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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 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.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Brand Ownership & Oversight
Own full P&L-aligned brand performance across assigned brands
Provide strategic oversight and execution guidance to Brand Managers and Junior Brand Managers
Ensure brand strategies, execution quality, and reporting standards are consistent across the portfolio
Lead development and execution of U.S.-specific and channel-specific brand strategies
Serve as the senior escalation point for brand partners and internal stakeholders
Drive cross-functional execution across Sales, Purchasing, Marketing, Creative, Logistics, and Finance
Identify growth opportunities, performance risks, and market shifts across managed brands
Leadership & Team Oversight
Provide day-to-day oversight, direction, and prioritization for Brand Managers and Junior Brand Managers
Review and validate brand strategies, forecasts, and performance narratives prepared by direct and indirect reports
Set execution standards, best practices, and operating rhythms for the Brand Management team
Coach team members on strategic thinking, performance analysis, and cross-functional leadership
Partner with the Director of Brand Management on resource allocation, workload balancing, and talent development
Act as an escalation point for complex brand, performance, or partner issues
Brand Performance & Commercial Leadership
Maintain direct ownership of select strategic or high-complexity brands
Review portfolio-wide performance across sell-in, sell-through, inventory health, and marketing ROI
Ensure performance insights move beyond reporting into actionable recommendations
Proactively elevate risks and propose corrective actions or strategic pivots
Partner with Sales leadership on retailer performance, account prioritization, and expansion initiatives
Inventory, Forecasting & Demand Planning
Oversee inventory health and forecasting accuracy across all managed brands
Validate demand assumptions tied to launches, promotions, and seasonal campaigns
Ensure Purchasing and Marketing alignment on inventory risk and opportunity
Maintain accountability for hero SKU availability and promotional readiness
Ensure Brand Managers maintain strong category and competitive awareness
Synthesize market intelligence into portfolio-level insights
Translate trends and competitive activity into strategic recommendations
Strategic Planning & Workflow Ownership
Own a rolling 6–12-month roadmap across assigned brands
Review and approve project plans, timelines, and deliverables created by Brand Managers
Lead executive-level presentations, business reviews, and strategic recommendations
Supervisory Responsibility
Direct oversight of Brand Managers and Junior Brand Managers
Responsible for performance guidance, coaching, and development
No direct HR decision-making authority unless otherwise delegated
Growth 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 portfolio
Lead and develop high-performing brand teams
Influence enterprise and portfolio strategy
Drive operational and commercial excellence at scale
Work Location:
8 East 41st Street – New York, NY
Hybrid 4 days in office (Monday-Thursday) Friday work from home
What we offer:
Phenomenal discounts on products within the beauty industry and beyond
Medical, Dental, and Vision along with supplemental benefits available after 60 days
401 (k) available after 1 year of service with up to a 4% match
17 days PTO and Paid Holidays
Salary commensurate with experience. ($90,000.00 to $110,000.00)
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.
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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 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.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Brand Ownership & Oversight
Own full P&L-aligned brand performance across assigned brands
Provide strategic oversight and execution guidance to Brand Managers and Junior Brand Managers
Ensure brand strategies, execution quality, and reporting standards are consistent across the portfolio
Lead development and execution of U.S.-specific and channel-specific brand strategies
Serve as the senior escalation point for brand partners and internal stakeholders
Drive cross-functional execution across Sales, Purchasing, Marketing, Creative, Logistics, and Finance
Identify growth opportunities, performance risks, and market shifts across managed brands
Leadership & Team Oversight
Provide day-to-day oversight, direction, and prioritization for Brand Managers and Junior Brand Managers
Review and validate brand strategies, forecasts, and performance narratives prepared by direct and indirect reports
Set execution standards, best practices, and operating rhythms for the Brand Management team
Coach team members on strategic thinking, performance analysis, and cross-functional leadership
Partner with the Director of Brand Management on resource allocation, workload balancing, and talent development
Act as an escalation point for complex brand, performance, or partner issues
Brand Performance & Commercial Leadership
Maintain direct ownership of select strategic or high-complexity brands
Review portfolio-wide performance across sell-in, sell-through, inventory health, and marketing ROI
Ensure performance insights move beyond reporting into actionable recommendations
Proactively elevate risks and propose corrective actions or strategic pivots
Partner with Sales leadership on retailer performance, account prioritization, and expansion initiatives
Inventory, Forecasting & Demand Planning
Oversee inventory health and forecasting accuracy across all managed brands
Validate demand assumptions tied to launches, promotions, and seasonal campaigns
Ensure Purchasing and Marketing alignment on inventory risk and opportunity
Maintain accountability for hero SKU availability and promotional readiness
Ensure Brand Managers maintain strong category and competitive awareness
Synthesize market intelligence into portfolio-level insights
Translate trends and competitive activity into strategic recommendations
Strategic Planning & Workflow Ownership
Own a rolling 6–12-month roadmap across assigned brands
Review and approve project plans, timelines, and deliverables created by Brand Managers
Lead executive-level presentations, business reviews, and strategic recommendations
Supervisory Responsibility
Direct oversight of Brand Managers and Junior Brand Managers
Responsible for performance guidance, coaching, and development
No direct HR decision-making authority unless otherwise delegated
Growth 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 portfolio
Lead and develop high-performing brand teams
Influence enterprise and portfolio strategy
Drive operational and commercial excellence at scale
Work Location:
8 East 41st Street – New York, NY
Hybrid 4 days in office (Monday-Thursday) Friday work from home
What we offer:
Phenomenal discounts on products within the beauty industry and beyond
Medical, Dental, and Vision along with supplemental benefits available after 60 days
401 (k) available after 1 year of service with up to a 4% match
17 days PTO and Paid Holidays
Salary commensurate with experience. ($90,000.00 to $110,000.00)
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.
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