IOPE Brand/Trade Marketing Manager

New York City, NY (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the U.S. IOPE brand marketing spine, leading product launches, retail partnerships, and cross-channel campaigns with data-driven storytelling for both in-store and e-commerce audiences.

  • Brand & Campaign Ownership: shape annual and seasonal plans, translate global strategy to U.S. market goals, and drive brand narrative across retail and owned touchpoints
  • Retail & Channel Leadership: own retailer marketing plans, tentpoles, and asset delivery while coordinating with Sales and Retail for commercial objectives
  • Analytics & Optimization: track KPIs, monitor channel performance, and deliver insights to inform future plans

Job Description

IOPE US brand marketing ownership across product launches, brand campaigns, retail marketing, and seasonal planning.

  • Responsibilities: Develop annual and seasonal brand plans in alignment with global strategy and local market goals
  • Lead go-to-market strategy & execution for new product launches and hero franchise support
  • Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities
  • Lead channel-specific marketing strategies across key retail partners and platforms (online and in-store)
  • Develop retailer marketing plans, including launches, tentpoles, promotions, sampling, and merchandising initiatives
  • Serve as the primary marketing point of contact for retailer teams, managing timelines, asset delivery, and execution
  • Coordinate with Sales and Retail partners to ensure alignment on product storytelling, brand priorities, and commercial objectives
  • Support Digital team as needed to ensure optimal brand and produce representation on e-commerce sites
  • Own brand-led campaign strategy and execution across retail, e-commerce, and owned brand touchpoints (excluding social, PR, and influencer execution)
  • Partner with Integrated Communications, Creative, and Digital teams to bring campaigns to life across all channels

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field
  • 5–7+ years of brand marketing experience, ideally in the beauty, skincare, or consumer goods industry
  • Proven experience leading campaigns from strategy through execution
  • Strong analytical and project management skills with attention to detail
  • Clear communicator and natural collaborator across departments and cultures
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Passion for skincare and beauty

Preferred

  • Experience working with or within global/Korean beauty brands
  • Strong understanding of U.S. retail landscape (Sephora, Ulta, Amazon, etc.)
  • Experience leading day-to-day retailer relationships
  • Comfort using performance and consumer data to inform decisions
  • Proficiency in Korean is a plus, but not required

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • HSA Employer Contributions and FSA Options
  • 401k Participation with company matching.
  • Discount on all APUS Brands Products
  • Gratis Program - Gift box with top selling products, twice a year
  • Paid Maternity Leave
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation / Personal days / Sick days
  • Company offered Mental Counseling for all employees
  • Office-closed holidays and floating holidays