Marketing Manager - Beauty brand (Operational role) - London
* £50,000 per year
The role of Marketing Manager - Beauty brand (Operational role):
* Strategic Programme Management: Develop and manage a comprehensive, rolling annual critical path for global influencer campaigns, ensuring effective communication and adherence to timelines by all teams involved.
* Global Logistics Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end inbound flow of all componentry Purchase Orders (POs) to distribution hubs, working closely with global operations teams to mitigate risks and ensure accurate tracking and communication.
* Componentry and Procurement Oversight: Ensure seamless creation and validation of Bill of Materials (BOMs) set-up, collaborating with the purchasing department to secure timely placements of POs and precise SKU details.
* Cost Management and Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations with couriers, carriers, and assembly partners to optimise global cost efficiencies, maintain detailed records, and provide comprehensive cost forecasts to the Finance department.
* Quality Control and Assurance: Implement and oversee quality assurance processes across all global assembly and despatch activities to guarantee accuracy and maintain consistent delivery standards.
* Operational Reporting and Communication: Maintain clear, comprehensive campaign overviews and promptly communicate issues related to damages, returns, or incorrect addresses, collaborating with relevant teams to implement corrective measures.
* Administrative Excellence: Supervise back-office operations, including database management and system updates, ensuring smooth and efficient management of administrative aspects throughout the campaign lifecycle.
* Process Optimisation and Leadership: Champion the development and continuous improvement of processes, workflows, and best practices to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and support programme scalability.
* Supplier Relations and Innovation: Proactively source new suppliers and oversee their onboarding, fostering long-term relationships to support future growth. Introduce innovative solutions to enhance logistics, quality control, and team training.
* Team and Stakeholder Management: Lead and mentor junior staff, foster a collaborative culture, and provide strategic direction to ensure programme objectives are met.
* Asset Management: Take ownership of critical production logs, campaign presentations, and the artwork/asset library, ensuring adherence to established procedures and brand guidelines.
The ideal Marketing Manager - Beauty brand (Operational role):
* Extensive Project Management Expertise: Proven track record in managing large-scale, complex projects, preferably within the beauty or similar consumer product industries.
* Strategic Leadership: Ability to guide and align global cross-functional teams towards unified goals, fostering strong partnerships and collaborative approaches.
* Industry Passion: Demonstrated enthusiasm for the beauty industry and a deep understanding of influencer marketing dynamics.
* Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong ability to articulate complex ideas and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Multitasking and Agility: High capability to manage multiple projects concurrently and adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
* Detail-Oriented and Analytical: Meticulous attention to detail and data-driven decision-making skills.
* Resilience and Initiative: Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and navigating challenges with a positive, solutions-focused mindset.
* Innovative Thinking: Ability to develop and implement forward-thinking solutions that drive programme success.
Hours
* As specified in the role description if applicable.