BRAND MANAGER

Create and manage an annual business development plan for the company

Proactively identify new business opportunities to provide increased sales

Provide up to date reports on existing and new business opportunities
Increase revenue through sales of new products/services
Communicate new product/service developments to customers in a timely manner
Follow up on new business opportunities
Involve in the development of the company’s long term planning that identifies new business opportunities, markets and partners
Coordinating regular meetings and preparing regular reports outlining the brand’s performance
Manage the development of marketing and sales aid/promotional materials for Sales to effectively promote and generate consistent sales and profit growth;
Proactively identify and recommend business-building initiatives;
Responsible for day-to-day management of the brand (forecasting, sales updates) Lead cross functional teams;
Monitoring and analyzing business performance vis-à-vis business goals
Identify, develop, and launch new and existing concepts and products supporting the brand portfolio;
Responsible for early commercialization process including qualifying the concept, positioning, pricing, presenting to Sales and retailers, forecasting volume, and getting budget approved;
Develop rollout plans for new products;
Delivering internal and external presentations regarding new product introductions
Monitor product performance against projections;

Ability to work on cross-functional teams in both leadership and member roles;
Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills;
Analytical skills, not only for presenting data but also for summarizing the findings and proposing recommendations for future improvement;
Must possess strong interpersonal and relationship building skills;
Must have a style that promotes respect, credibility and trust throughout the organization;
Must be a business leader and a calculated risk taker;
Strong project management and leadership skills;
Strategic thinker and creative marketer;
Results oriented and self-motivated.