Brand Manager w/ Consumer Products Exp.

My client is a leading global consumer products company with a diverse portfolio of differentiated, world-class brands and people dedicated to consistently providing superior value and innovation to consumers. Brand Manager Responsibilities:·  Develop brand equity, belief plans, and brand communication ·  Define, develop and execute consumer communication plans ·  Follow brand direction as related to advertising, public relations, and web/internet.  ·  Manage the relationship and serve as liaison between external agencies and the SBE’s ·  Manage the workflow by assigning, prioritizing, and directing projects as needed ·  Manage and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets ·  Provide weekly reports of progress vs. commitments, workload vs. capacity and make recommendations Requirements: ·  Bachelors degree, MBA preferred·  5-7 years direct experience in defining and developing brand strategies, value, messaging, extendibility and research for a CONSUMER PRODUCTS/PACKAGED GOODS COMPANY A MUST·  Development of national advertising campaigns, PR management and marketing promotions required.·  Experience managing agency relationships·  Direct experience developing packaging, merchandising and co-marketing promotionsCompetitive Salary + bonusRelocation Assistance Offered For immediate consideration, please forward a Word formatted resume along with salary history and requirements to: janegarofalo@mergisgroup.com .  ONLY QUALIFED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED ~The Mergis Group is the professional recruiting division of Spherion Corporation~ Built on more than 30 years of expertise, The Mergis Group is a specialty recruiting firm committed to helping professionals make the best career choices. We connect specialized professionals to leading opportunities that will foster success in their career.