EU Brand Protection Manager at Logitech in Cork

Job description

Logitech is the Sweet Spot for people who want their actions to have a positive global impact while having the flexibility to do it in their own way. Hybrid role: ** Based 3 days on site in Cork, Ireland ** Job Description Logitech is the Sweet Spot for people who want their actions to have a positive global impact while having the flexibility to do it in their own way. The Role: The Brand Protection Manager is responsible for safeguarding the company’s brand integrity across European markets by identifying, investigating, and mitigating risks related to unauthorized distribution, parallel trade, non-compliant SKUs, and abuse of commercial programs. This role works cross-functionally with Legal, Sales, Supply Chain, and external partners to enforce brand standards and protect revenue, reputation, and customer trust. Key Responsibilities: Parallel Trade Monitoring & Control Monitor and analyze parallel trade activities across EU markets. Identify unauthorized distribution channels and gray market activities. Develop and implement strategies to minimize revenue leakage caused by parallel imports/exports. Collaborate with regional teams to enforce territorial distribution agreements. Non-Compliant SKU Management Detect and investigate genuinely non-compliant, altered, or counterfeit SKUs in the market. Ensure adherence to product specifications, labeling regulations, and applicable EU regulatory standards. Partner with Regulatory Affairs and Quality teams to assess and address verified product deviations. Lead corrective actions where required, including product withdrawal, remediation, or enforcement measures based on objective compliance or IP concerns. Investigations & Enforcement Design and implement monitoring systems to Identify and investigate misuse of company programs (e.g., promotions, end user discounts, rebates, distributor incentives), focusing on fraud, misreporting, or contractual misuse. Conduct audits and reviews of high-risk activities to ensure proper program execution. Collaborate with Finance, Trade Compliance and Legal to address confirmed cases and mitigate financial impact. Data Analysis & Reporting Analyze sales data, distribution flows, and market trends to identify anomalies, risks, and opportunities. Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor brand protection, compliance risks, and program integrity. Provide regular reports and actionable insights to senior management to support informed, compliant decision-making. External Partner Management Manage relationships with third-party investigators, brand protection agencies, and legal counsel. Oversee vendor performance and ensure alignment with company policies and EU legal frameworks. Ensure all external activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and internal standards. Your Contribution: Be Yourself. Be Open. Stay Hungry and Humble. Collaborate. Challenge. Decide and just Do. Share our passion for Equality and the Environment. These are the behaviors and values you’ll need for success at Logitech. In this role you will: Execute Distribution Strategy: Implement the EU distribution sales strategy, aligning with company objectives to drive market growth and optimize partner performance. Build and Manage Partnerships: Foster strong relationships with distributors by integrating digital tools, enhancing their sales capabilities, and driving collaborative success. Analyze and Optimize Performance: Monitor distribution performance, identify growth opportunities, optimize SLAs, and address operational challenges efficiently. Support Marketing Initiatives: Align marketing and promotional strategies to enhance distributor brand visibility, product uptake, and market presence. Collaborate and Drive Insights: Work cross-functionally within the organization to develop actionable insights, support partner training, and adopt innovative distribution technologies. Key Qualifications: For consideration, you must bring the following minimum skills and behavi