Manager, Brand Strategy & Planning

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate project briefs aligned with the strategic ambitions and goals of the Maison.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, roles & responsibilities and success criteria, in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Lead and oversee the execution of projects, ensuring adherence to objectives and deadlines.
• Proactively monitor project progress, identify any risks of derailment, and develop contingency plans.
• Create effective communication channels between all project stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates tailored to the audience (project taskforce, North America Executives, and International Executives, etc.).
• Foster a collaborative environment, motivating and guiding project teams to achieve objectives and to think creatively.
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and ability to build trusted relationships with all stakeholders.
• Lead the post-event reporting process, conducting thorough analyses of project outcomes.
• Highlight key performance indicators (KPIs), measuring project success against defined objectives.
• Outline key success factors, identify and document areas for continued improvement, providing actionable recommendations for future projects and processes.
• Contribute to the definition and articulation of presentations and ad hoc decks (including but not limited to Market Action Plan, Category Action Plan & Business Reviews).
• Work closely with colleagues across functions to gather input, identify synergies, and ensure alignment of strategic initiatives.
• Support market research and competitive analysis to inform brand positioning and strategic decisions.
• Support team meetings, workshops, and alignment sessions to facilitate collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management preferred, with a focus on brand strategy, marketing, or brand development, preferably within the luxury goods sector or a similar industry.
• Exceptional communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Highly collaborative team player with experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Expertise in presentation design [VR1.1] and data visualization.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point etc.).
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project) is an added bonus.

Pay

Expected salary range: $100,000 to $120,000 plus incentives.