About The Hut Group
THG is one of the world's largest and fastest growing online retailers. We have over a decade of experience building and growing brands in the Beauty and Wellness sectors in over 160 markets worldwide. Our in-house teams create brilliant digital brand experiences built on our bespoke proprietary technology platform, that is used by hundreds of millions of people around the world today.
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, as 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 5,000 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; Perricone MD, Illasmaqua, ESPA, Christophe Robin 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
The Assistant Brand Manager is responsible for supporting global brand strategy as well as providing key tactical plans / reporting, and leading strong product and campaign activity. Responsible for the brand and UK focussed marketing mix, working across business functions to review and continuously optimise brand health. The Assistant Brand Manager is also supporting the Brand Manager actively in driving and implementing brand driving / initiatives and projects. The role is based full time in our Manchester HQ.
Responsibilities
· Delivering effective locale focused campaign plans built on strong business cases, with innovative concepts and marketing stories
· Coordinating and leading key support functions in the development of campaigns and BAU activity. i.e design, social, content, PR to deliver against the pipeline of global projects
· Responsible for preparation of market research for own brand periodically and following up performance on brand and competitors. Deliver strong analysis on NPD performance to aid key decision making
· Leading key support functions i.e technical, supply, finance, in the development of products to deliver against global brand projects
· Supporting and sometimes leading on effective product pipeline built on strong strategic businesses cases
· Responsible for the adherence and execution of global brand guidelines
· Support Brand Manager on strategic direction by inputting strong data and insight-led analysis
KPI’s
· Brand Performance including revenue, EBITDA, awareness, sentiment
· Delivering quality locale 360 brand assets with agility and effectiveness
· Supporting BM in management of campaign guidelines and recommendations
· Anticipating market and consumer needs and responding with effective solutions
· Supporting BM ins key marketing ‘sell in’ materials to support wider business functions (i.e sales) in their activities
· Constantly reviewing locale focused competition and compiling monthly report on pricing, positioning, placement
· Supporting BM in their key activities
Requirements
· Experience working as an established Brand Marketing Executive or above is essential, ideally within the beauty or FMCG industry
· A passion for beauty
· Shown leadership skills even in cross functional work
· Team player with ability to work independently and take initiative
· Strong business acumen
· Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
· Strong communication and presentation skills
· Highly organised
· Dynamic and motivated
· Analytical and thorough
· Proactive and enthusiastic
Additional Information
Unfortunately, due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, we are sometimes unable to respond to every application. If you haven't heard from us within 14 days of applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for p