About the role
The Junior Brand Manager supports the day-to-day management and execution of artist merchandise programs, working closely with Brand Managers, Senior Brand Managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver an exceptional client experience.
This role serves as a key point of coordination between artist management teams and internal departments, helping ensure that creative initiatives, product development, production schedules, and merchandise launches are executed accurately and on time. The Junior Brand Manager will be responsible for a small roster of supply clients, while providing support the Brand Managers with the coordination of their larger clients.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about music, merchandise, and artist branding. This position offers the opportunity to develop client relationships, strengthen project management skills, and gain hands-on experience across all aspects of the music merchandise business.
What you'll do
- Support Brand Managers and Senior Brand Managers in managing day-to-day relationships with assigned artists, managers, and their teams.
- Directly manage the product life cycles of a small roster of supply clients from start to finish.
- Maintain proactive communication with internal teams and clients to ensure alignment on project expectations and deliverables.
- Track deadlines, follow up with responsible teams, and escalate risks early.
- Facilitate the collection, organization, and communication of client feedback and approvals.
- Assist with coordinating merchandise activations, product launches, and other artist initiatives.
- Support the development of merchandise collections that align with each artist's creative vision and fan demographic, collaborating with creative and production teams to coordinate product concepts, samples, revisions and approvals.
- Monitor music, fashion, and merchandise trends to identify relevant product ideas and creative opportunities.
- Support quality control processes by reviewing product details, samples, and deliverables for accuracy and alignment with client expectations.
- Assist in tracking product costing, pricing, and production details to support established financial objectives.
- Coordinate with Accounting and other internal departments to ensure timely and accurate information sharing.
- Maintain organized account records and assist with administrative tasks that support efficient account management.
- Support Brand Managers during high-volume periods, major merchandise launches, and time-sensitive initiatives.
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of experience in account coordination, project management, brand management, merchandising, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
- Demonstrated interest in music, entertainment, fashion, and merchandise trends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, particularly spreadsheets and presentation tools.
About Manhead LLC
Manhead is a worldwide, full service, merchandise and experiential company creating the global intersection of music, fashion and culture through branded experiences that strengthen the bond between artists and fans. For over thirteen years, Manhead has succeeded as one of the leading, independently owned music/entertainment merchandise companies, specializing in touring, e-commerce, creative, retail, licensing, collaborations, and pop-up shops.