Junior Brand Manager (Chupa Chups)

Ready to take a fresh step in your career?

Our colleagues in the Marketing department are eager to team up with you to make sure everyone can enjoy our delicious freshmakers and sweets every single day.

Junior Brand Manager – Chupa Chups
Location: Old Windsor, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Team: Part of the Brands Marketing team within Marketing

About Perfetti Van Melle:

We are the world’s second-largest sugar confectionery company, creating sweeter moments for over 150 countries. In the UK, you'll know us for Mentos, Fruit-tella, Smint and Chupa Chups. With over 18,000 employees worldwide, we continue to innovate, grow, and inspire.

Where we need you:

The Junior Brand Manager role is part of the Brands Marketing team and acts as a key partner for the Brand Manager, Marketing & Trade Marketing Director, and cross-functional teams. You will play a vital role in supporting the development and execution of the Chupa Chups brand strategy across Candy & Gum, as well as supporting seasonal campaigns and other brand initiatives.

Your core responsibilities at a glance:

• Support the positioning and execution of the Chupa Chups brand in the UK, delivering against KPIs.
• Support, and where appropriate lead, seasonal activations for Chupa Chups and Fruit-tella brands.
• Contribute to annual brand planning and New Product Development (NPD), including building a 3-year roadmap, identifying opportunities, project management, and launch planning.
• Collaborate with agency partners to activate the brand across media channels and measure success.
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and other teams to deliver in-store activation aligned with brand objectives.
• Manage the APL budget, ensuring proper documentation and tracking.
• Report on brand performance and competitor insights to internal stakeholders.
• Represent PVM UK externally to key stakeholders.

The ingredients of Perfetti Van Melle – is this your flavor?

We are Taste Makers in Candy! As the third-largest confectionery company in the world – and the second in Europe – we’re on a journey to become the best in making candy. And we need great colleagues to make that happen.

What makes us unique:

• Empowering – Growth and development opportunities tailored to you.
• Fun – A family-like culture, team events, and yes… a candy factory!
• Innovation – Active engagement in topics like health, sustainability, and food safety.
• Dynamic – With operations in 30+ countries and exciting new acquisitions, we’re constantly evolving.

The ideal recipe for our new Junior Brand Manager:

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Degree-level qualified or equivalent.
• Experience working within a similar brand role – FMCG desirable.
• Experience working with data – Circana, Kantar, Nielsen desirable.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.

What we offer:

• Company bonus scheme participation
• 8% company-paid pension plan
• Private medical insurance, dental cover, life assurance, and income protection
• Travel insurance
• 27 days annual leave (full-time contract)
• Flexible working and an inspiring Old Windsor office overlooking the River Thames
• A supportive, inclusive environment where your ideas and growth truly matter

Want a taste of more?

If this role sounds like a sweet next step and you’re ready to elevate our Brands Marketing team, we’d love to meet you!

At Perfetti Van Melle, we believe the strength of our team lies in diversity. We create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to grow.

Ready to shape the future of sweets? Apply now and help us create even more sweet moments!