VIE - Junior Brand Manager (from September 1st)
Brussels
Company Description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role:
Hundreds of young professionals are joining the extended Ferrero family every year, finding international opportunities and learning experiences to fulfill their professional dreams. Ferrero is a unique company that has fully transformed the confectionary world with its iconic brands. At Ferrero, we work on big ideas that win over hearts everywhere in the world.
Here, everyone has the opportunity to make Ferrero brands even more extraordinary… and you can do too by joining Ferrero as a VIE Junior Brand Manager, you will work on one of our powerful & beloved brands.
Main Responsibilities:
As VIE Junior Brand Manager you will support the Brand Manager & Country Marketing Manager in the development and implementation of the marketing plan of the brand. You will contribute to the development of the annual marketing plan (strategy, action, means and budget) and make proposals to strengthen it.
Working in close collaboration with the cross-functional team, you will develop the business plan by ensuring the operational monitoring. Knowing the product range will be crucial to ensure its operational management. You will be asked to take the lead on and be responsible for the activations and execute them with excellence, respecting the timing and the budget. Additional responsibilities will be the performance of analyses on key activations in terms of sales and return on investment as well as monitoring and respecting the A&P budget.
You will contribute to the development of a media strategy, develop the briefing and challenge the recommendation in collaboration with your manager.
Based on the analysis and interpretation of consumer and distributor panels, you will work on actionable recommendations (GFK/Nielsen). Analyzing and understanding competitors’ performance is another key task within this role.
Finally, you will contribute to the monitoring of the quality of the product.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a candidate with a master’s degree in marketing or international business management with a first experience in Marketing and a real passion for the FMCG and food industry. Being a team player is essential for this role as well as excellent interpersonal communication skills to ensure effective communication with team members and various stakeholders. We value an autonomous and rigorous profile having a proactive approach and being able to work under pressure within strict deadlines. The position requires good analytical skills and high attention to details. Previous experience with household panels and consumer data such as Nielsen & GfK is appreciated. Proficiency in English and French is a must, Dutch would be an additional asset.
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.
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