EU Brand Protection Manager

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 behaviours to our team:

5+ years of experience in brand protection, compliance, anti-counterfeiting, or distribution control.

Strong understanding of EU trade regulations, parallel trade dynamics, and compliance requirements.

Experience with investigations, audits, and enforcement actions.

Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, BI tools).

Across Logitech we empower collaboration and foster play. We help teams collaborate/learn from anywhere, without compromising on productivity or continuity so it should be no surprise that most of our jobs are open to work from home from most locations. Our hybrid work model allows some employees to work remotely while others work on-premises. Within this structure, you may have teams or departments split between working remotely and working in-house.

Logitech is an amazing place to work because it is full of authentic people who are inclusive by nature as well as by design. Being a global company, we value our diversity and celebrate all our differences. Don’t meet every single requirement? Not a problem. If you feel you are the right candidate for the opportunity, we strongly recommend that you apply. We want to meet you!

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits packages and working environments that are designed to be flexible and help you to care for yourself and your loved ones, now and in the future. We believe that good health means more than getting medical care when you need it. Logitech supports a culture that encourages individuals to achieve good physical, financial, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing so we all can create, achieve and enjoy more and support our families. We can’t wait to tell you more about them being that there are too many to list here and they vary based on location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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