Senior Brand Manager (Hybrid)

About Us:
Rare Beauty Brands is a fast-growing portfolio of innovative beauty and skincare brands, including Kate Somerville and Patchology. We combine the agility of a startup with the discipline of a performance-driven organization, scaling brands that inspire confidence, deliver results, and consistently outperform their categories. Our teams move quickly, test boldly, and operate with a deep commitment to data, creativity, and collaboration.

Responsibilities:
Rare Beauty Brands is seeking a Senior Brand Manager to serve as the day-to-day owner of brand performance and in-market execution for one of our portfolio brands. This is a highly hands-on role for a brand leader who thrives in the details, enjoys partnering closely with Sales, and is energized by turning strategy into action.

The Senior Brand Manager is responsible for owning the annual brand plan in-market, managing a high volume of retailer and commercial requests, and ensuring the brand shows up powerfully and consistently across retail, social, ecommerce, and media. This role balances strategic thinking with executional leadership and requires someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to partner with multiple functions and deliver the business.

You will manage the Social Media, PR & Influencer team, and partner closely with Innovation, Sales, Ecommerce, Media, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Own Brand Performance & Annual Planning
* Own execution of the annual brand plan and contribute to the Annual Business Review
* Be accountable for brand performance against key commercial goals, including revenue and activation effectiveness
* Monitor performance versus plan and flag risks, opportunities, and needed adjustments
* Act as a steward of brand priorities, helping balance ambition with capacity

Lead In-Market Execution (Hands-On)
* Own the in-market activation calendar, ensuring initiatives are well-prioritized, realistic and executed with excellence.
* Lead day-to-day execution across
* Retail Marketing Programs
* Promotional Events and Seasonal Moments
* Product Kits and fast-turn opportunities
* Partner closely with Sales to respond to retailer requests

Translate Strategy Into Action
* Partner with Innovation teams to bring new products and initiatives to market
* Translate brand and innovation strategy into clear go-to-market plans
* Provide market, retailer, and consumer feedback to inform brand and innovation decisions
* Help reduce tactical burden on upstream teams by owning in-market delivery

Cross-Functional Brand Leadership
* Serve as key "connector" across:
* Social Media (content strategy, cadence, storytelling)
* Ecommerce (DTC and Amazon alignment)
* Media (campaign support and amplification)
* Sales (retail priorities and execution)
* Ensure all channels feel connected to one clear brand story
* Potentially manage agency relationships

Lead the Social Media team
* Directly manage the Social Media and Influencer/PR team
* Set clear priorities, provide strong direction, and remove obstacles

What Success Looks Like
* Brand plans are executed cleanly and on time
* Retail and Sales partners feel supported, responsive, and well-aligned
* The in-market calendar is focused and manageable
* Brand activations feel cohesive, intentional, and commercially effective
* Upstream innovation and strategy teams are freed from day-to-day execution
* Priorities are clear, with proactive planning and commitments delivered smoothly

Requirements:
* 5+ years of experience in CPG brand management (beauty or skincare strongly preferred)
* Proven experience managing in-market execution and retail-driven initiatives
* Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
* Strong cross-functional collaborator who can manage competing priorities
* Organized, decisive, and resilient in fast-moving environments
* Clear communicator who brings structure to complexity

Perks:
Why Rare Beauty Brands

At Rare Beauty Brands, we believe great brands are built by people who support one another, think boldly, and take pride in their impact. We encourage confident decision-making, thoughtful risk-taking, and authentic collaboration. We work hard, celebrate progress, and create an environment where both our people and our brands can thrive.

Compensation

Competitive and commensurate with experience. $130k-$160k annually. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

The position is eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, and the Company's 401k plan with match.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role with time split between an on-site location in Los Angeles, CA and remote work. On-site time may vary between 25-50%, based on business needs. This role may require prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing, working at a computer, and communicating with colleagues in person and via phone, video conference, email and chat. The role may occasionally require lifting up to 20 lbs, bending, reaching, and walking. Occasional travel may be required for company meetings or events.

Location

You must be located within 90 minutes of Los Angeles, CA to do this position.