Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Division information
Spectrum brands` home & personal care (hpc) appliances business participates on a global basis in small electric appliances, shave/groom appliances and beauty appliancesOur well- known brands include george foreman®, black+decker®, farberware®, breadman®, juiceman®, russell hobbs® and remington®Our products appeal to consumer trends for healthy eating, stay-at-home cooking, creating today`s new hair style and much moreWe distinguish our product offerings from the competition by employing forward thinking, innovative technologies matched with a strong understanding of consumer needs to bring to market high quality, superior products that delight the end user.
Job summary
This role can be done from a dedicated home office in most states in the continental us.
This role is a leadership position within the organization, with strategic ownership of the us remington® brand portfolio with approxSales of $200mmAs a leader, the incumbent must have the skillsets & experience necessary to make sound business decisions, competently manage and develop direct reports, set strategic direction and influence internal/external stakeholders to follow that direction.
Primary duties & responsibilities
The brand director will have responsibility for optimizing short and long term volume and profit performance for a brand portfolio by developing, championing & executing the strategic vision
Ownership of p&l for assigned brand(s) – accountable for performance against plan
Develop and deliver annual brand/business plans
Executional excellence of new product launches
Manage significant advertising budget
Manage overall product portfolio & mix
Develop cross-channel pricing strategies
Set strategic direction and oversee consumer advertising and public relations
Maintain up-to-date competitive benchmarking, in partnership with market insights and trade marketing
Develop and direct consumer research strategies, and execute in partnership with market insights
Serve as the lead “voice” for assigned brand portfolio for all key constituencies, including sales, new product development, operations and finance
Other duties as assigned
Education and experience profile
Bachelor`s degree required, mba strongly preferred.
8+ years of packaged goods brand management experience with a record of increasing responsibility and delivering proven results
5+ years of profit and loss responsibility, including marketing budget management
Experience managing and developing direct reports and team (manages team of 6)
Has managed all four key areas of marketing responsibility (the four “p’s”): product development, pricing, promotion & advertising, and place (channel/distribution strategy)
Experience leveraging internal/external business performance data to inform strategic decisions
Has led development and delivery of key account sales presentations
Required skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must exhibit strategic thinking skills (ability to see the big picture)
Must be able to balance strategic planning (“creating the future”) with tactical execution (“running the business”)
Must have ability to analyze complex data and situations and develop a range of simple solutions
Must be able to utilize quantitative, qualitative and syndicated research to develop brand plans
Must be an excellent presenter, with strong presence and an ability to influence key internal and external customers
Solid understanding of traditional business software applications (ms office, etc.)
Must have strong ability to interact and collaborate with multiple functions throughout the organization
Must be able to manage & develop direct reports to maximize their potential
Work environment
This role can be done from a dedicated home office in most states in the continental us.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classificationIt is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Spectrum brands is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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