Taubmans Brand Manager

**Key Responsibilities** - In conjunction with the Marketing Manager, develop and implement the marketing plan for Taubmans and PPG Paints within trade/professional channels to achieve Net Sales, Share and Profitability targets. - Contribute to the development of a 3-year strategic plan for the brand portfolio. - Keep abreast of paint market trends and competitors, ensuring awareness of activities and programs. - Liaise with internal stakeholders, aligning marketing strategies with sales plans. - Develop and implement promotion and advertising activities for Taubmans targeted toward the trade/professional audience. - Monitor stock levels, obsolescence risks, and participate in regular product review meetings. - Review sales performance regularly, recommending changes in pricing and product mix. **Requirements**: - A tertiary qualification within either Marketing/Commerce/Business/Arts/Law is essential. - Minimum 5 years marketing or brand management experience in a B2B capacity with proven record of achievement. FMCG preferred. - Comfortable with all marketing disciplines including working closely with creative, design, digital & media agencies to develop outstanding advertising creative and media programs. - A detailed understanding of the Australian and New Zealand trade/professional industry for architectural coatings is preferred. - Solid commercial understanding and experience including the ability to provide insights into competitors and commercial strategies and activities. **About us**: **PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD** **The PPG Way** Every day at PPG: **We partner with customers to create mutual value.** We are insightful, dedicated, and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference. **We are "One PPG" to the world.** We are better and stronger together. We use our scale to reach new markets and introduce technologies as we differentiate and improve our markets. **We trust our people every day, in every way.** We empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and relevant. **We make it happen.** We have experience winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly. **We run it like we manage it.** We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities. **We do better today than yesterday - everyday.** We learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. **About us**: PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are “One PPG” to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.