Assistant Brand Manager

Patties Food Group is a value-led organisation with a rich Australian history, home to some of our most iconic brands including Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna’s, Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers and On The Menu. Our company values of courage, trust, integrity, and ownership reflect our origin as a proudly local company and have helped form a strong foundation for international growth. Patties is the market leader in frozen savoury and frozen meals categories, with 7 manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand, and a workforce of over 1700.  Of course, along with Great Brands, and Great Assets, the other vital ingredient in our recipe for success is – GREAT PEOPLE, and that is where you come in!  
 
The Role

Our fantastic Marketing team is looking for a passionate and dynamic Assistant Brand Manager to work from our Mentone site.  This role is responsible for supporting the Senior Brand Manager in the creation and execution of brand strategies and marketing plans within the meals category. Additionally, this role will assist in driving profitable growth across the prepared meals portfolio and play a key role in leading NPD projects and supporting the category direction.
 
This role will also assist with the development of new packaging design, communications, sales collateral and other marketing materials. Other duties involve managing day-to-day activities associated with Meals related brand activations from briefing through to development and execution.
 
The person

To be successful in the role you will have a Marketing Masters qualification or relevant discipline with at least 2 years’ experience in a Marketing or Trade Marketing related role. Proficient in IRI, Microsoft Office, and an understanding of various social media platforms, you will also have high level attention to detail, strong planning and project management skills and a drive for achieving results. Experience in Stage & Gate is preferred.
 
Along with strong problem-solving skills and effective time management, your willingness to contribute to a high performing team is crucial. To join our team, you will have an irresistible attitude and mindset with a collaborative approach to hitting key business and category objectives. 
 
Alignment and fit with our Patties values is essential.
 
What we offer you

At Patties Food Group we are an Equal Opportunity employer, that is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect.  As a member of the Patties Food Group team, you will have access to generous employee benefits that compliment a positive work/life balance, including salary packaging, hybrid/flexible working arrangements, take home products, access to the onsite gym (Mentone), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) services, supportive parental leave options and multiple social and engagement activities. 
 
Join us now!  
 
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No fee of any type will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Patties Food Group.