Assistant Brand Manager - Beauty

About the Role

Join McPherson's Consumer Products as an Assistant Brand Manager in their dynamic Beauty Marketing team based in Sydney CBD. This role is ideal for a driven and organised individual passionate about beauty brands, eager to gain hands-on experience with brand strategy, innovation, packaging, digital and social media campaigns, shopper marketing, and product launches across some of Australasia's most iconic beauty and health brands.

Company Overview

McPherson's is a prominent supplier of health and beauty products across Australasia, boasting well-known brands such as Manicare, Lady Jayne, Swisspers, Glam, Dr. LeWinn's, and Fusion Health. Their diverse portfolio includes beauty tools, hair accessories, skincare essentials, and cutting-edge innovations used daily by consumers throughout the region. The company promotes an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture where creativity and ownership are highly encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with packaging updates and innovation launches, ensuring accuracy and high quality of artwork, claims, deliverables, and timelines.
• Lead smaller innovation projects from concept through launch, maintaining key milestone schedules.
• Support development and execution of social media campaigns by coordinating content, creative input, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage e-commerce assets and consumer education materials to enhance product launches, retailer activities, and overall brand initiatives.
• Stay informed about emerging beauty, social, and consumer trends to identify new opportunities for innovations and content.
• Collaborate effectively with creative, media, and external agency partners to manage feedback, sustain momentum, and meet deadlines.
• Coordinate retailer activation efforts, track campaign results, and assist in reporting to improve upcoming campaigns and launches.
• Support budget monitoring and administrative tasks to ensure project execution aligns with financial plans.
• Work cross-functionally with sales, category, regulatory, and supply teams to ensure approvals and seamless implementation on schedule.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in brand marketing, assistant brand management, or marketing coordination roles.
• Exceptional organisation, project management skills, and a keen eye for detail.
• Passion for beauty industry, branding, consumer behaviour, and social trends.
• Effective communication skills and confidence engaging with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• A proactive, ownership-driven approach with eagerness to learn and energise every project.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities while maintaining excellence in delivery.
• Background in packaging, FMCG product launches, or marketing is highly desirable.

Why Work with McPherson's?

• Hands-on experience managing industry-leading health and beauty brands.
• Exposure to all brand management aspects including innovation and campaign development.
• Visibility of your work across products, packaging, social media, e-commerce platforms, and major retailers.
• A supportive and inclusive environment focused on growth and valuing your contributions.
• Modern Sydney CBD office with flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Attractive staff discounts on a broad range of products.
• Career development and advancement possibilities.
• Opportunity to make notable impact within a dynamic, purpose-led business.