Junior Brand Manager in Rotterdam, Netherlands

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR JUNIOR BRAND MANAGER

Location: Weena, Rotterdam – the Netherlands from March onward it will be Amsterdam

Local conditions apply

Full-time

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

Background

Magnum is the largest ice-cream brand in Unilever ( nearly € 2BN) and the growth engine for the Ice Cream Company driving double digit profitable growth with high margins.

In addition to its contribution to growth, it’s also one of Unilever’s strongest brands and consumed by millions of people worldwide. Magnum is known to be the undisputed global icon of true pleasure – that delivers the most premium & indulgent adult ice cream & chocolate pleasure. With the brand purpose to support pleasure seekers experience more pleasure by being fearless in pursuit of what brings them pleasure.  Magnum takes all opportunities to connect with consumers in aspiring and innovative ways.

Main Purpose

This role will join the Global Magnum team. A challenging role which rewards those with exceptional brand crafting skills, a genuinely entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to connect with a wide team and win together. Success only comes from those willing to work closely with markets whilst crafting the brand at the same time as pushing to deliver truly outstanding Magnum products and campaigns across our core range.

This rol e comes with great empowerment, trust and responsibility as you will be responsible for the most important and biggest segment of Magnum, the core . It will suit an ambitious brand crafter who is looking to make a meaningful final step on their journey to beco me a Brand Manager .

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

• Responsible core platform, continuously striving our biggest business contributors, communication & renovation.

• Working closely with the X-functional global team and the regions to analyze if the current core platform design

• Develop strong trade & consumer story based on all the elements of the core renovation.

• Develop and execute new communication assets to drive core platform

• Responsible for the development of brand visual identity

• Lead of the global adaptation & user rights process being the key person managing the workload and process within the Global Magnum team and between all the markets.

• Driving and understanding regional/cultural nuances between key regions to drive the best 6P mix for Magnum core ( EU &ANZ, MET, Asia, LATAM, North America)

• Managing projects budget, including monitoring & planning

• Active member of the Magnum Global Brand Community.

• Lead cross-functional team (R&D, Packaging, Supply Chain, CMI, CTI ).

  Business Skills

• Innovation and complex project management experience.

• Strong brand crafter, with analytical skillset and business acumen.

• High creativity, sense of esthetic and proven track records in development of outstanding communication.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to use both logical and emotional reasoning.

• Nice to have: an understanding of Ice Cream category.

  Personal skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a “Can Do” attitude.

• Committed team member with a high passion for growth & excellence .

• High level E.I and ability to able to build strong relationships with, and manage culturally diverse groups of people .

• Takes an interest in the world around them and able to bring the outside worlds of fashion and beauty into Magnum in a relevant and motivating way.

• Resilience and self-motivated spirit .

EXPERIENCE YOU SHOULD HAVE/THE QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR

• 2+ years of experience in FMCG Marketing with exposure to brand and mix development, consumer insights, digital marketing, channel marketing and local marketing.

• Experience with a luxury/premium brand is a plus

• Experience in Ice Cream category is a plus

  WHAT WE ARE REALLY LOOKING FOR:

  We are looking for someone who is a positive thinker, a do-er who passionately believes in seeking and enjoying true pleasure in their lives! Somebody that goes the extra mile for a good bite of Magnum. Somebody who is ready to drill deep, think hard and innovate brilliantly. Somebody who is obsessive about the detail and creating excellence. Somebody who has a fighting spirit and wants to win. Somebody who has a passion for premium luxury brands and an eye for beauty and fashion . Somebody who enjoys working in an international team and is always willing to listen and learn. And somebody who loves to laugh and play! Somebody who owns their pleasure fearlessly!

WHAT DOES UNILEVER OFFER/WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate. For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped . When you are at the office , you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).

• Home work allowance

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Green Mobility Policy.

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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Job Category: Marketing

Job Type: Assistant Brand Manager / Specialist

Industry: UnileverExperiencedProfessionals