Brand Portfolio Manager

Our client is looking for a commercially driven Brand Portfolio Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of exciting brands and play a key role in driving their growth, profitability and market presence.
This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategy, marketing, numbers and product development. You’ll have the opportunity to influence brands from growth planning and P&L management through to campaigns, forecasting, product launches and supplier coordination.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement strategic growth plans for assigned brands
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue, market share, distribution and brand awareness
• Manage and interpret brand-level P&Ls, revenue, gross profit, margins and budgets
• Set and monitor commercial targets, forecasts and performance
• Develop and manage annual and quarterly marketing plans and budgets
• Coordinate campaigns, product launches, content and promotional activities
• Work closely with marketing and content teams to ensure consistent brand positioning
• Develop sales and SKU forecasts and assist with stock and purchasing planning
• Monitor stock levels, sell-through, lead times and demand
• Coordinate new product, packaging and production projects
• Liaise with manufacturers, packaging suppliers, printers and external partners
• Obtain quotations, samples, specifications and lead times and prepare commercial recommendations
• Manage relationships with international brand principals and local suppliers
• Identify new product, category and market opportunities
• Present brand performance, strategies and recommendations to senior management
• Ensure projects, launches and production requirements are delivered on time and within budget

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business, Commerce or a related field
• Previous experience in Brand Management, Portfolio Management, Product Management, Commercial Marketing or a similar role
• Strong understanding of revenue, gross margins, budgets and basic P&L management
• Experience developing and implementing brand or commercial growth strategies
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with confidence working with sales and financial data
• Experience with budgeting and marketing spend allocation
• Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills, particularly for forecasting and commercial analysis
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Experience managing suppliers and external stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prepare commercial recommendations and present them to senior management
• Own transport and a valid driver’s licenc

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Experience within skincare, beauty, healthcare, FMCG, consumer goods, e-commerce, importing/distribution or product manufacturing, particularly experience with contract manufacturers, packaging suppliers, printers or physical product development

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• The ideal candidate is commercially driven, analytical and highly organised, with a strong understanding of both brands and business. They should be strategic but hands-on, proactive, comfortable taking ownership and able to manage multiple projects across creative, commercial and operational environments

*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*