Assistant Brand Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented .Assistant Brand Manager. to join our Vision Express and David Clulow marketing team. This role is key to executing impactful campaigns that drive brand performance and customer engagement in a fast-paced retail environment.

Why This Role?

As Assistant Brand Manager, you will collaborate with Brand Managers to create high-impact marketing efforts for leading brands, including Ray-Ban. This role provides a unique opportunity to influence brand perception and contribute directly to marketing strategies across multiple channels.

What You'll Be Doing:

Campaign Support: Assist in planning, developing, and executing marketing campaigns to ensure cohesive messaging and achieve key performance indicators across channels including TV, digital, social, and PR.

Contact Lens Initiatives: Develop campaigns aimed at increasing subscriptions and visibility of contact lenses.

Local Marketing: Support store-level marketing efforts, including openings, refits, and targeted promotions.

Brand Coordination: Coordinate with brand partners for supplier-funded marketing activations and ensure the effectiveness of communications.

Content Planning: Contribute to the annual all-channel content plan to guide brand communication and promotional strategies.

Performance Analysis: Collaborate with the Brand team on post-campaign analyses, capturing key learnings for future campaigns.

What You'll Bring:

Experience: Strong B2C commercial experience, preferably with tenure in retail and brand marketing.

Project Management: Proven track record in planning and executing integrated marketing campaigns.

Collaboration Skills: Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build productive relationships.

Creative Insight: Experience in delivering high-impact creative solutions in both traditional and digital formats.

Customer Focus: A strong understanding of customer segments and a commitment to a customer-first approach.

Who Are We?

Vision Express, part of the EssilorLuxottica group, operates over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, offering a wide variety of roles in a diverse environment. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer care and outstanding eye care services nationally.

What's in It For You?

Opportunities for personal and professional development within a dynamic team.

Access to a range of employee benefits, including annual free eyewear, flexible health benefits, and generous leave arrangements.

If you are passionate about brand marketing and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!