Brand Manager (Global Fashion Brand)

 

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN001699/JB

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Location:

Capetown, South Africa


SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Buying Manager  to join a diverse multinational consumer Brand Business representing well-known global apparel and footwear brands.

POSITION INFO:
As the Brand Custodian of a global Fashion Apparel brand, the primary function of this role is product selection, range building and ensuring appropriate pricing architecture, in order to provide a balanced product range and assortment of merchandise. Responsible for fostering a close relationship with the Brand Principal and will be directly accountable for the effective leadership and profitable management of the brand.

Essential duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for driving brand strategy to achieve a financial performance in line with Brand positioning and agreed objectives.
  • Responsible for leading full buying process for the brand including range architecture and development, design, and procurement of seasonal product ranges.
  • Coordinate planning and budgeting incl. post seasonal analysis, market feedback, trend analysis, and retail shopping lists.
  • Collaborate with Planning to agree sales plan, profitability targets and pricing architecture.
  • Collaborate with Marketing to effectively develop and execute the brand marketing strategy.
  • Build and develop professional relationships with the Brand Principal, key customers & accounts.
  • Ensure the range satisfies both the wholesale and retail strategies and provide input to both these channels.
  • Collaborate with Retail Operations to co-ordinate seasonal retail and wholesale VM strategy and to successfully implement all VM guidelines in line with Brand standards.
  • Guide & influence all Brand DNA experiences in both retail and wholesale channels.
Education & Experience Requirements
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Buying or Brand Management.
  • 5-8 years’ experience in a senior Brand/Buying Management capacity, in a Fashion Retail environment.
Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
  • Good problem-solving skills and a creative approach for new ideas
  • High level of organisation
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Computer literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Ability to travel (local and overseas)
Core Competencies
  • Attitude - Enthusiastic, positive “can do" attitude with regards to work and motivates others to do the same.
  • Ownership - Assumes responsibility for his/her own job, tasks, and actions.
  • Commitment - Working with urgency and focus to be successful in achieving individual and company goals. Always looks after the best interest of the team and the company.
  • Drive & Energy - Proactive, always ensuring that everything is achieved in the most productive way with a sense of purpose.
  • Delivery - Acting, at all times, with integrity, providing quality service, being reliable and responsible. Taking time out to understand client, customer, and business needs. Always meeting and exceeding expectations.
  • Relationships - Treating one another with respect, providing support to one another, working co-operatively and making our work environment a fun and enjoyable place.
  • Communication - Encouraging a culture of understanding, honesty and transparency by sharing relevant information with fellow colleagues and departments in a timeous and effective manner.
  • Integrity - Demonstrating sound ethical and moral principles at work. Being honest, and open with co-workers and managers.
  • Quality - Produces work of a high standard that is complete, accurate and in the correct format; checks the accuracy of own work; identifies and corrects errors.
 
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