Title

Brand Manager

Location

Bolton

Salary

Competitive

Date Posted

9th July 2012

Recruiter

Accessories 4 Technology Limited

Description

BRAND MANAGER REQUIRED

PUNKYPRINCESS is a positive NEW brand with a split personality, aiming to give individual style and confidence to all she meets!

EDGY yet ELEGANT

FEISTY but FEMININE

DIVA and DARLING

The brand was recently unveiled at the major video game exhibition E3 in Los Angeles and has already gained global appeal with some of the world’s best known video game retailers.

The brand is planned to launch into Europe, USA, Middle East and Australasia later this year, initially over several pre-determined product categories.

We require an enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated person with strong presentation and communication skills, to fill this key role in preparation for the trade launch of our new brand later this year.

JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITES

Working alongside our License Director, your main responsibilities will require you to:-

Plan, develop and manage the overall global marketing strategy

Build immediate brand awareness with our worldwide distribution and retail partners, by developing strong brand support initiatives in conjunction with our sales team

Implement digital marketing and advertising campaigns using Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, You Tube, apps etc to drive consumer awareness, and develop Retailer understanding of the brand through the management of PR agencies, and general media activities.

Create ongoing impactful consumer experiences to continually increase brand awareness and value.

Engage inspire and motivate your colleagues, our distribution partners and our retail partners around the brand vision, market positioning and brand values

Work with our Creative Department in developing style guides and packaging guidelines, and participate in product development strategies

Work alongside the Licensing Manager in engaging with new licensees and vendors, to introduce them fully into the world of Punky Princess and all the benefits that will bring to their businesses

REQUIREMENTS for a Successful Candidate

You should have a minimum of 3-4 years experience working in product/brand management, and knowledge of the consumer electronics and video game product categories whilst not essential, would be a distinct advantage

You will be proficient with Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, MS Outlook, Power Point, etc.)

You must possess excellent organisation/prioritisation, creative, problem solving skills and ability to make strategic & sound business recommendations, decisions & manage multiple projects to multi-task & meet tight deadlines.

You must be able to demonstrate hands on knowledge and experience of Social Media marketing techniques and other digital activities.

You are able to operate in a fast paced ever changing environment with internal colleagues, distribution partners, retailers and licensees.

The role requires strong written/verbal communication & presentation skills and you must be detail-oriented and a team player.

SALARY

To be negotiated – based on qualifications/experience

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your CV, marked for the attention of the Managing Director to:
Punky Princess Division
Accessories 4 Technology Limited
1 Merchants Place
Bolton BL2 1BX
Or email your cv to: AShephard@a4t.co.uk