Brand Manager Italy

We believe in a world built on loyalty—and that begins with our people. The Senior Brand Manager for Italy will be part of our Brands team, responsible for the first-class management of existing brand partners. This includes maximizing their potential and fostering strong, enduring relationships.

Working closely with the Brand Acquisitions Director, Heads of Category, and Sales teams, this role plays a pivotal part in identifying and acquiring new brands for the group, as well as local brands for the Italian market. The goal is to enhance tcc’s competitiveness and success in winning pitches.

Daily responsibilities include:

Management of Current Brand Portfolio

• Support sales pitches with brand assets, facts, figures, and authorization letters

• Approve products for new rewards

• Approve campaign proposals and POS materials via the cloud-based CMS tool

• Review product designs and samples in collaboration with the reward development teams

• Prepare internal and external business performance reviews

• Contribute to Category Plans and brand development strategies

• Manage contract terms, renewals, and negotiations (e.g., capped fees)

• Ensure partner satisfaction and loyalty to tcc

Acquisition of New Group Brands

• Collaborate with the Acquisitions Director, Sales team, and Heads of Category to identify and target new brands

• Proactively build a contact database and deepen industry knowledge

• Apply a data-driven, research-based approach to brand acquisitions, supported by the Insights team

• Work with Marketing and other teams to prepare, pitch, and secure market-leading partners

• Negotiate contract terms that optimize tcc’s offerings

• Support the launch of new brands

Key Relationships

This role supports the Brand Acquisitions Director and the Italian Marketing & Supply Director in managing the current and future brand partner portfolio, with a focus on:

• Acting as a key liaison between brand partners and internal departments (Product, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance)

• Reducing NPD time-to-market and streamlining brand approvals for campaigns

• Enhancing sales teams’ understanding of brand value and positioning

• Supporting the development of future loyalty offerings with optimal brand partnerships

• Maintaining and nurturing relationships with key market brands, including those aligned with competitors, to position tcc as a preferred partner

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, ideally in licensing, brand, or retail management

• Expertise in brand and portfolio management

• Experience in category planning

• Strong relationship management skills across brands, suppliers, and agencies

• Fluency in English and Italian (French is a plus)

• Analytical mindset, customer orientation, diplomacy, and strong influencing and negotiation skills

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally

• Excellent pitching and presentation skills, both written and verbal

Core Values

Our core values are central to how we operate and what we expect from all team members:

• Respect – Treat others as they wish to be treated

• Truth – Be honest and open, learning from both successes and mistakes

• Collaborate – Work together to become smarter and stronger as one team

• Care – Show care for tcc, our future, our colleagues, our clients, and our community