Brand Manager

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more that 150 countries. Our brands convey the passion we have for our products. We are currently looking for a Brand Manager to join our team.

• Develops and executes brands’ strategy to drive sustainable & profitable growth
• Conducts regular market data analysis to identify opportunities & issues related to brands’ performance
• Profit&Loss Management and budget control
• Work across functions including Group Marketing, sales, trade marketing, supply chain to develop and execute successful commercial plans in order to deliver financial and share plans and targets
• Generate and propose business development initiatives for the brands based on consumer, shopper and market understanding
• Support the Trade Marketing team as required in the implementation of the in-store activation plans or optimizing product assortment and promotional strategy
• Support the Sales team in creating customer presentations and meeting customer requirements
• Plans and executes marketing activities to achieve brands’ goals within available budget
• Regular communication with Group Marketing on respective brands
• Aligns with creative and media agencies to develop and implement media plans
• Leads the new product development (NPD) workflow in accordance with PVM process

OUR PERFECT CANDIDATE

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field. MBA is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Brand Management, preferably in FMCG
• Strong P&L understanding
• Experience with developing and executing advertising activities, digital campaigns & NPD projects
• Fluency in English
• MS office (Excel, Powerpoint) proficiency
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

WE OFFER

• A competitive salary package, based on qualifications and experience
• Private health insurance
• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment with excellent growth opportunities
• Modern, high-quality working conditions