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 approximately 1,500 employees in five geographic locations around the world, focused on omnichannel distribution and fulfillment for the beauty category. Multiple subsidiaries have 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 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 teamCoach 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

Competitive & Market Intelligence

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

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; Hours are 9-6pm

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, for your first year they are pro‑rated based on your start date

Salary commensurate with experience. ($90,000 to $115,000)

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.

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