Brand Manager

In FOURNARAKIS SA we develop, trade and distribute the strongest brands in the tools industry. For the last 40 years not only are we the leader in the Greek market, but also one of the 17 companies in Greece with the fastest growth (Growth Awards 2021). At the same time, we are experiencing big growth across Europe, where we aim to become one of the key players.

We are proud to have recently been certified as a Great Place to Work and we continuously invest in growing our people’s skills and developing them according to their own competencies.  Our company’s future depends on our people, this is why recruiting and hiring new talent is of paramount importance to us, despite the challenges that employers face nowadays. The need to have the right people, with the right skills and attitude at the right moment is essential more than ever. This is why we have increased our workforce by 20% on a yearly basis in the past few years and are investing in hiring new people.

We are currently looking to expand our marketing team with an eager, cooperative, goal-focused

Brand Manager

The right candidate will be a part of a team of marketers and participate in the smooth planning and execution of artwork projects, concerning the new brand image of our complete product range. He/she will liaise with product, sales and in-house creative team to build a strong brand image for both the local and international market of assigned product categories aligned with overall brand image.

Key Accountabilities:

• Works closely with creative team to build our brands’ next generation brand image
• Secures brand image and product features are well communicated in packaging artwork and aligned with EU and country specific regulations
• Responsible for end-to-end development and execution of redesign of packaging artwork of assigned products and product ranges, ensuring timely artwork deadlines
• Communication with product suppliers / manufacturers to receive and manage all relevant information regarding product packaging like die cuts, product safety / recycling info etc
• Competition analyses to provide required references, inputs and key information on packaging artwork

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing or related field from a well reputable University with excellent academic record
• Master's Degree will be considered as a plus
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar position
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in Greek & English
• Strong Understanding of design, branding and marketing principles and techniques
• Commercial understanding: Ability to put company’s strategy into practice, transfer commercial and marketing needs into concrete projects and clearly convey the right message
• Internet and technology savvy and always up to date with the latest trends and technologies
• Previous work experience in a retail, wholesale or e-commerce business
• Other EU language knowledge would be an advantage
• Computer literate and Google search savvy. Must have excellent working knowledge of MS Office Tools

Qualifications:

• Methodical with meticulous attention to detail
• Self-motivated, proactive and independent - takes ownership of initiatives and projects
• Decisiveness and strong problem-solving skills
• Exceptional organizational and presentation skills
• Teamwork & collaboration, ability to work with diverse teams
• Creative mindset, able to generate and develop fresh, engaging ideas
• Passion for all things Digital
• DIY enthusiasts will be preferred

What we offer:

• Excellent working environment
• Competitive remuneration package & extra benefits
• Commuting expenses
• Potential for expansion of role and opportunity for professional development due to company growth
• The chance to be part of a team that will contribute to our company and brands stand out in the European tools market