Assistant Brand Manager

About Vestacy

Vestacy is a standalone company (carved out from Reckitt) with a clear purpose: to transform houses into homes. We’re home to some of the world’s most trusted brands (Air Wick, Calgon, Cillit Bang, and Mortein) helping millions of people care for the spaces they live in every day.

Backed by Advent, a leading global private equity firm, we have the freedom to think big and move fast. With almost 3,000 colleagues across 20+ countries, we see every person as a Founder, empowered to make bold decisions and shape what’s next.

We care for our company the way you care for your own home: with energy, passion, and pride. Here, you’ll find space to grow, opportunities to lead, and the support to thrive. Together, we’re building something extraordinary.

Marketing

Marketing is at the heart of Vestacy. We design and deliver distinctive brand experiences that fuel category growth and create a positive impact on society. Our global teams lead brand strategy, guardianship, and innovation, while local teams bring those plans to life in partnership with Sales. Media and digital expertise run throughout the organization, ensuring we measure both business and societal impact. Together, these teams form a vibrant community where learning never stops.

About the role

Seeking a visionary Assistant Brand Manager to elevate our brands to new heights in the US. Immerse yourself in customer strategy, category insights and market trends, shaping the future of our products with your innovative ideas. As a key player in our marketing team, you'll have the opportunity to implement strategies that resonate on a global stage, bringing our brands to life both online and in stores. Your strategic input will craft ambitious plans, fostering sustainable growth and success for the long haul.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of annual brand plans, endorsing marketing actions, sales initiatives and all execution efforts
• Assist in shaping category and channel strategies, ensuring alignment with overall marketing goals
• Identify brand growth opportunities with data-driven insights from market analyses and consumer research
• Own end to end brand budgeting including representation with key internal and external stakeholders
• Support product innovation pipeline and key marketing activations including planning, development and in-market execution
• Drive cross-functional collaboration in close partnership with Sales, Trade, Media, Insights & Analytics and Supply teams to facilitate speed to market for innovation and brand activations

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; MBA preferred
• Prior experience in brand management preferred, preferably in a CPG environment
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical skills and decision-making capabilities
• Strong ability to analyze data, create insights and recommend actions for change
• Entrepreneurial and creative spirit with ability to think outside the box
• Strong skills in communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management
• Self-starter, ability to work in a fast-paced environment amidst multiple priorities
• Prior eCommerce experience or D2C (direct to consumer) website experience is highly preferred.

The skills for success

Consumer Insights, Analytical skills, Brand Strategy, Data-Driven Insights, Presentation skills, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Creativity, eCommerce, Commercial acumen, FMCG/Consumer Health Experience, Brand Management

What we offer

We believe great work deserves great rewards. That’s why we offer numerous local benefits and global benefits designed to help you grow and thrive, such as career mobility opportunities, a referral program, access to our online learning academy, mental wellbeing support, and short-term bonus incentives.

US pay transparency

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $106,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

Equality

We believe the best teams are built like great homes: on strong foundations and room to grow. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. If you resonate with our purpose, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t tick every box. We’re committed to equal opportunity for all, regardless of age, ability, background, identity, or any other chara