GREEK NATURAL BEAUTY, POWERED BY SCIENCE
KORRES is a Greek skincare brand, born out of Athens’ oldest homeopathic pharmacy in 1996. Founded by Greek Pharmacist George Korres who believes in the innate potency of natural ingredients and chemical engineer Lena Philippou who believes that nature is the inspiration for scientific discovery.
Inspired by the most powerful natural ingredients and local traditions, KORRES delivers effective natural products; discovered in nature and nurtured by science. KORRES collaborates with over 15 different European academic universities to do ground-breaking research into the power of plants. Our research shapes and nurtures nature’s inherent powers.
Today KORRES takes Greek herbs around the world through more than 400 natural products, with brand presence in 30 markets. It’s all about clean, effective plant-powered formulas that capture the beauty of Greece in harmony with nature.
KORRES is looking for a talented Group Brand Manager to join its Global Marketing team.
He/she will actively participate in the strategic planning for the product categories of responsibility at a global level:
- New Product Development & Portfolio Management
- Coordinate the development and execution of the New Product Development (NPD) pipeline for assigned categories, from concept development through to launch.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, growth and optimization the existing product portfolio
- Monitor category performance, consumer insights and market trends to strengthen brand equity and commercial success.
- Collaborate with R&D, Finance and Business Units to align product development, business objectives and launch timelines.
- Marketing & Communication Toolkits
- Develop and deliver comprehensive marketing and communication toolkits to support category growth across international markets.
- Coordinate the creation of assets for digital campaigns, brand communication, merchandising and promotional activities.
- Ensure consistent brand positioning and messaging across all category assets.
- Annual Marketing Action Plan
- Ensure that assigned category plans within the Global Annual Marketing Action Plan align with business objectives and market opportunities.
- Prepare and present category plans one year in advance to support alignment, budgeting and timely execution across markets.
- Coordinate product launches, campaigns and promotional activities, monitoring implementation and evaluating results.
Requirements
The ideal candidate is a passionate marketer, a self-starter and a team player. A professional with creative thinking and a positive can-do attitude. An individual able to operate with significant autonomy, display accountability and adaptability in the context of a high-paced working environment.
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate degree in Marketing, Science, Economics, Communications or Business Administration.
- At least five years of relevant marketing experience, with responsibility for brand or category management. Experience within Beauty or Personal Care will be considered an asset.
- Experience managing product innovation and NPD projects.
- Experience developing integrated marketing campaigns and communication assets; exposure to international markets is desirable.
- Experience in conceptualising and developing digital brand campaigns is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken