Junior Brand Manager

Job description

Requirements

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering best-in‐class merchandise and marketing initiatives, working closely with artists, management teams and internal departments to bring creative campaigns to life

Experience in brand marketing, product marketing, merchandising, licensing, consumer products or a related field

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Demonstrated ability to support campaigns from planning through to execution

Understanding of consumer marketing principles and audience engagement strategies

Strong communication and relationship‐building skills with both internal and external stakeholders

Commercial awareness and an interest in how marketing activity drives business performance

Passion for music, artist brands and popular culture

Awareness of current fashion, retail and consumer trends

Confident working cross‐functionally within a fast‐paced environment

Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret performance data

Self‐motivated, proactive and eager to learn

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative team player with strong attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

(Desirable) Experience working with merchandise, consumer products, e‐commerce or direct‐to‐consumer businesses

(Desirable) Experience supporting product development or creative projects

(Desirable) Knowledge of music industry marketing, touring or artist management

(Desirable) Experience tracking budgets and understanding basic P&L principles

(Desirable) Experience working with social media, digital marketing or fan engagement campaigns

What the job involves

UMUK Merchandise is a fast‐growing music merchandise department and a key, foundational part of the business, connecting artists and fans through innovative products and experiences. The team works closely with both new and established clients to acquire and actively promote merchandise rights for UMUK‐signed music acts, while creating tailored products and marketing plans for each

The business unit oversees the design and ideation of merchandise and manages a portfolio of artists, providing a broad scope of services across eCommerce, tour, VIP, Fan Clubs, licensing, and retail. UMUK artists include The Beatles, Sam Fender, Lola Young, Aurora, The Last Dinner Party, Loyle Carner, FLO, Glass Animals and December 10, to name but a few

This is a fast‐paced role supporting the development and execution of merchandise and brand strategies across UMUK's label roster. UMUK is looking for a Junior Brand Manager to support the Brand Management team while taking ownership of a select roster of developing and established artists

This role offers the opportunity to develop hands‐on experience across strategic planning, brand development, consumer marketing, product development and campaign execution

Working as a central point of coordination across Sales, Touring, Licensing, Direct‐to‐Consumer, Creative and Operations teams. The Junior Brand Manager will help ensure key projects are delivered on time, to the agreed brief and lead day‐to‐day management of their own artist roster

Support Senior Brand Managers in the development and execution of artist merchandise and brand strategies

Assist in building and implementing marketing and merchandise plans that align with artist and label objectives

Work closely with artists and management teams to identify merchandise opportunities and support revenue growth

Help coordinate integrated product and marketing campaigns with Label, Touring, Sales and Direct‐to‐Consumer teams

Monitor campaign performance and business metrics, providing insights and recommendations to optimise results

Support the preparation of artist presentations, campaign updates and performance reports

Develop a strong understanding of artist brand positioning, audience engagement and commercial opportunities

Manage a roster of assigned artists, taking ownership of day‐to‐day campaign planning and execution with support from Senior Brand Managers

Coordinate the delivery of merchandise campaigns across multiple departments and territories

Assist with the management of product development timelines, approvals and launch schedules

Ensure artist approvals are obtained efficiently across all project milestones

Maintain product information, creative assets and campaign documentation

Ensure campaigns are delivered accurately, on time and in line with agreed brand standards

Contribute ideas for merchandise collections, product concepts and marketing initiatives

Brief and collaborate with creative teams to develop artwork, packaging and campaign assets

Research consumer trends, fashion, culture and competitor activity to identify new opportunities

Support the development of creative materials that are on‐brand, commercially effective and legally compliant

Assist with testing and evaluating new product concepts and merchandising opportunities

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-06-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English