ASSISTANT BRAND MANAGER

at  Lindt Sprngli

ABOUT US:

Lindt has a rich and diverse culture, which embraces change, whilst respecting our history. Understanding that every one of our employees has excellence within them, we create a unique environment where our employees have the confidence to take risks and are encouraged to challenge the status quo to build the Lindt brand for future generations to enjoy.
With over 500 employees’, we encourage our people to recognise opportunities and generate innovative and creative ideas, while building strong relationships with consumers, customers and within to Enchant the World with Chocolate.

An ambition to take control of your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Sound experience in a similar marketing role, preferably in a FMCG environment
• Experience in NPD, packaging design, print processes, and POS development
• Business/Commerce Degree Qualifications, with major in Marketing
• Excellent time management (multi-tasking skills, prioritising)
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills – being clear, convincing and constructive. Being able to present both internally and to external customers
• Demonstrated project management skills (accuracy of work

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an Assistant Brand Manager, working on our Christmas portfolio, you will assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans and activities to deliver annual sales, profitability, and market share targets.
Based in Marsden Park, you will support all the elements of the marketing mix. Including developing and executing marketing communication plans (ATL/BTL/PR), briefing agencies, assisting with the development of 2 year brand plans, budgeting and financial management.
From consumer and category insights, you will identify new opportunities for innovation. Working with local and international colleagues and packaging suppliers you will be developing NPD for the Australian market.
In a face paced environment, your role will be extremely hands on and delivering success will come from your expert skills in project execution, prioritising, multi-tasking, planning and data analytics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the execution of brand campaigns across all touch points
• Assist in the development of brand strategy
• Manage content creation for online (OCR and social)
• Project manage 2 year rolling NPD including product set up, P&L management, artwork design and execution
• Collaborate with sales colleagues on customer presentations and initiatives
• Support the ongoing tracking of our own and competitor activity
• Prepare monthly scan data reports
• Manage the A&P budget invoicing
  What you will bring:

An ambition to take control of your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Sound experience in a similar marketing role, preferably in a FMCG environment
• Experience in NPD, packaging design, print processes, and POS development
• Business/Commerce Degree Qualifications, with major in Marketing
• Excellent time management (multi-tasking skills, prioritising)
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills – being clear, convincing and constructive. Being able to present both internally and to external customers
• Demonstrated project management skills (accuracy of work)