Associate Brand Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and partner in development and execution of the business area strategy and related section of category review process.
• Manage a portion of the business area.
• Responsible for product development innovation plan and flow for new launches.
• Write product briefs.
• Strategic product sourcing and vendor management.
• Conduct testing and regulatory processes on products.
• Create and approve program shade/fragrance names with Legal.
• Create and manage internal testing and direction as needed.
• Own packaging development with designer.
• Populate development tracker with approvals and ensure on-track item setup.
• Ensure on-time delivery for launches, including forecast tracking and PO due dates.
• Develop and execute marketing initiatives, including key launch 360 marketing plans and dotcom brand presentation strategy.
• Oversee Ulta Beauty Collection's role in corporate marketing initiatives (PR, Influencer Content, Marketing Sample Turnover).
• Own sampling initiatives, develop samples and plans, and maintain sampling budget.
• Collaborate with buyers on securing and developing off-shelf placement and marketing collateral for in-store merchandising.
• Proactively assess and monitor the competitive landscape and marketplace for opportunities or threats.
• Responsible for planogram flow and execution, including add/delete, productivity assessment, item setup, schematic and shelf strip content, fixture development, and graphics.
• Proof planogram and graphic strips.
• Pull, prepare, and analyze reports from BW, SAP, or Merchandising systems as needed.
• Complete ongoing training and development courses.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Distribution Centers, eCommerce, Marketing, Operations, Planning & Allocation, Stores, and brand partners.
• Manage vendor portfolio, performance, and relationships to maximize profitability.
• Negotiate vendor terms, item costs, exclusivity, newness, or exits to support financial plans and strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in merchandising, planning, or inventory, with a strong preference for product development experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Solid communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of SAP and SAP Hana is a plus.
• Creative problem solver.
• Passion for the business.
• Strong financial aptitude and analytical ability.
• Capability to lead supplier meetings.
• Some travel required.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of SAP and SAP Hana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Pay range from $66,200.00 to $84,052.80 annually, with potential for additional bonus compensation.
• Additional information about benefits available at https://learn.bswift.com/ulta.