Associate Brand Manager, Premium Chocolate

Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid)

$88K/yr – $117K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive product commercialization and brand execution in a consumer packaged goods environment with cross-functional collaboration and budget oversight.

  • Own product commercialization from artwork development to in-market updates and activations.
  • Must-have: 2-5 years in CPG brand marketing with strong MS Office skills.
  • Standout: Experience coordinating with Trade Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and legal across vendors.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all product commercialization activities including artwork development and updates
  • Possess solid project management skills from planning stage to execution and final assessment to achieve brand objectives
  • Perform in-depth market and brand analysis to assist Brand Management in formulating brand strategy within a fast-moving consumer packaged goods category
  • Monitor and provide brand performance updates and business initiatives
  • Maintain full understanding of the competitive environment to assess impact on business
  • Prepare, create, and present engaging, meaningful, and persuasive presentations
  • Manage and present monthly budget by executing PO requests, tracking spend and reconciling
  • Support development of consumer activation plans, innovation launches, product updates in market and manage execution of brand social media strategy
  • Engage with Trade Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain to assist in the planning and execution of new initiatives
  • Collaborate with legal department to safeguard company and use of its assets in interactions with third parties

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Business; Masters degree in Business is a plus
  • 2-5 years’ experience in consumer packaged goods brand marketing or related role (fast-moving CPG experience is a plus)
  • Demonstrated ability to hit the ground running and learn quickly
  • Need to have excellent computer skills: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects within scheduled timelines and adapt to change in priorities.

Preferred

  • Masters degree in Business is a plus
  • Product packaging artwork development knowledge is a plus
  • Experience working with consumer data i.e. IRI, ACNielsen is a plus
  • Social media management experience is a plus
  • Exposure to P&L management is a plus
  • Fast-moving consumer packaged goods experience is a plus

Benefits

  • Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits here.
  • In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.
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Ferrero

Founded in 1946 by Pietro and Giovanni Ferrero, the Ferrero Group is a family-owned business in its third generation. It has been built by talented people who share a commitment towards continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality and care. This same commitment is put into everything we do for our consumers and characterizes the environment in which we operate.Some of the world’s most iconic confectionery products come from Ferrero, including Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, and Kinder Surprise®. Sold in more than 170 countries, our products are part of the collective memory and traditions of consumers all around the world; loved by generations.In 2015, we entered a new era of acquisitions. Since then, we have acquired several brands and businesses, including Fannie May, the confectionary division of Nestlé, and Eat Natural, expanding our footprint and product offering also into the healthy snack segment.The secret to our global success is our 38,767 employees across the world, all dedicated to delivering the care and quality to craft the business, the careers and the brands we are proud of. From the moment you join us, we make sure you can nurture your curiosity and natural abilities. We provide the resources you need to succeed personally and professionally in a diverse work environment that is multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.In 2021, Ferrero was the confectionary company with the best reputation in the world, according to RepTrak. This achievement reflects our determination to bring consumers only the very best; an approach which is at the heart of everything we do. Our dedication to quality and excellence, our heritage and our family values, as well as our respect for the environment and the communities in which we work, are all seen in our desire to sustain and celebrate life’s special moments.Be part of it! Visit www.ferrerocareers.com to explore the opportunities Ferrero can offer when you craft your career with us.

Founded in 1946
Niederanven, Luxembourg, LUX
22K employees (2,873 in marketing)

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173.2K
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Current headcount: ~21.6K

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