Junior Brand Manager Bath & Body and Fragrance London, England
Job description
Your role in a nutshell
The Junior Brand Manager Bath&Body and Fragrance will be a champion of the brand and drive forward our Bath&Body and Fragrance portfolios. This person will be exposed to the full marketing and development mix helping to maximise the core portfolios as well as developing impactful innovation that drives customer acquisition. Bath&Body and Fragrance are the sensorial heartlands of The Body Shop so this role will focus on continuing to fuel this rich, olfactive universe with an emphasis on delighting the customer with our product offers. The ideal candidate must have a passion for beauty, balanced with customer centricity- appreciating that the product messaging and the omni-channel experience are as important as delivering on great formulations for NPD.
More about the role
BRAND EQUITY: Ensure product development and its communication assets stay true to the brand purpose across all touch points.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Masters product development from ideation to launch. Works alongside the Head of Marketing to develop a three year innovation pipe aligned with global category targets. Ensure all elements of the marketing mix are respected, especially product and pricing.
BRAND DEVELOPMENT: Skilfully translate brand purpose and strategy into product concepts.
MARKET SELL IN: Responsible to deliver sell-in packs to Markets and provide regular updates.
COLLABORATION: Work in close collaboration with the Brand Experience, Insights, R&I, Creative Studio, Product Development, Digital, Visual Merchandising, Communications, Commercial, Retail Academy & Key Markets to develop a solid brand development strategy.
CONSUMER & MARKETS INTELLIGENCE: In depth category knowledge acquired through competition and category research to feed into NPD conversations. Have a clear understanding on consumer and market trends to make our brand and NPD’s more meaningful & relevant.
What we look for
Experience:
- Experience in similar Brand Manager positions within a large, international retailer/FMCG (preferably within the Cosmetics Industry)
- Brand building and development experience in driving brand strategies & campaigns
- Strong expertise in NPD and launches to markets
Desirable:
- Experience working in an Agile environment
Competencies required:
- Passionate about beauty
- Strong analytical skills with ability to dissect data into concrete actionable strategies.
- Ability to leverage meaningful consumer insights into NPD and campaign ideas.
- Ability to work smartly with a clear sense of prioritization.
- Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills, being able to influence key stakeholders within the business.
- Creative mindset and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and to build strong relationships across the business.
- Proactivity and a positive can-do attitude
The Body Shop
When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good – that’s us. Over 40 years later, we’re proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We’re the original ethical beauty brand. We’ve got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We’re all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We’re never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here.
The Body Shop, along with Aesop and Natura, is part of Natura & Co, a global, multi-channel and multi-brand cosmetics group that is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. Group owner Natura is Brazil's number one cosmetics manufacturer. Sustainable development has been the company's guiding principle since it was founded in 1969. In fact, this is an incredibly exciting time for The Body Shop. We’re fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who’s not afraid to mix things up.
Benefits
a 6% contributory pension plan (that rises with loyalty)
23 days holiday plus bank holidays - time to refresh and recharge
1 Self Love Day – An extra day off per year to recharge and focus on what you love to do most
3 additional days a year to volunteer in the local community to support the causes you feel most passionate about
Discretionary bonus scheme
LOVE Money – Money from us to spend on YOUR wellbeing - pamper yourself on us. Every year.
50% employee discount on our products and access to sample sales
Access to Perks at Work, our online shopping channel with exclusive deals & discounts
Access to our Nourish platform, where you have access at certain times of the year to fantastic benefits such as; Buying/Selling holiday, Pension Top Up, Private Medical Insurance options, Green Car Benefits, Cycle To Work scheme, Techscheme, On site nursery (for Littlehampton colleagues), and much more!
Life Assurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) – We work with experts to support you on all aspects of your Wellbeing: Physical, Mental and Financial.
AND - we have also implemented Hybrid working into our HQ’s in London Bridge and Littlehampton, West Sussex, where our teams spend 4 days a fortnight.
Diversity Statement
At The Body Shop, we firmly believe that equality is a human right and that all people should have an equal opportunity to pursue their dreams and aspirations. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is recognized. We value diversity and consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We are proud to have a number of different active employee inclusion networks that serve not just as catalysts for change, but also to build a spirit of diversity, equality, inclusivity, and provide safe supportive spaces for engagement and solidarity for members of these communities. The Body Shop is also committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please let us know in your application or email us at [email protected].
