Brand Coordinator

SUMMARY:
Ready to make your mark in the world of brand management?
Join our client as an Internal Brand Coordinator and take the reins in driving brand performance, customer engagement, and in-store excellence!
This is your chance to shape the growth of 22 directly sourced brands and play a pivotal role in ensuring brand consistency and impactful marketing execution.
If you're passionate about working with dynamic teams, collaborating across departments, and delivering standout results across retail channels, this is the role for you.
Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your career, apply today!

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Relevant degree with at least 3 years of experience.
• Proven ability to develop and execute creative brand strategies.
• Experience with sports brands or genuine enthusiasm for the sports industry.

• Strong understanding of brand management and in-store execution.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, and sales teams.
• Data-driven mindset to track performance and optimise strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple brands and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proactive problem-solving and attention to detail.

• Brand Strategy and Performance:
  • Collaborate with Merch Managers to develop and implement individual brand strategies, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Work with the team to identify underperforming brands/products and highlight concerns to drive strategic interventions.
  • Track sales and highlight stockout threats or fast-moving product concerns to the Buying and Merchandising teams.
  • Identify gaps and recommend expansion opportunities for existing brands.
  • Work with Buying & Merch teams to ensure the right assortment in each store tier (Superstore, Standard, Express).
  • Develop a strategic roadmap for growing brand presence within The Pro Shop/CycleLab.
• Marketing and Brand Communication:
  • Communicate and brief the Marketing team on brand campaigns, product launches, and key messaging.
  • Provide insights on brand positioning, ensuring marketing efforts align with brand identity and sales goals.
  • Act as the key liaison between internal teams and external brand partners.
  • Work with marketing to engage influencers, ambassadors, and industry professionals for brand visibility.
  • Assist in organising customer engagement events such as demo days and tournaments.
  • Leverage positive customer feedback to build brand storytelling opportunities (e.g., why this product, who it’s for, unique features).
• Product and Retail Readiness:
  • Organise and oversee store staff training to ensure teams are knowledgeable about product features, USPs, and sales techniques.
  • Coordinate in-store events to drive engagement and customer interaction.
  • Ensure consistent in-store execution of promotions and brand campaigns.
  • Work with store teams to optimise brand presence, displays, and merchandising standards.
  • Develop in-store activation plans (e.g., demo days, pop-ups, product showcases).
  • Conduct store visits to ensure branding consistency across Superstores, Standard, and Express stores.
• Digital and E-commerce Integration
  • Ensure new product listings are accurate, engaging, and updated across digital platforms.
  • Collaborate with marketing to execute brand-specific digital campaigns (social media, email, paid ads).
  • Work with the e-commerce team to optimise online visibility, pricing, and product placement.
  • Identify opportunities for online-exclusive product bundles or promotions.
• Stock and Performance Monitoring (Exception-Based):
  • Highlight stock concerns only if:
    • Underperforming SKUs need a strategy shift (e.g., discounting, repositioning).
    • Overperforming SKUs risk selling out too quickly and require urgent replenishment.
    • Stockouts are affecting sales momentum and need Merch team intervention.
• Data-Driven Performance Management:
  • Track sell-through rates, profit margins, and stock turnover for each brand.
  • Provide monthly performance reports to marketing, buying, and store operations.
  • Analyse the impact of marketing efforts and in-store activations on sales.
  • Use insights to refine brand-specific promotional strategies.