Vice President of Global Pet Brands

About Us

Nexus Brands Group is a global leader in tattoo, pet grooming and beauty industries. We proudly support our professionals who are passionate about their craft and committed to excellence. Our portfolio includes a family of authentic brands that deliver innovative, high-quality products and unmatched service to help professionals share and perform their passion to the highest level possible.

Position Overview

The VP of Global Pet Brands will report to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and will be accountable for nurturing and growing market-leading brands in the Pet end markets that drive customer excitement and loyalty. Specifically, this individual is required to be a market (i.e., competitors and customers), brand, and product expert leading brand positioning, brand marketing, and catalogue management for the Pet categories at Nexus Brands Group.

This role is responsible for budget-setting and managing end-to-end performance across wholesale, tradeshows, phones, retail, and van sales channels. While the Global Digital Commerce ("GDC") team is responsible for budget-setting and managing end-to-end performance within the eCommerce and Amazon channels, this role will partner closely with the GDC team and provide market insights to inform forecasting and execution. For eCommerce and Amazon, the VP of Global Pet Brands is responsible for creating market-leading brands that pull customers in, while the GDC team is responsible for setting budgets and pushing the tactics and execution to deliver on them.

As Nexus is a global organization, this position will lead a worldwide team and requires a thorough understanding of industry and category dynamics across various geographic markets. Providing leadership, visibility, and support across all regions is crucial.

Key functional area ownership:

• Market
  • Target Customer Segment
  • M&A sourcing
  • Sponsored Artists and Influencer relationship owners
  • Differentiation vs. Competitors
• Brand
  • Top of Funnel Brand Education and Brand Marketing
  • Positioning
  • Voice
  • Visual Identity (brand guidelines)
• Product
  • Product catalog management / merchandising (including end-of-life discontinuation)
  • New Product Development ideation and specification.
  • Product pricing and margin improvement opportunities (partnering with Ops on sourcing, manufacturing, and procurement strategies to improve margin).
  • Product Features / Specs / Benefits.

Channel P&L ownership:

• Wholesale
• Tradeshows
• Phone
• Retail

What's in it for me?

We constantly strive to provide our team members with an optimal workplace. We believe that your work should be rewarding. Below are just a few of the benefits our Company offers our team members:

• Friendly and supportive culture with team member appreciation events
• Open-door policy
• Health and welfare benefits
• Pet discount program
• Supplemental insurance options including long and short-term disability and EAP
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in addition to paid holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Continuous training and growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

Nexus Brands Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are a Fair Chance employer. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, or otherwise take part in the hiring process, please contact us directly.