Assistant Manager - Brand Marketing

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The position is responsible to develop and implement the long and short-term marketing strategies of the brands assigned.

Responsible for brand management, budget management, business development and people management.

• Work closely with the brands assigned and manage the marketing services function to support the brand and ensure that all above and below the line materials are delivered within budget and that the content and quality of all communications enhance the brand and grow the business in line with brand objectives.
• Responsible for campaigns for existing and new stores, building and maintaining media relationships and ensuring effective communications with agencies in all markets.
• Integrated communication strategy for enhancing brand equity and brand preference.
• Efficient media management and planning for optimum utilization of resources.
• Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising, and promotional activities.
• Understanding of product positioning and brand management backed with strong understanding of brand communication using integrated communication tools.

• Formulating marketing plans for overall development and accomplishment of top and bottom-line profitability of the brand.
• Develop new clients and negotiate with them to secure profitable business.

• Plan and execute marketing strategies to achieve desired volume, market share and profit objectives.
• Enhance brand visibility and accelerate business growth through aggressive business development strategies.
• Develop strategic relationships with key accounts from various sectors to understand their requirements.
• Provision customized solutions i.e. products and services as well as cultivating relations for retention and acquisition.
• Develop sales and customer marketing campaign for the organization based on market trends, new market identification and consumption patterns.
• Formulate and identify strategic alliances for developing new business partners in different regions to open new lines of business.

• Conduct competitor analysis by keeping abreast of market trends and competitor moves and identifying prospective clients from various sectors and generating business from the existing.
• Adept in handling all the retail operations detailed market analysis, range and product selections, marketing, and client servicing.
• Identify customer segments, buying behavior and preferences through the loyalty program by analyzing their consumption behavior and formulating specific initiative.
• Manage customer centric operations and ensure customer satisfaction by achieving service quality norms.
• Identify current market trends, gather competitor’s data, identify consumer insights to increase brand penetration and brand loyalty in the market.
• Responsible for advertising media planning and working with local and national media houses, creative team, researchers, and other media contacts for preparing cost effective Media Plan.
• Align with creative team and visual merchandisers to finalize campaign designs.

The ideal Assistant Marketing Manager in a retail company should have 5+ years of progressive experience in brand management, with a minimum of 4 years specifically in the retail sector. Proven success in developing and implementing strategic brand initiatives, enhancing customer engagement, and achieving measurable business results is essential.

Chief Marketing Officer, Regional Marketing Team, Brand Head, Sales Manager, Government Relations Team, Country Manager, etc.