POSITION: US Brand Director, Range Rover
LOCATION: Mahwah, NJ
RECRUITMENT SALARY RANGE: $156,500 - $204,000*

At JLR, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.

Reporting to the President & CEO, North America, you  will support in developing and executing the brand strategy and performance at a market level, ensuring the voice of the brand is captured and represented either both internal and external stakeholders to deliver the brand P&L.  

WHAT TO EXPECT:

In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organization. Here’s what to expect:

• Responsible for the Range Rover’s P&L in the US Market.
• In partnership with global Range Rover teams, responsible for developing and executing the brand strategy for Range Rover in the market
• Be the local voice of the brand, understand local requirements and make sure they are considered and embedded in the execution of  the brand’s strategies and plans
• Interpret data and insights to understand market requirements, funnel opportunities and threats, recommending mitigations and actions to the Range Rover team
• Owns the operational delivery of the brand in market
• Advocating for the brand, ensuring each market function understands the target customer(s) and delivers the brand strategy and differentiation
• Representing the brand to external stakeholders, delivering brand strategy and differentiation (including local press) 
• Working closely with market Centers Of Excellence’s ensure the delivery of the brand scorecard for the market is achieved , including brand sales and performance targets, intent, first choice, NPS etc. 
• Inputting clear direction of the brand to ensure local delivery of the brand’s end-to-end customer journey
• Developing and monitor execution of local launch plans to budget for the brand
• Responsible for the product offer e.g., services, charging, experiential
• Ensuring local execution of the brand’s distribution network strategy & standards and pricing strategy
• Ensuring delivery of the brand’s comms & PR strategy, marketing channel strategy, and campaign and PR briefs
• Performing other duties as required

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years' of job related experience 
• Commercially-minded to drive brand performance, always representing the best interests of the brand 
• Strong skills in building and managing relationships, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to drive consensus through diverse perspectives
• Innovative and creative, challenging convention & maximizing resources available 
• Strong leadership, role modelling authenticity and inspiring the best in brand employees 
• Strong strategy and transformation skills, with experience in business change and communications
• People leadership 
• Experience of leading and working in agile teams 
• Corporate budget including planning, monitoring, and controlling.
• Ability to build and maintain business relationship effectively. 
• Self-Starter and able to work well both independently and with teams.

Location:  Mahwah, NJ 

Travel:  Up to 20%

Schedule:  Hybrid Ways of Working (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - office days; Wednesday and Friday - choice days)

SO WHY US?

• As a people-first company, working at JLR means opportunity, teamwork, and growth. That’s why working here is so much more than a job.
• Competitive Global Bonus Program based on company performance
• Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded company
• You are never just a number. We take pride in taking care of our employees doing everything we can to make sure that our teammates thrive both in and out of the office.
• Our employees receive a generous time off policy
• Employees also receive generous health care and retirement plans
• Quarterly Chair Massages
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Complimentary lunch
• And more!

 *Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized components, including location, skills, experience, and market factors. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus in addition to a full range of medical/health, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick/personal, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position”.

 Thank you for your interest in working for us, we love it here and think you will too!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

JLR North America, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.
 
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