Brand Manager - Retail/Beauty Firm

Retail Brand Manager Beauty Company

Description:

Job Title: Manager Retail Brand Management

Location: Mumbai

Role Overview:

Were looking for a dynamic and analytical Retail Brand Manager to drive brand growth, performance, and in-store excellence for our portfolio. The role demands strong commercial judgement, cross-functional leadership, and hands-on execution, along with the ability to mentor and guide a small team.

Key Responsibilities:

Brand Growth & Performance:

- Own end-to-end brand strategy, revenue growth, and performance across stores.

- Analyze sales trends, consumer insights, and category performance to identify growth opportunities.

- Build strong brand partnerships and align on plans, launches, and marketing calendars.

Inventory Planning & Optimization:

- Lead store-wise and SKU-wise forecasting and inventory planning.

- Identify and liquidate slow-moving/problem inventory in collaboration with SCM and Retail Ops.

- Ensure optimal stock availability and minimize gaps.

Retail Execution & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Ensure seamless execution of launches, activations, and VM updates across stores.

- Work closely with Retail Ops, VM, Projects, NSO, and Training to elevate in-store brand experience.

- Drive operational readiness and consistency across the network.

Team Leadership:

- Coach, guide, and manage a small team to ensure high-quality execution and performance.

- Foster a culture of ownership, agility, and data-led decision-making.

Process Excellence & Reporting:

- Maintain performance dashboards and deliver actionable insights in weekly/monthly reviews.

- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and brand operations.

Qualifications & Skills:

- 5 to7 years experience in retail brand management/category management.

- Strong analytical and commercial skills; proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.

- Excellent cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management abilities.

- Experience in leading or mentoring a small team.

- Strong execution mindset with attention to detail in a fast-paced retail environment.