Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Brand Protection Manager to safeguard our company’s valuable brand Loctite in IMEA. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive brand protection strategy and relevant key initiatives to combat counterfeiting, trademark infringement, and unauthorized sales. The ideal candidate will have a good track record in both brand protection and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Implementation:

· Develop and execute regional brand protection initiatives aligned with global brand protection strategy and business objectives.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

· Partner with internal teams (Legal, Marketing, Sales, Channel, Operation…) and build a brand protection network.

Online Management:

· Manage online brand protection vendor and build strong relationships with e-commerce and social media platforms to take down infringing listings.

Anti-counterfeiting Solution:

· Collaborate with product manager to enhance the product design and increase the barrier for infringers to copy our products.

Technical Verification:

· Manage a clear process for production verification and counterfeits reporting.

Offline Enforcement:

Work with legal counsel to proactively identify, investigate, and take relevant actions against counterfeit operations, trademark infringements, and gray market activities

Brand Protection Communication:

· Work with global, regional, and local market customer activation team, channel team and sales team to realize brand protection communication.

Data Analysis:

· Track and report on key metrics (e.g., number of takedowns, market value released), analyze relevant trends, and recommend proactive measures.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degree in law or IP certification is a plus.

Experience:

3- 4 years in brand protection, anti-counterfeiting, grey market infringement prevention, IP enforcement, or any other related fields.

Proven experience working with online platforms, law enforcement, and customs is a plus.

Familiarity with trademark and IP laws, regulations, and practices (India). A good understanding of relevant laws and regulations in other key markets (TR/MEA).

Skills:

· Strong project management and analytical skills.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

· Fluent in English.