Brand Manager – Hamilton

Job description

As Brand Manager – Hamilton, you will assume full ownership of the brand’s performance within the Canadian market, including complete P&L responsibility. Reporting into senior leadership, you will be accountable for driving profitable growth through strategic sales leadership, distribution management, marketing execution, and strong partnerships with luxury retail accounts.

Starting base pay of $110,000.00 plus performance-based bonus

Benefits:

• Health benefits, including dental and vision coverage
• RRSP contributions with company match
• Company discount
• Life insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid sick days

Responsibilities include:

Brand & Commercial Leadership

• Lead all brand activities for Hamilton within the Canadian market, ensuring alignment with global brand strategy.
• Develop, recommend, and execute annual and long‑term strategic sales plans, including forecasting and budgeting for all national accounts.
• Own full P&L responsibility, including revenue growth, margin performance, and cost control.

Sales & Distribution Management

• Develop and manage national distribution networks across luxury and premium retail partners.
• Identify and develop new customer and product opportunities by anticipating market trends and competitive movements.
• Review sales performance, account profitability, and customer satisfaction, implementing improvement plans as required.

Account Management & Partnerships

• Establish, maintain, and grow long‑term relationships with key accounts, fostering strategic partnerships that deliver mutual value.
• Lead selling activities, account servicing, merchandising execution, stock management, and cooperative marketing initiatives.
• Negotiate case space, in‑store visibility, and promotional support to drive sell‑through growth.

Marketing & Brand Activation

• Allocate and manage local marketing budgets to maximize brand impact and ROI.
• Prepare and execute new product launches in collaboration with HQ and internal stakeholders.
• Propose and execute promotional events and local initiatives in partnership with global brand management.

People Leadership & Training

• Lead and manage Regional Sales Representative(s), ensuring professional, effective sales execution.
• Support training initiatives to elevate brand knowledge, selling effectiveness, and visual standards in-store.

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Complete sales forecasts, inventory analysis, and performance reporting with accuracy and timeliness.
• Leverage business insights to inform decision‑making and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions:

This is a full-time, on-site role that involves travel across Canada and internationally. Travel may include car, train, or air transportation. Work is performed in both office and retail environments and requires flexibility to meet business needs, including attendance at key meetings, market visits, and brand events. The position requires extended periods of computer work and a high level of attention to detail when preparing reports and documentation.

Employment Status:

Full-Time: 40 hours per week on average. Must maintain open availability to meet the needs of the business and may be required to work more than 40 hours per week.