The Hut Group
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Manchester, Greater Manchester
Brand Manager - ESPA
Overview
Job Description
About The Hut Group: THG is one of the worlds fastest growing and largest online retailers. We have over a decade of experience building and growing brands in the Beauty and Wellness sectors, in over 160 markets. We create brilliant digital brand experiences and our in-house team design, develop and build a bespoke proprietary technology platform that is used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. With a world-class business, a proprietary technology platform, and disruptive business model, our ambition is to be the global digital leader. Our culture is fast-paced and ambitious we like to move twice as fast others believe to be possible. This belief is a fundamental part of the DNA that has supported our incredible growth. Our people are our strength and we have over 4,000 diverse, smart thinkers across the globe who are encouraged to think creatively and empowered to turn their ideas into actions. To support our ambitious growth, we are looking for commercially astute, ambitious individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG and play a part in driving the Group forward on its truly exciting journey. About the Division: THG Beauty Brands With an industry recognised portfolio of market leading beauty brands, we are accelerating our momentum to become the number one Health and Beauty retailer globally. With brands across multiple categories such as; Illasmaqua, ESPA and Grow Gorgeous we have people and their ambition, passion and unremitting determination at the heart of what we do whether we are innovating our packaging, building disruptive ecommerce capabilities or creating a powerful brand campaign. About the role: Reporting in to the category Head of Brand, the Brand Manager for ESPA is responsible for leading long-term portfolio strategy as well as providing key plans and reporting, creating brand equity, awareness and delivering growth across the brand. You would be responsible for the brand and marketing mix globally, working across business functions to continuously optimise portfolio health. Key responsibilities will include: * Leading the business planning process with commercial, supply chain, finance * Coordinating strategic and effective 3yr global NPD pipeline and brand strategy. Communicating this effectively to stakeholders. * Business partnering with key territory leads to ensure targeted plans are delivered to a high standard according to their market priorities * Leading wider global business functions and representing the brand in global forums such as biannual international brand presentations * Constantly challenging market competition and diligently maintaining strong positioning according to strategic priorities * Anticipating market and consumer needs and responding with effective solutions KPIs * Global Brand Performance within category including revenue, EBITDA, awareness & sentiment * Effective global 360 assets delivered within key timings to a high standard * Senior stakeholder buy-in for key initiatives * Effective consolidation of the financial and commercial reporting for the portfolio * Optimal functioning of the portfolio-planning process Requirements * Top level graduate with a passion and track record of delivering in a brand management role, ideally with experience in skincare or spa brands * Ability to think commercially in all decision making * Creative and able to drive innovation * High energy with proven track record in getting stuff done * Demonstrates the ability to achieve results through people Benefits What We Offer * Competitive salary * Company bonus scheme * Company pension scheme * Onsite Doctor * Employee discounts