Global Brand Manager (Product Development experience mandatory)

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Under the lead of the Global Group Brand Manager, the Global Brand Manager has the ownership of his/her product collection he/she is in charge of, including innovations, as well as global 360 Go-To-Market activation plans.

How you will create a beautiful impact:

Manage and drive innovation from ideation to launch

• Drive the 5-10 year innovation pipeline based on the key strategic future brand territories, together with the R&D Team
• Propose a 3-year innovation plan and provide strategic recommendations for your collection
• Create and develop new innovative product concepts
• Drive the product development process as per company process, fully respecting timelines, level of quality and luxury
• Coordinate product development with the support functions (R&D, Packaging, Supply Chain…)
• Master all financial aspects of your projects (pricing, cost of goods, gross margin, discontinuation impact…)
• Deliver impactful and compelling presentations during strategic and marketing meetings

Define the strategy for the full 360 Go-To-Market activation for your programs

• Propose the go-to market strategy including target and touchpoints to be activated
• Contribute to inspiring creative and impactful big ideas
• Contribute to clear briefs to the full 360 team (Studio, Education, CRM, Digital, Visual Merchandising, Communication and PR)

Research & analysis

• Track collection performance and provide post-launch reviews
• Screen competitive activity, detailed offer and launches including newcomers in the marketplace
• Remain relentlessly up-to-date on future product and market trends, consumer insights in beauty and skin care as well as in the luxury industry and other industries of interest (art, design, hospitality etc.)
• Stay on top of client experience, digital and media trends impacting the world of beauty and luxury.

What you need to become our next audacious talent:

• Min 3-4 years’ experience in a marketing function in the beauty and luxury industry, including product development (skincare mandatory),with a proven track-record
• Creative thinker able to foster audacity and turn ideas into concepts
• Strong leadership with diplomatic influence
• Well-structured and excellent analytical skills, financial fluency, detail-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple projects with cross-functional teams in a multi-cultural environment
• Knowledge of luxury client mindset and distribution
• A complementary experience in operational marketing in a country or region is welcome
• At ease with the digital consumer journey and ecosystem
• Motivated to relocate to Zurich and embrace our Swiss brand values
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills - fluent in English, spoken and in writing.

Why your journey with us will be unique:

• We care about our employees’ well-being: we contribute to the cost of your health insurance
• In addition to your 25 working days holidays, overtime is compensated with 8.5 additional days off: enjoy a summer day at the beach and a nice Christmas break
• Exclusive access to our staff boutique at HQ to purchase our amazing products at a discounted price and with the help of a Beauty Advisor
• We recognise the importance of flexible work: you can work from home for up to 2 days a week
• A brand new office location in the centre of Zurich
• And more.

The world of La Prairie is just a few steps away:

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At La Prairie we work on creating a diverse & inclusive culture by having a balanced population and an open, safe, trusting and accepting culture. We believe that diversity amongst our talents is the strength of our House and we support professional equality for everyone. We welcome applicants with and from diverse backgrounds.