Brand Manager

Company Description

Mativa Group

is an international distributor and brand development partner for globally recognized beauty brands. We specialize in sales, distribution, and brand management across Croatia and the Adriatic region, working closely with leading retail partners and international brand owners to drive sustainable growth and long-term market success. As our portfolio continues to expand, we are looking for an experienced

Brand Manager

to join our team in

Zagreb, Croatia

.

Role Description

The

Brand Manager

is a full-time, on-site role based in

Zagreb, Croatia

.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of international beauty brands.
• Developing and executing annual business plans.
• Monitoring sales performance, market trends, and competitor activity.
• Identifying commercial opportunities and driving brand growth.
• Planning product launches, assortment development, and promotional activities.
• Managing brand budgets, forecasting, and business reporting.
• Collaborating with international principals, key retail partners, and internal cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum

7 years of experience

in Brand Management or a similar commercial role.

• Previous experience in the beauty industry is required.
• Experience working with international beauty brands is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in

Economics, Business, or a related field

.

• Strong commercial mindset with excellent analytical and business planning skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Additional languages, particularly

German

, are considered a strong advantage.

• Ability to work on-site in Zagreb, Croatia, with occasional business travel.