Global Assistant Brand & Product Manager

We are rebel watchmakers with a purpose. Established in 1854 as the Waterbury Clock Company, we took a traditional European watchmaking and layered American industrial ingenuity on top. That is when we began our journey to disrupt a 300-year-old industry. Timex took mantle clocks made from wood and made them out of metal and made them faster and affordable for everyone. We took the pocket watch, added a strap, and put it on your wrist. Today our design lab in Milan designs the most beautiful watches for consumers around the world. Come join our team, make a difference, and wear watches from Timex and some of the biggest brands in the world.

**This role is hybrid and requires 2 days a week on-site in our Milan office.**

Summary 

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Global Assistant Brand & Product Manager to support our global brands across product development, brand management, marketing and business analysis.

You’ll help bring seasonal collections to market, coordinate marketing activities and turn sales data and market insights into practical recommendations. Working with colleagues and partners around the world, you’ll help ensure that products and communications reflect each brand’s identity and positioning.

You’ll join our global team at our headquarters in Milan, reporting directly to the Global Brand Director. You’ll work closely with Design, Product Development, Planning and Sales teams, as well as creative and PR agencies, affiliates and partners. The role includes regular collaboration with colleagues in Hong Kong and the United States.

Qualifications

Responsibilities 

• Product Development: Coordinate with the Product Development team in Hong Kong and the Design team to help keep seasonal collections on schedule.
• Collection Planning: Use sales analysis, market feedback and brand objectives to support product briefs for new collections.
• Product Setup: Create and maintain product, display and packaging codes for new collections in Oracle and PIM.
• Planning Coordination: Work with the Planning team to monitor collection status, open-to-buy planning and stock levels.
• Sales Support: Help present new collections and deliver product training to sales teams.
• Packaging and Displays: Prepare briefs for packaging, displays and other supporting materials, working with development teams in the US and Hong Kong.
• Business Analysis: Prepare dashboards, business reviews and brand presentations covering performance, product portfolios, market positioning, consumer insights and competitor activity.
• Marketing Coordination: Develop brand and communication briefs and work with creative and PR agencies on campaigns, photo shoots, presentations and marketing assets.
• Partner Support: Support affiliates and partners with local marketing activities and share successful examples across markets.
• Marketing Plans and Brand Assets: Coordinate annual marketing plans and budget presentations. Keep the Brand Playbook, product information, images and communication assets up to date on TGA and other relevant platforms.

Requirements

• Ideally, Master of Science or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in brand management, product management or marketing in an international environment.
• Experience in watches and jewellery, eyewear, beauty, fashion or accessories would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into clear business recommendations.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Confidence using AI tools to support your work.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, curious and flexible approach, with a commitment to teamwork.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail and a commercial mindset.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• A practical approach to solving problems and sound judgement when making decisions.
• Fluency in English and Italian. An interview in English will form part of the recruitment process.

Wage Range: €30,000–€35,000 gross annual base salary (RAL), depending on relevant experience.               

Timex Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.