experience in the Arts and Crafts industry, preferred
What goodies will you get?
Discretionary Bonus incentives
Modern and creative office space – Beanbags Open, honest yet supportive culture – we thrive on innovation
Free Parking
Office perks – Ice cream van/burger visit, Graze care packages
Pension
22 days holidays – increasing with length of service
Modern equipment
Flexible working Development opportunities and attractive succession
Employee assistance programme
Involved C-Suite
Mental Health First Aiders
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