What is the role of a brand manager?

Maybe you’ve heard of a dozen different roles that apply to supporting the development of your brand – social media managers, PR, or specific tactical execution roles like creating email funnel infrastructure.  But who is the person who makes sure it’s all cohesive so that you can stick to your expertise?


I’ve shared the details on how a brand strategist does the deep dive to help you uncover your brand ethos and develop a strategy that supports it. A brand manager is responsible for overseeing the execution and implementation of a brand’s marketing and promotional strategies. They play a crucial role in ensuring that a brand remains relevant, distinctive, and profitable in a highly competitive marketplace.

A brand manager is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of a brand’s marketing and promotional strategies. They play a crucial role in ensuring that a brand remains relevant, distinctive, and profitable in a highly competitive marketplace.

The primary responsibilities of a brand manager can be broadly categorized into three areas:

  1. Strategy Development: A brand manager’s first responsibility is to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy for the brand. This involves conducting market research, analyzing the competition, and identifying the target audience. Based on this information, they formulate a plan to position the brand in a unique and compelling way that resonates with the target market.
  2. Brand Promotion: Once the marketing strategy has been developed, the brand manager is responsible for executing it. This involves overseeing the development of marketing materials, such as advertising campaigns, product packaging, and promotional events. They work closely with creative teams, copywriters, and other marketing professionals to ensure that the brand message is consistent across all channels and resonates with the target audience.
  3. Brand Monitoring: Finally, the brand manager is responsible for monitoring the brand’s performance and making adjustments as needed. This involves analyzing sales data, tracking customer feedback, and conducting periodic brand audits to ensure that the brand remains relevant and competitive. They also stay abreast of industry trends and innovations to identify new opportunities for the brand.

Overall, a brand manager is a critical member of any marketing team, responsible for creating, promoting, and maintaining a brand’s identity and reputation. Their job is to ensure that the brand remains relevant and profitable in a rapidly changing marketplace, and they play a critical role in shaping the overall success of a business brand. 

Need to delegate oversight of your brand’s cohesiveness across your marketing channels?  No problem.  Get in touch and let’s talk it through on a complimentary discovery call!