Senior Brand Manager
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European Launch | UK, France & Germany
Temporary assignment | Immediate Start available
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Brand Manager/Launch Lead for an exciting contract opportunity with a premium beauty brand delivering a major European market launch across the UK, France and Germany.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and highly organised brand professional who has experience launching products across multiple European markets and can confidently manage packaging, artwork, retailer activation and cross-functional delivery.
The Role
You will lead launch readiness across three priority markets, ensuring all activity is delivered on time and to a premium standard. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across marketing, packaging, regulatory, supply chain, sales and external agencies to drive execution and remove blockers.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end European launch readiness across UK, France and Germany
Own timelines, launch plans and critical path delivery
Coordinate packaging, artwork and multilingual approvals
Work with regulatory teams to ensure compliant market launches
Support retailer launch requirements and promotional materials
Deliver launch activation plans including PR, influencer and retail support
Manage agencies and suppliers to deadlines and budget
Escalate risks and provide solutions quickly
Act as bridge between global and local teamsCandidate Requirements
Senior Brand Manager / Marketing Manager level experience
Background in beauty, fragrance, skincare, cosmetics or premium FMCG
Strong product launch experience across Europe
Packaging and artwork management experience
Excellent project management and stakeholder skills
Comfortable in fast-paced contract environments
Available at short notice preferredDesirable Experience
Retail launch experience with premium beauty retailers
French or German language skills
Previous interim / contract launch experienceBenefits
High-profile international launch project
Hybrid working
Premium brand environment
Immediate impact role
Competitive hourly rateApply Now
If you are an experienced Brand Manager with European launch experience and available for a new contract opportunity, please apply today.
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format.
If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and (email address removed)
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles
European Launch | UK, France & Germany
Temporary assignment | Immediate Start available
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Brand Manager/Launch Lead for an exciting contract opportunity with a premium beauty brand delivering a major European market launch across the UK, France and Germany.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and highly organised brand professional who has experience launching products across multiple European markets and can confidently manage packaging, artwork, retailer activation and cross-functional delivery.
The Role
You will lead launch readiness across three priority markets, ensuring all activity is delivered on time and to a premium standard. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across marketing, packaging, regulatory, supply chain, sales and external agencies to drive execution and remove blockers.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end European launch readiness across UK, France and Germany
Own timelines, launch plans and critical path delivery
Coordinate packaging, artwork and multilingual approvals
Work with regulatory teams to ensure compliant market launches
Support retailer launch requirements and promotional materials
Deliver launch activation plans including PR, influencer and retail support
Manage agencies and suppliers to deadlines and budget
Escalate risks and provide solutions quickly
Act as bridge between global and local teamsCandidate Requirements
Senior Brand Manager / Marketing Manager level experience
Background in beauty, fragrance, skincare, cosmetics or premium FMCG
Strong product launch experience across Europe
Packaging and artwork management experience
Excellent project management and stakeholder skills
Comfortable in fast-paced contract environments
Available at short notice preferredDesirable Experience
Retail launch experience with premium beauty retailers
French or German language skills
Previous interim / contract launch experienceBenefits
High-profile international launch project
Hybrid working
Premium brand environment
Immediate impact role
Competitive hourly rateApply Now
If you are an experienced Brand Manager with European launch experience and available for a new contract opportunity, please apply today.
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format.
If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and (email address removed)
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles