Global Brand Manager

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive end-to-end fragrance-innovation initiatives, translating concepts into launch-ready assets while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on time and in full.

  • Lifecycle ownership: shepherd concepts through design handoffs, activation assets, and vendor/agency partnerships.
  • Brand & channel alignment: turn strategy into communications and social plans that resonate with target audiences across online retailers and social platforms.
  • Market signals: lead consumer trend studies and performance analyses to feed concept development and campaign optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full lifecycle of innovation projects, including the launch of new fragrances, from initial fragrance selection to final artwork/design, ensuring seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver on time and in full (OTIF).
  • Oversee the implementation of comprehensive communication strategies for the product launches, ensuring alignment with the brand's vision and market trends.
  • Manage and refine the social media strategy, encompassing influencer partnerships, paid and organic reach, content creation, and community engagement, to maximise brand presence and consumer interaction.
  • Conduct and analyse consumer trend studies to inform the development of new concepts, future launches, and the optimisation of marketing campaign performance.
  • Collaborate with commercial teams to track marketing campaign performance (sell out Vs in store and media investments).
  • Translate strategic objectives into detailed, actionable plans that outperform competitors and drive market share growth.
  • Guide agency partners to produce innovative concepts, communications, and assets that resonate with target audiences.
  • Manage operational aspects, including budget oversight, licensor approvals, and the maintenance of key brand management tools such as the Designer Parfums Cloud.
  • Ensure the brand's presence is consistently represented across key online retailers, adhering to the latest brand guidelines and utilising updated assets.
  • Coordinate and prepare for critical meetings, including the development of presentations, product prototypes, fragrance lab samples, and display materials. In some cases, present the brand to internal or external partners, demonstrating an ability to adapt the way you present to appeal to the recipient.
  • Cultivate and maintain a strong, productive relationship with the licensor, acting as a key point of contact and brand ambassador.

Requirements

  • Degree in Marketing or Business
  • 4+ years in Marketing, preferably in fragrance or beauty, with experience in NP
  • Experience in social media and digital marketing
  • Proactive and collaborative, with excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Highly autonomous and resourceful with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Creative, with a passion for design and exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent project management skills and ability to adapt fluidly to everchanging priorities
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DESIGNER PARFUMS

Designer Parfums is a dynamic and fast-growing global fragrance house, shaping the perfume and cosmetics industry with its innovative approach. Headquartered in London, UK, we proudly operate in over 80 markets worldwide, driven by international ambition and an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence.As a family-owned business, we are dedicated to creating, developing, and distributing a diverse portfolio of brands. From heritage classics to celebrity-inspired and lifestyle fragrances, we manage some of the world's most renowned names, including Jennifer Lopez, Playboy, Cerruti, Ghost, Hawaiian Tropic, and Jean Louis Scherrer. Additionally, we are privileged to distribute the fragrances of Ariana Grande, Gant, Aigner, Guy Laroche, and Paloma Picasso.Our success is rooted in the dedication of our talented team, who bring our vision to life with creativity, passion, and expertise. At Designer Parfums, we cultivate a vibrant work environment that reflects our core family values while offering employees a platform for personal and professional growth. We embrace innovation, delivering high-impact solutions and ensuring speed to market across all our ventures.Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. From utilizing post-consumer recycled materials to prioritizing renewable energy, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact. Through rigorous Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), we continuously measure our progress, ensuring that we uphold the highest sustainability standards as we lead the fragrance industry into a greener future.At Designer Parfums, we welcome new opportunities and collaborations that will help us continue to redefine the fragrance landscape. Get in touch with us to explore how we can work together in this exciting, ever-evolving industry.

Founded in 2002
Watford, England, GBR
134 employees (55 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.8%
Direct
33.6%
Referral
21.8%
Social
6.1%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~134

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
27 (20% of company)