Brand Manager (Full Time)
Description
Industry: Importing, distribution, and Ecommerce
Location: Tallahassee, FL (in-office/hybrid strongly preferred, but remote candidates selectively considered)
Compensation: Annual salary commensurate with experience + a full benefit package (see below for details)
About us: Golden Lighting, a nationally recognized brand, is a growing company of about 40 employees specializing in the design and manufacture of residential lighting products. We are a privately held company (not a publicly traded one), which means we make business decisions that benefit our employees and customers instead of focusing on increasing the share value of outside investors. We are also not a start-up company that could close shop if the next round of venture capital doesn’t come through. One of our core values is being innovative within our industry, and we are constantly researching new product trends, more streamlined ways of operating, and new technologies to develop. As Golden Lighting is in an exciting growth phase, we are searching for a motivated and creative Brand Manager to join our team.
About this position: The Brand Manager will develop and implement brand activities that increase brand value, awareness, and market share. You will work closely with different teams to create and execute brand-building initiatives that resonate with the target market and increase sales. You will also be tasked with developing budgets, forecasting sales figures, and assessing KPIs and ROI.
To succeed in this position you must understand consumer behavior, be up to date on market trends, and continuously monitor competitor activity. You will also be responsible for conducting research, analyzing data, developing go-to-market strategies, and reporting on brand performance. The culture at Golden Lighting is one where managers are expected to be “doers” who model the work ethic that it takes to succeed. All of this will lead to developing our lighting product range to maximize sales and profitability.
We think you’ll be a good fit for this position if you:
- Have experience analyzing market trends and determining which products to focus on
- Are naturally competitive and constantly figure out ways to be an industry leader
- Enjoy the creative process of planning campaigns to promote the business and generate traffic
- Want to be responsible for how a product line is branded and perceived online
- Like collaborating across different departments to meet business goals
- Are comfortable being a leader and having ownership over project performance
- Like being part of the entire marketing campaign process, from ideation to implementation to final analysis
- Are naturally curious and intuitive, and use those traits to approach solving problems from all angles
- Enjoy a balance between “boots on the ground” and high level management tasks
- Are good at creating engaging and informative content for various marketing channels
- Like following trends in home decór or interior design
If you’re interested, please read on!
Essential Functions of the Brand Manager:
- Developing strategies and managing marketing campaigns across print, broadcast and online platforms to ensure that products and services meet customers’ expectations and to build the credibility of brands
- Carrying out market research in order to keep up to date with customer trends, as well as trying to predict future trends
- Analyzing the success of marketing campaigns and creating reports
- Supervising advertising, product design, and other forms of marketing to maintain consistency in branding
- Meeting with clients and working with colleagues across multiple departments (such as marketing assistants, marketing managers and chief marketing officers)
- Managing a budget and a team of five employees
- Organizing events such as product launches, exhibitions, and photoshoots
- Working hand-in-hand with our manufacturing partners to ensure quality and branding standards
- Leading the design, marketing, and branding teams to deliver results
Requirements
This job might be for you if you:
- Have 5+ years of professional marketing or brand management experience demonstrating successful marketing campaigns and engaging content creation
- Have 3+ years of supervisory experience mentoring junior level marketing employees
- Have a hands-on, “in the trenches” style work ethic, high level of energy, and contagious enthusiasm
- Are highly proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Are able to effectively explain your thoughts, ideas, and analysis results (both written and oral)
- Have previous experience with strategy development and planning campaigns that can promote the business and generate genuine consumer traffic
- Have experience with graphic design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite)
- Have experience with website analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Have experience with email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp)
- Have experience with a CRM or ERP system
- Can successfully pass a background check and drug screening
- Are comfortable traveling domestically a few times a year (approximately 10% travel) We are open to considering out-of-town candidates who wish to work remotely, but would highly prefer applicants that are willing to relocate to Tallahassee, FL.
Benefits
Here at Golden Lighting, we understand that highly satisfied employees are key to a thriving business. This is why we offer:
- A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, and professional growth
- Competitive annual salary that is commensurate with experience (salary expectations will be discussed very early in the application process)
- 90% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available first of the month after 60 days of FT employment, available to all immediate family members too)
- 100% employer-paid life insurance (up to $50,000, with the option to purchase additional coverage)
- Matching contributions to a 401k retirement account (4% match, available first of the month after 90 days of FT employment)
- Paid holidays and vacation day accrual (beginning immediately)
- Numerous off-site and team-building activities
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional brand management experience
- 3+ years of management experience
- College degree in marketing, business, or relevant field preferred
- Ability to travel domestically a few times per year
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
How to Apply
If you think you’d be a good fit, we’d love to see you apply!
When applying, please upload your resume and a cover letter that includes contact information for three (3) professional references (either phone number or email address).
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Job Originally Posted on: Monday, January 8, 2024