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Channel Marketing

knowledge

The strategies and practices, including channel sales, that involve distributing products directly and indirectly through partners in order to bring the products to the end consumer.

Top recommended book
The Sage Handbook of Brand Management
Lia Zarantonello, Daniela Andreini
2025

These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.

Skills You Need to Become a Brand Manager

Essential Skills

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Essential Skills

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Optional Skills (5 of 10 displayed)