Assistant Brand Manager
Warren James
We are searching for an awesome Assistant Brand Manager who is organized, creative, able to take direction well, and is interested in the cool properties and content creators we work with every day. In this position, under the guidance of the Brand Manager, you will support communication with the clients to assess their needs, coordinate marketing efforts, seek product approvals, and help push new endeavors forward. You will also support the management of product development with our Asian product development team and in-house artists. An understanding of website design and social media campaign management is another dimension of the role.
Responsibilities and Duties
● In partnership with the Brand Manager/ Director, support customized product strategies through project management for specific Warren James properties and content creators
● Via the Brand Manager’s leadership, ABM will:
· Efficiently support the project management of multiple accounts with different needs, demographics, and products
· Coordinate web development efforts with outside web developers
· Assist in assuring client website content is up to date and with messaging that is consistent with the product and brand guidelines
· Responsible for taking detailed and action-oriented notes in meetings to efficiently execute next steps
· Partner with cross-functional teams to continually provide updates and offer administrative support to ensure product launches are a success
· Support the development of a broad range of products that include but are not limited to cutting-edge apparel, toys, stationery, backpacks, drinkware, jewelry, and accessories with help from our China-based Product Development team and outside contractors
· Identify key customer profiles and support the development of specific short-term and long-term product strategies to serve them
· Track and coordinate product samples for review and send-off to clients and internal product development teams
· Assist the creation of specialized, compelling, and concise pitch decks for the purpose of garnering new business or showcasing the capabilities of Warren James
· Coordinate design efforts with the Warren James Creative Director and designated graphic artists
· Research and analyze industry, competition, and market trends
· Other duties as assigned