Brand Manager

Position Summary

The Brand Manager is responsible for running the daily operations of UY and ensuring that the company's strategic goals are executed effectively. Acting as the key bridge between the Creative Director's vision and the business side, this role covers leadership, operations, finance, and brand management.

The position offers a unique growth path: You work hand in hand with the Founder and Creative Director, gaining access to behind-the-scenes design processes. Strategy, operations, brand, sales, partnerships and customer experience. This is a role for someone who thrives by taking ownership and responsibility and appreciates variety in its work.

Key Responibilities

Responsible for
brand presence, operational flow, customer service, sales & growth

1. Strategy & Leadership

• Execute the strategic business plan and UY's vision.
• Plan, coordinate and execute product launches and sales across all channels.
• Monitor milestones and KPIs and use data and insights to inform decision making.
• Monitor brand performance, market perception, feedback and competitor analysis.
• Report regularly to the CEO/Board on progress and challenges.
• Align creative direction with commercial objectives.
• Manage and coordinate the team as it grows.
• Create and implement workflows and standards for transparency and efficiency.
• Optimize workflows and processes to support growth.
• Monitor quality control at all stages (materials, production, delivery).

2. Finance & Administration

• Ensure execution of sales goals and monitor performance against targets.
• Manage budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting with legal compliance.
• Oversee invoicing, contracts, and bookkeeping preparation.
• Coordinate with external providers (finance, legal, logistics).
• Maintain accurate and up to date documentation.

3. Sales & Partnerships

• Develop and maintain long-term B2B client and retail partnerships.
• Build and manage the sales pipeline, including negotiations and contract management.
• Grow wholesale, concessions, shop-in-shop or in-store concepts and collaborations.
• Drive sales pipeline, negotiate contracts and manage key account relationships.

Additional tasks for full-time position:

4. Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics

• Oversee and lead the day-to-day operations.
• Ensures smooth processes between design, production and sales within budget.
• Oversee production planning, supply chain, logistics and fulfillment.
• Manage inventory, warehousing, procurement and supplier relationships.
• Coordinate with external providers.
• Act as a main point of contact for suppliers and shipping partners.
• Monitor quality control at all stages (materials, production, delivery).
• Maintain accurate and up to date documentation.

5. Customer Service & Experience, Shop Representitive

• Ensure brand presentation (showroom, communication, execution) reflects UY's vision.
• Handle customer inquiries/complaints/issues and ensure timely, professional responses.
• Support Marketing & Community Relations (B2C) to manage communication channels (social media, events, newsletters, etc.).
• Act as a shop representative when needed. Welcome and assist customers in the physical store, providing exceptional product knowledge and brand experience.
• Manage and coordinate with shop representatives the shop opening hours.
• Oversee invoicing, contracts, and bookkeeping preparation.
• Manage cost control and financial reporting.

What We Expact

As the brand is growing and goes through fast paced changes, the ideal candidate is:

• A self-starter with a high level of autonomy, flexibility, and resilience.
• Builds a strong and trust-based relationship with the current team.
• Acts as a brand ambassador, representing UY Studio's values and culture.
• Upholds brand identity as the "internal brand guardian" for values, culture and branding.
• Represents the company in public engagements and partnerships.
• Maintains and expands key partnerships and business opportunities.
• Supports community building through collaborations and events.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Fluency in both spoken and written German and English is required.
• Potentially existing client base to approach

Why This Role Is So Unique

• You're not just managing a brand — you're shaping a company.
• This role goes far beyond classic brand management. You operate at the intersection of creative direction, business strategy and operational leadership.
• A chance to build a global brand from the onset.
• UY is expanding its presence across retail, e-commerce, B2B partnerships and national and international collaborations. You would play a central role in this growth journey.
• A creative-meets-commercial ecosystem.
• You work hand in hand with the Founder and Creative Director, gaining access to behind-the-scenes design processes, product creation, and an eye-leveled work environment.
• A high-trust, high-autonomy environment.
• We avoid unnecessary bureaucracy. You are trusted to take responsibility, make decisions, and build systems that work. This role offers a high degree of autonomy and requires someone who is comfortable owning outcomes end to end.
• A multidimensional role.
• Strategy, operations, brand, sales, partnerships and customer experience. This is a role for someone who thrives on a multitude of responsibilities.
• A culture rooted in creativity and quality.
• You join a team that values honesty, rewards initiative as well as accountability. We care deeply about aesthetic excellence, where every voice matters and contributions are credited.

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