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Assistant Brand Account Manager
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 (DOE)
Location: Wakefield
Hours: Mon-Fri, Full-time
Permanent Position
Role Overview
Reporting to the Brand and Strategic Partnerships Manager and responsible for supporting the Brand team in the development and maintenance of brands they sell or wish to sell, via their online store, supporting with establishing and continually developing mutually beneficial, collaborative working relationships with all the brands that they sell. Supporting the Brand team in taking appropriate action to ensure continued growth including increasing demand, sales etc. Working as part of the brand team to order stock, submitting purchase orders and tracking deliveries. Working with the Brand team to support the onboarding of new brands, including market and competitor analysis and successful launch.
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The Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Brand Account Manager:
* Support the Brand team in building strong, collaborative relationships with brand representatives
* Act as the conduit between the business and brands, ensuring positive and productive partnerships
* Assist in delivering marketing and brand-specific plans, working closely with content and e-commerce teams
* Lead on agreed brand-specific plans and present these to brands for collaborative execution
* Order stock in line with purchase orders and minimum order requirements
* Track deliveries and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate arrival of stock
* Communicate with internal teams regarding stock status, shortages, and estimated delivery times
* Conduct brand analysis (demand, exposure, etc.) to identify growth opportunities
* Support onboarding of new brands, including competitor analysis and successful launch strategies
* Liaise with brands on new product launches, coordinating logistics, descriptions, imagery, and marketing materials
* Assist with implementation and management of box strategies, including Beauty Boxes and themed boxes
* Carry out administrative duties as directed by the Senior Brand Manager
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The Key Requirements of the Assistant Brand Account Manager:
Essential:
* Experience managing external supplier relationships
* Experience creating and implementing brand plans
* Ability to build mutually beneficial relationships and maximise sales
* Strong communication and writing skills
* Ability to analyse data and develop creative ideas
* Project management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple stakeholders
* Customer-focused approach
* Proactive, flexible, and able to make a difference
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings if needed
Desirable:
* Experience in the cosmeceuticals industry
* Positive attitude with high motivation and creativity
* Ability to work under pressure
* Understanding of cosmeceutical industry trends and buying motivators
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Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age