The PCA Companies · 1 day ago
Brand Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
4+ years expThe PCA Group of Companies is a privately-owned, global beauty holding company with a focus on omnichannel distribution. The Brand Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management, performance, and growth of assigned brands, leading strategic initiatives and managing cross-functional workflows to drive profitable growth.
BeautyLogisticsManufacturingMarketingRetail
Responsibilities
Own brand performance across sell-in, sell-through, inventory, and marketing ROI
Lead execution of U.S. brand strategies and annual operating plans
Serve as the main point of contact for assigned brands, retail partners, and internal teams
Identify risks, opportunities, and growth levers through ongoing performance analysis
Monitor sales performance across retail, e-commerce, and DTC channels
Analyze trends, pacing issues, and channel shifts; escalate insights and recommendations
Optimize top-selling PDPs, including content, pricing, promotions, ratings, and Buy Box ownership
Ensure brand accuracy and consistency across all sales channels
Manage inventory health, forecasting, and availability of hero SKUs
Proactively flag demand drivers such as launches, promotions, and seasonal shifts
Partner with Purchasing and Marketing to mitigate risk and support growth initiatives
Evaluate marketing effectiveness and ensure spend aligns with growth and profitability goals
Monitor competitive activity, category trends, and emerging brands
Translate market insights into actionable brand, pricing, and channel strategies
Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reporting with clear insights
Maintain executive-ready summaries and lead brand performance discussions
Own brand roadmaps, project timelines, and cross-functional follow-through
Lead brand onboarding and expansion once strategies are approved
Partner cross-functionally on forecasts, purchasing plans, launches, and activations
Support channel expansion, new item setup, and retailer growth initiatives
Act as the central brand owner across Sales, Marketing, Creative, Purchasing, Logistics, and Finance
Drive alignment, accountability, and execution across teams
Identify process improvements and operational gaps
Mentor junior Brand Managers and uphold execution standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
4–6 years of experience in brand management, account management, or a related role
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
Experience managing inventory, forecasts, and performance across multiple channels
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strategic thinker with a strong bias toward execution
Confident decision-maker with good judgment
Clear and professional communicator
Highly organized, proactive, and accountable
Comfortable working in a high-growth, dynamic setting
Preferred
Experience in beauty, wellness, personal care, fashion, or CPG preferred
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com)
Benefits
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
Company
The PCA Companies
The PCA Companies was founded in 1993 with a mission to be a trusted global partner in the beauty industry - providing a platform of service options to support retailers and brands at every level.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Karnav Panchal
Chief Technology Officer
Crystal Wood
Chief Operating Officer/ Chief Marketing Officer
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