Taubmans is the jewel in the PPG Paints crown, it's our largest brand with an exciting range of activities across the marketing mix including Innovation, Communication, Activation and Partnerships.The Taubmans Brand Manager (Trade) is tasked with the growth of Australia's oldest paint brand in our largest channel.The successful candidate will work alongside the Marketing Manager in ensuring that the marketing objectives of Australia and New Zealand are achieved with excellence.Key Responsibilities In conjunction with the Marketing Manager, develop and implement the marketing plan for Taubmans and PPG Paints within trade/professional channels to achieve Net Sales, Share and Profitability targets.Contribute to the development of a 3-year strategic plan for the brand portfolio.Keep abreast of paint market trends and competitors, ensuring awareness of activities and programs.Liaise with internal stakeholders, aligning marketing strategies with sales plans.Develop and implement promotion and advertising activities for Taubmans targeted toward the trade/professional audience.Monitor stock levels, obsolescence risks, and participate in regular product review meetings.Review sales performance regularly, recommending changes in pricing and product mix.Requirements A tertiary qualification within either Marketing/Commerce/Business/Arts/Law is essential.Minimum 5 years marketing or brand management experience in a B2B capacity with proven record of achievement.FMCG preferred.Comfortable with all marketing disciplines including working closely with creative, design, digital & media agencies to develop outstanding advertising creative and media programs.A detailed understanding of the Australian and New Zealand trade/professional industry for architectural coatings is preferred.Solid commercial understanding and experience including the ability to provide insights into competitors and commercial strategies and activities.About us: Here at PPG, we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and lead to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and colour, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.The PPG Way Every day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value.We are insightful, dedicated, and proactive.We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers.We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.We are "One PPG" to the world.We are better and stronger together.We use our scale to reach new markets and introduce technologies as we differentiate and improve our markets.We trust our people every day, in every way.We empower our people to make the right decisions.We are inclusive, transparent and respectful.Our feedback is clear and relevant.We make it happen.We have experience winning.We achieve.We deliver with discipline and integrity.We bring our best energy to our work.We decide and act intelligently and quickly.We run it like we manage it.We respect one another by being responsible and accountable.We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities.We do better today than yesterday – everyday.We learn.We develop our people to grow our businesses.PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees.We offer an opportunity to develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email ******.PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets.PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs.Other incentives may apply.Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value.We are "One PPG" to the world.We trust our people every day, in every way.We make it happen.We run it like we own it.We do better today than yesterday – everyday.PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees.We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email ******.PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process.We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.