Senior Brand Manager

Senior Brand Manager (Beauty)Created 36 years ago, the PCA Group of Companies (PCA) is a privately-owned, global beauty holding company. Currently being led by the founders and the next generation of the family, the Group spans ~1500 employees in 5 geographic locations around the world, focused on omnichannel distribution and fulfillment for the beauty category. Multiple subsidiaries with a distinct leadership, business direction, and separate financial structure.The Senior Brand Manager (Beauty) is a strategic, senior-level leader responsible for the end-to-end ownership, performance, and scalable growth of assigned brands within The PCA Group of Companies' distributed brand portfolio. In addition to direct brand ownership, this role is accountable for overseeing and guiding Brand Managers and Junior Brand Managers, ensuring consistent execution standards, strategic alignment, and development across the team.Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior Brand Manager translates enterprise strategy into executable, results-driven brand plans while serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership, brand founders, and cross-functional stakeholders. This role plays a critical leadership function within the Brand Management organization—driving performance, developing talent, and influencing portfolio-level decisions.Responsibilities:Own full P&L-aligned brand performance across assigned brandsProvide strategic oversight and execution guidance to Brand Managers and Junior Brand ManagersEnsure brand strategies, execution quality, and reporting standards are consistent across the portfolioLead development and execution of U.S.-specific and channel-specific brand strategiesServe as the senior escalation point for brand partners and internal stakeholdersDrive cross-functional execution across Sales, Purchasing, Marketing, Creative, Logistics, and FinanceIdentify growth opportunities, performance risks, and market shifts across managed brandsLeadership & Team Oversight:Provide day-to-day oversight, direction, and prioritization for Brand Managers and Junior Brand ManagersReview and validate brand strategies, forecasts, and performance narratives prepared by direct and indirect reportsSet execution standards, best practices, and operating rhythms for the Brand Management teamCoach team members on strategic thinking, performance analysis, and cross-functional leadershipPartner with the Director of Brand Management on resource allocation, workload balancing, and talent developmentAct as an escalation point for complex brand, performance, or partner issuesBrand Performance & Commercial Leadership:Maintain direct ownership of select strategic or high-complexity brandsReview portfolio-wide performance across sell-in, sell-through, inventory health, and marketing ROIEnsure performance insights move beyond reporting into actionable recommendationsProactively escalate risks and propose corrective actions or strategic pivotsPartner with Sales leadership on retailer performance, account prioritization, and expansion initiativesInventory, Forecasting & Demand Planning:Oversee inventory health and forecasting accuracy across all managed brandsValidate demand assumptions tied to launches, promotions, and seasonal campaignsEnsure Purchasing and Marketing alignment on inventory risk and opportunityMaintain accountability for hero SKU availability and promotional readinessCompetitive & Market Intelligence:Ensure Brand Managers maintain strong category and competitive awarenessSynthesize market intelligence into portfolio-level insightsTranslate trends and competitive activity into strategic recommendationsStrategic Planning & Workflow Ownership:Own a rolling 6–12-month roadmap across assigned brandsReview and approve project plans, timelines, and deliverables created by Brand ManagersLead executive-level presentations, business reviews, and strategic recommendationsSupervisory Responsibility:Direct oversight of Brand Managers and Junior Brand ManagersResponsible for performance guidance, coaching, and developmentNo direct HR decision-making authority unless otherwise delegatedGrowth Path:This role represents a senior leadership position within Brand Management and serves as a feeder role in Director-level leadership, based on demonstrated ability to:Scale brand performance across a portfolioLead and develop high-performing brand teamsInfluence enterprise and portfolio strategyDrive operational and commercial excellence at scaleWork Location:8 East 41st Street – New York, NYHybrid 4 days in office (Monday-Thursday) Friday work from home; Hours are 9-6pmWhat we offer:Phenomenal discounts on products within the beauty industry and beyondMedical, Dental, and Vision along with supplemental benefits available after 60 days401 (k) available after 1 year of service with up to a 4% match17 days PTO and Paid Holidays, for your first year, they are pro-rated based on your start dateSalary commensurate with experience. ($90,000 to $125,000)Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The PCA Group of Companies recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.