Assistant Brand Manager

MARSHALL BOYA VE VERNİK SANAYİ A.Ş.

Job description 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITES 

•  Assist Category Manager in development of marketing objectives and marketing plans in line with global strategy. 
• Work closely with marketing team and also other departments in the company. 
• Manage all aspects of marketing activities including brand promotion and media support, consumer promotions, channel management support and point of sale, public relations, plus other activities as agreed. 
• Follow up of the marketing plans 
• Strong follow up of initiatives and NPI projects Research, monitoring and review of results – through sales results, market research, team discussions, customer feedback 
• Evaluate and respond to consumer research, market conditions and competitor activities Work closely with the other global Marketing team members to understand AkzoNobel’s strategic objectives and assist in the development of global marketing strategies and frameworks. 
• Understand the Global marketing strategy development, and how to implement the marketing programs in accordance with, and aligned to, the global marketing strategy. 
• Manage the delivery of all marketing activity within the agreed budget, operating with flexibility. 
• Work with agencies and third-party suppliers to deliver the marketing plan in a timely and cost-effective basis. 
• Report back on marketing activities and results to key internal and external stakeholders 

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 

 Required Skills 

•  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering; MBA degree is a plus 
• 2+ years of marketing experience 
• High-energy, detail-oriented and self-motivated person with a passion for brands, trends, decorative and chemical sector 
• Externally and internally imposed deadlines 
• Proactive initiative High work volume / pressure 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with cross-functional, cross disciplinary teams 
• Customer interaction 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including presentations 
• Flexible and able to change priorities (agility) 
• Creative thinking 
• Works well under pressure with tight deadlines and multiple priorities to balance 
• Strong knowledge Microsoft Office programs; being able to generate reports in Excel 
• Fluent in English is a must 
• No barrier for travel 
• Preferably no military obligation for male candidates