Brand Manager

About the role:

We’re looking for a passionate and driven marketer who loves building brands and bringing great ideas to life. In this role, you’ll help shape the future of our brands by developing marketing strategies, managing the current product portfolio and leading new projects from concept to launch. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll take ownership of one or more brands with clear objectives and plenty of opportunities to make an impact. If you enjoy combining creativity with business thinking, join us as we continue to grow some of the most trusted brands in the architectural paint market!

Responsibilities:

• Support brand and current portfolio growth by analyzing sales performance, consumer insights, market trends, media efficiency and competition activity to optimize marketing and sales strategies and achieve business objectives

• Lead new product development projects from concept to launch in collaboration with cross-functional teams

• Develop and execute communication campaigns across TV, Digital, and In-store channels, ensuring consistent brand messaging and impactful consumer engagement

• Participate and engage in regional and local multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with departments such as Sales, Finance, Product Stewardship, Advertising, and Media Agencies to support various ongoing marketing initiatives
• Hybrid work: in-office presence 4 days per week is required, with flexibility for remote work on each Friday

Candidate requirements:

 ·          Experience in brand management and marketing strategy development

·          Education: bachelor's or master’s degree in marketing, Business Administration or a related business field

·          Able to thrive in a dynamic environment, overcoming challenges and adapting to change while maintaining a solutions-oriented mindset

·          Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong relationships with colleagues and cross-functional teams

·          Proficiency in Excel (i.e. pivot table, v-look up) as well as good logical and numerical reasoning skills are a plus

·          Advanced English knowledge is a must (both written and spoken)

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.