Manager, International Business Development & Global Brand Strategy

Position Summary:

Support in driving the growth of the luxury brand's International division by managing strategic and business development projects across regions, markets and channels. Lead all brand strategy projects globally, oversee implementation of specific strategic initiatives. Conduct analysis and generate reporting and presentations. Collaborate effectively with Regional teams and Global departments.

Please note, this role is temporary starting in July lasting until approximately February 2024. This role will be operating off a hybrid schedule on-site 2-3x per week at the corporate office located in New York, NY.

Responsibilities:

Business Analysis and Operational Support

• Conduct financial modeling and analysis to support annual brand strategy, budget process, market development projects, and other initiatives as needed
• Create, own and manage monthly financial reporting for international division. Identify areas of financial risk/opportunity and elevate to SVP/Director. Identify areas for improvement in reporting, proactively implement changes
• Support SVP/ED with reporting and analysis for market visits, retailer meetings, Senior Management presentations and other ad-hoc items as needed

International Business Development

• Help lead new market launches and new channel development: develop business plans, financial model, and launch strategy, oversee key activities to facilitate successful execution
• Monitor competitive and market trends and identify global best practices; share insights with relevant teams
• Support execution of business development initiatives to achieve markets’ growth objectives

Customer Service

• React quickly to requests from Regions and markets, elevate issues accordingly
• Represent the interests and needs of international markets within global
• Follow up with relevant teams on action items resulting from market visits and roundtables; liaise with markets to provide information in a timely manner

Qualifications:

• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively manage time, prioritize and multi-task
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Passion for luxury beauty/skincare and the global beauty industry
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Undergraduate Degree Required, MBA Optional