Global Brand Manager, Luxury & Embedded Audio

Northridge, CA (Hybrid)

$117K/yr – $172K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the global luxury brand agenda and GTM for Harman’s high-end audio portfolio, shaping strategy from product to point of sale and aligning cross‑functional teams and external partners.

  • Brand governance: define standards and messaging across B2B and consumer touchpoints
  • GTM ownership: plan launches for luxury and HEA products with cross‑functional teams
  • Agency/vendor leadership: manage budgets, performance, and negotiations to ensure quality

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead global brand positioning, planning, and governance for Harman’s luxury audio and embedded audio portfolio by driving market research, strategic planning, and brand standards across B2B and consumer touchpoints
  • Lead GTM planning for key luxury and HEA product launches
  • Drive brand-led thinking across functions—from product development through marketing
  • Oversee regular updates to website content, lead strategic redesigns as needed
  • Oversee development of luxury brand creative (campaign key visuals, videos, lifestyle/in-situ photography and more)
  • Oversee planning and execution of luxury and HEA trade events
  • Develop strategic marketing playbooks for HEA key verticals (mobile, laptop, wearables, furniture, and more)
  • Oversee external agencies and vendors, holding them accountable for performance, budget, and quality standards. Lead negotiations and resolve issues to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Use sophisticated analytical thought to interpret business challenges, evaluate campaign results, and present actionable insights. Recommend and implement improvements to products, processes, or services based on data and best practices.
  • Communicate difficult concepts clearly and negotiate differing perspectives with senior stakeholders or external partners to drive alignment and adoption of new approaches.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in brand or marketing management within global or matrixed organizations
  • Deep familiarity with luxury audio products (amplifiers, speakers, high-end home theater systems, streamers/DACs), their use cases, sales/distribution channels and target consumers
  • Experience with B2B marketing and sell-through activation
  • Expertise in brand positioning and cross-functional leadership
  • Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and external vendor relationships
  • Ability to work independently and provide guidance in highly complex situations
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience interpreting business challenges and implementing innovative solutions
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey difficult concepts to diverse audiences
  • Hands-on experience with creative development, agency management, and campaign tracking across digital, social, and traditional media channels
  • Experience with budget management and performance reporting systems (e.g., Allocadia)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with regional teams, stakeholders, and vendors globally
  • Background in consumer products, technology, or related industries preferred

Preferred

  • Background in consumer products, technology, or related industries preferred

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a Harman or customer location
  • Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
  • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
  • Competitive wellness benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
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Harman (est. 1983) is a leading manufacturer and exporter of cosmetic accessories and packaging, with over 30 years of expertise. Based in India, our ISO 15378–GMP approved facilities offer cutting-edge manufacturing processes like Plastic Injection Molding, Vacuum Metallizing, Hot Foil Stamping, Screen Printing,Powder Coating , Spray Coating , Water Transfer Coating and unique Mold Development facilities.We specialise in producing closures, nail polish brushes, glass bottles, eyeliner brushes, pharmaceutical droppers, aroma packaging, and cosmetic containers. With over 200 designs of nail polish caps and bottles, our range is fully customisable to meet customer needs.At Harman, we prioritise customer satisfaction, providing creative and tailored solutions for top cosmetics and Pharma brands. Explore our range and discover how we can give your products a custom-made look with our wide array of standard and bespoke options.

Founded in 1983
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