Brand Manager

Carl Kammerling International (CKI) is the home of the market-leading C.K Tools brand. We specialise in the design, manufacture, and distribution of high-quality hand tools and security products worldwide. Founded in Germany in 1904, we are a team-orientated business determined to continually improve ourselves and our products and are proud to have been at the forefront of hand tool innovation for almost 120 years.

In this exciting and varied role, you will lead the product and brand direction for a portfolio aimed at professional trades people and retailers.

The main elements of this role are to:

• Take “ownership” for the relevant Brand
• Work closely with the internal Trade Marketing team to deliver targeted marketing and promotional activity
• Work closely with the sales team to bring the brands to life within the market
• Support the role out of marketing projects
• Defining areas of opportunity and identify winning concepts
• identify opportunities for portfolio development with user needs firmly in focus
• Working with the NPD team to manage new product development on bringing prodcut to market

You might have been in an Assistant/Junior Brand Manager or Marketing Assistant/Executive role in the past, looking for development in your career.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A hands on and can-do attitude, with an entrepreneurial & naturally instinctive mind-set
• The ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workload
• To be an open minded and inventive thinker with the ability to apply a creative approach to problem-solving
• Exceptionally high standards with meticulous attention to detail
• Enjoy working in a busy, fast-moving environment, where everyday is different

Qualifications/Experience:

The ideal candidate will be educated in a related field with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a product marketing or product sales role, online marketing experience and/or sales experience would also be advantageous.

Benefits:

• 34 days Annual leave (Increasing to 37 days with length of service)
• Excellent career progression opportunities with support towards professional development qualifications
• Pension Scheme: 5% company contribution + 3% employee contribution
• 3 x Salary Life Assurance
• 50% discount on CKI products
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance programme including support for your wellbeing
• Corporate Gym Membership
• Free on-site parking
• Salary of £28,000pa – £36,000pa dependant on experience/qualifications plus a target related bonus

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pwllheli: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Brand Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location