Global Brand and Proposition Manager

B&Q; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job description

About the role

Global Brand & Proposition Manager

Permanent

From £80,000 + Pension + Bonus + ShareSave + 6.6 weeks holiday + Hybrid Working

Southampton, Store Support Office

We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores, our people, and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home they'll love. Join us as a Global Brand & Proposition Manager and you'll be a big part of this.

Key responsibilities

The Global Brand and Proposition Manager will be responsible for the acquisition of major global brands and shaping our proposition to cater to their unique needs. You will play a pivotal role in defining our brand strategy, ensuring that it aligns with market trends and merchant feedback. As part of the proposition, you will also build relationships with new service providers to strengthen our partnership offering. This position requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of brand acquisition, market analysis, and proposition development.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

1. Brand Acquisition:
   • Identify and target the biggest global brands for potential partnerships.
   • Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders in target brands.
2. Market Analysis:
   • Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape.
   • Gather and analyse market feedback to understand customer needs and expectations.
3. Relationship Management:
   • Negotiate contracts and agreements with global brands, ensuring mutually beneficial terms.
4. Proposition Development:
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine our brand proposition, ensuring it aligns with the needs of global brands.
   • Develop innovative and tailored propositions that resonate with potential partners and differentiate us in the market.
   • Build new relationships and sign aligned service partners.
5. Business Influence:
   • Effectively communicate market insights and feedback to senior leadership, influencing strategic decisions and changes in our proposition.
   • Work closely with product development, marketing, and sales teams to implement necessary changes and improvements.

Required skills & experience

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strategic Planning and Vision
• Analytical skills
• Negotiation and Relationship management
• Financial acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership
• Market Analysis

What's in it for me?

As part of a great team, you'll be valued for who you are. We're committed to making B&Q more diverse and representative of the communities we serve, where everyone can feel they belong and have equal opportunities. You will have access to a range of networks that represent our colleagues and allies and help us to continue to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business.

We also recognise that wellness means different things to different people, and we want to help colleagues be at their best and feel well by offering a range of benefits to help you. As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes an award-winning pension scheme, bonus, ShareSave options, 6.6 weeks holiday, payroll giving, an Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, colleague wellbeing benefits and lots more!

So we can support you during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] for any recruitment adjustments.