Assistant Brand Manager

OverviewJoin to apply for the Assistant Brand Manager role at DKSH.DKSH Beauty & Wellness (formally CS&Co.) is New Zealand's largest distributor of cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, wellness and haircare products.

We proudly connect New Zealand with the World of Beauty and represent market leading brands including Natio, Trilogy, O.P.I, Rimmel London, Sally Hansen, Clairol, Gucci, Fudge, SKYN and many more.Assistant Brand ManagerWe are looking for a dynamic Assistant Brand Manager to support our growing Cosnova portfolio, including cult-favourite brands Essence and Catrice.

Based in our Mangere office, this varied and fast-paced role offers the opportunity to work across brand, sales, trade marketing, merchandising and business administration.If you're highly organised, data-savvy, and have a passion for beauty or FMCG – this is your chance to shine.What You'll Be DoingClient ManagementServe as the primary point of contact for Cosnova Germany, managing all day-to-day business queriesPrepare for and actively contribute to monthly business review meetings with CosnovaCompile and distribute monthly sales reports and market activity reviewsMaintain and share cosmetic stand tracking and forecasting documents with CosnovaForecasting & Stock ManagementContribute to our S&OP process and forecast for new product launches and promotionsMaintain the master range plan and communicate updates to internal and external stakeholdersBrand & Sales SupportPrepare retailer and brand presentationsManage promotional calendars and monthly sales reportingPartner with key accounts like Farmers and The WarehouseSupport the Pharmacy sales team with selling tools and materialsTrade Marketing & MerchandisingCreate monthly merchandising briefs and coordinate executionLead cosmetic stand installations and maintenance projectsEnsure best-in-class visual merchandising in-storeBusiness AdministrationSet up and maintain SAP master data and pricing filesManage product data across internal systems (Toniq, Exceedra)Keep our ecommerce image libraries and rich copy up to dateMerchandising & LogisticsCoordinate nationwide send-outs and maintain fixture recordsLiaise with merchandising partners to ensure smooth executionAbout You1–2 years' experience in a sales, marketing, or coordination role (FMCG or retail environment preferred)Experience managing a brand would be advantageousStrong attention to detail and excellent organisational skillsComfortable working with systems – SAP experience a plusProactive and collaborative with great communication skillsPassion for beauty, cosmetics or consumer goods is a bonus!

You'll be part of a supportive and high-performing team, working with globally recognised brands and gaining exposure across marketing, sales, supply chain and retail execution.

We offer the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.Apply now with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you're excited about joining our team.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionMarketing and SalesIndustriesConsumer Services, Retail, and Wholesale Import and Export

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