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Brand Director

England Permanent £120,000 - £130,000 per year View Job Description
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in brand strategy and financial planning, and track record of driving commercial success in the beauty, cosmetics or beauty device sectorThis fantastic opportunity is to influence a high-growth category and work with senior stakeholders to drive brand and business success.
  • New role in brand strategy, category planning, and commercial execution
  • Global player in the beauty and devices sector

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised beauty and personal care brand. Operating in multiple markets, it offers a diverse portfolio of skincare, cosmetics, fragrance, and beauty devices, combining innovation, affordability, and accessibility. The company is known for its strong entrepreneurial culture, with a focus on social impact, sustainability, and digital transformation, it continues to evolve, leveraging both e-commerce and traditional sales channels to drive growth in a competitive market.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute the long-term category strategy, setting commercial KPIs and growth targets.
  • Partner with commercial markets to create the perfect go-to-market mix, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and execution excellence.
  • Lead the Brand Planning Team, responsible for category merchandising, financial modeling, and commercial planning.
  • Act as a key member of the Leadership Team, representing the category at executive forums, including Growth Council and ELT.
  • Oversee commercial trade updates, monthly performance reviews, and top-tier trade commentary forums.
  • Drive innovation by identifying white space opportunities and building business cases to support growth.
  • Develop activation content, brand propositions, playbooks, and tool-kits to support successful market execution.
  • Partner with agencies and creative teams to develop industry-leading campaigns, particularly for Q4 gifting.
  • Work closely with Finance and RGM teams to implement robust commercial pricing strategies and ensure profitability targets are met.
  • Lead transformation projects and multiple project squads within a year to drive category evolution.



The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in brand strategy, category planning, and commercial execution within the beauty, cosmetics or beauty device industry.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Strategic mindset with expertise in financial modeling, business case development, and performance analysis.
  • Experience in leading global launches and ensuring best-in-class execution.
  • Ability to drive innovation and develop compelling brand activations across multiple channels.



What's on Offer

Competitive six figure salary, performance related bonus, executive package

Contact
Louise Shepherd
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6664923
Phone number
+44 11 6282 1560

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Louise Shepherd
Consultant phone
+44 11 6282 1560
Job reference
JN-022025-6664923