Overview
Brand Manager Jobs in New York, NY at Confidential
Position requires three days per week in NYC office. Must currently live in the NY Metro area,
Major soft home textiles company (think bedding, sheets, towels, pillows, windows etc.) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Brand Manager
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Key Responsibiliti
- esDevelop and execute quarterly merchandise line plans for all product categories and channels of business aligned with brand identity, trend direction, and business goal
- s.Merchandise plans should be detailed and actionable, providing clear guidance for all cross-functional teams—design, product development, packaging, and sales—including target SKUs, pricing tiers, packaging needs, and storytelling theme
- s.Ensure merchandise line plans align with PLM system, reflecting product development status, transitions, and lifecycle timelines for both domestic and international assortment
- s.Position each brand effectively within the competitive landscape by conducting regular market analysis, focusing on design, price, and value comparison
- s.Create and manage a “good-better-best” pricing structure for internal planning and pricing strateg
- y.Ensure brands meet company sales, pricing, and margin target
- s.Conduct margin analysis for all programs; present any that fall short of targets to the VP of Merchandising for approva
- l.Collaborate with the operations team to reduce cost of goods sold, including identifying cost-saving opportunities in product development and material
- s.Develop and manage open-to-buy (OTB) plans by product category and seaso
- n.Partner with the planning team to ensure clarity around production minimums and cost implications of less-than-minimum order
- s.Serve as the key liaison between brand partners (including international teams) and internal departments, ensuring alignment across all stages of product development and marketin
- g.Lead weekly meetings with internal teams to emphasize alignment and set prioritie
- s.Lead quarterly assortment meetings and seasonal handoff meetings with product, design, sales, and planning teams to review trends, development status, and strategic directio
- n.Monitor weekly performance of wholesale and retail programs by pattern, style, and customer feedback; provide ongoing placement and longevity analysis to the VP of Merchandisin
- g.Ensure timely execution of the product development cycle and alignment with merchandising calendar goal
- s.Drive packaging development for all business tiers; collaborate with the packaging team on innovative, retail-optimized solution
- s.Enter and manage packaging requirements in the packaging application as neede
- d.Oversee the creation of romance copy and A+ content for all e-commerce products, ensuring alignment with brand voice and optimized online experienc
- e.Manage photography and video shoots for packaging and marketing assets, ensuring brand consistency and staying within budge
- t.Coordinate with brand teams for all required photography and creative asset approval
- s.Support the sales team with product positioning, placement strategies, and sell-in tool
- s.Provide guidance on production minimums and alternative approaches to support placement viability and inventory managemen
- t.Publish and maintain seasonal price lists and quarterly brand assortment update
- s.Prepare and send agendas prior to all brand meetings; share organized recaps and next steps post-meetin
- g.Deliver brand-specific reporting as required, including sales performance, forecasts, and retail update
- s.Present bi-annual business reviews to senior management, including sales analysis by customer, item performance, design-to-placement ratios, market insights, pricing, and long-term strategy (24–36 months
- ).Attend weekly calendar meetings, bi-weekly internal team syncs, and monthly retail customer meetings as neede
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Requiremen
- ts:Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising/Marketing or related discipline is requi
- redMinimum of five years of previous experience in a brand management, marketing or retail posit
- ionMinimum of four years of buying line exposure and understanding of retail cyc
- lesKnowledge of competitive market is vital in order to determine future trends and needs in addition to identifying core product opportunit
- iesStrong computer skills with proficiency in Excel and Word and strong proficiency in
- PLMExcellent communication skills (written and ora
- l).Possess strong organizational, negotiation and analytical skills and ability to prioritize w
- orkAbility to handle confidential informat
- ionAbility to multi-task on a routine basis, be detail-oriented, adapt plans and change direction as needed, have a proactive mindset and have the ability to perform the job under a moderate to high level of str
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Title: Brand Manager
Company: Confidential
Location: New York, NY
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