We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Brand Manager to join our Perfumes & Cosmetics team in the Travel Retail Europe, CIS & Africa division. This is an exciting opportunity to work with dynamic markets, especially in Africa, and to collaborate closely with both internal stakeholders and external partners, including one of our largest suppliers.
In this role, you will be the primary internal liaison for a major supplier and a key support to customers in the African Travel Retail market. You’ll collaborate closely with teams across Customer Service, Sales, Finance, Accounting, and Business Development.
Key Responsibilities
Manage purchase orders for most brands, ensuring product availability and optimal stock levels
Oversee and optimize the allocation of POS materials
Coordinate customs clearance for product testers
Define and update assortments, keeping the sales team informed of changes
Introduce new products to the assortment
Provide customers with required certifications (e.g., conformity, health, origin)
Analyze sell-in, sell-out, and stock data; share insights with suppliers and suggest improvements
Act as a main contact for African customers, in collaboration with the Sales Manager
Prepare price lists and commercial offers, primarily for the African region
Support colleagues and serve as a backup to ensure continuous service quality
Your Profile
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, or a related field / EFZ Graduate
Strong analytical skills; comfortable with data analysis, ERP systems, and Excel
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Passion for Perfumes & Cosmetics; industry experience is a plus
Digitally savvy person
Fluency in English (written and spoken); French, Italian, German and Russian are strong assets
Experience in Travel Retail is an advantage, but not essential
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn and share best practices
A strong team player, with a can-do attitude and readiness to go the extra mile
Comfortable challenging the status quo to improve processes
Ideally, 3+ years of experience in a similar role
Willingness to travel occasionally for customer and supplier visits, local and international
What We Offer
Attractive compensation package
Pleasant and informal working environment
Centrally located office in Basel
Hybrid work model: up to 20% remote (1 day per week)
Opportunity to learn and practice on various markets, and to evolve in a structure with various exciting categories
About Us
Weitnauer Group is a Swiss-based global distribution company with a heritage dating back to 1865. With operations in over 40 countries, Weitnauer specializes in the distribution of premium and luxury products including tobacco, spirits, fragrances, confectionery, and lifestyle goods. The company is renowned for its strong partnerships in travel retail and duty-free markets, delivering exceptional service and tailored solutions to brand owners and retailers worldwide. At Weitnauer, we foster a dynamic and international work environment where innovation, collaboration, and passion for brands drive our success.
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about what you can bring to our team. Please provide your application package in a single pdf file. For questions, please feel free to reach out to Write an email
As this role will be based in Basel, Switzerland, we will only consider applicants with a valid Schengen/CH work permit / residency
