Address Who we are
On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Our products range from 400+ brands which include Dove, Lynx, Omo, Surf and Hellmann's alongside innovative, and purpose-led brands like Ben & Jerry's, Streets, Continental and many more, giving us a unique place in the lives of people all over the world.
We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world's first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap more than 100 years ago, and it's at the heart of how we run our company today.?In 2022 Unilever Australia & New Zealand became a Certified B Corporation (B Corp), joining a growing network of organisations committed to galvanising a stronger, more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy for all.
A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and hybrid working. We have a proud heritage in Australia since 1919 and a thriving, sustainable business today, so there's never been a better time to join us.
At Unilever ANZ, we have also embarked on something special: we are proud to be undertaking a 4 Day work week trial. This trial will see our staff retain 100 percent of their salaries, while working 80 percent of the time and delivering 100 percent of business outcomes. The Assistant Brand Manager - Nutrition (9 to 12 months contract) role is designed to be fully functional in the 4-Day work week trial.
Job Summary
We are looking for an Assistant Brand Manager - Nutrition on contract for 9-12 months, who will work across the marketing mix, with a focus on Dressings category and future growth platforms. Dressings is the lead growth contributor to the total Nutrition Business Unit growth, and has two powerful brands, Hellmann's and Best Foods. Reporting into the Marketing Manager, this role will provide you with the opportunity to help shape the future of this platform as well as future platforms with the overall goal to drive long term growth and delivering in year plans to meet top and bottom line targets. To do this, everyone needs to be able to take a step back and think strategically as well as roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty; to be entrepreneurial and experiment as well as bring in the best of Unilever and work the structures of a large company.
We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running, seeking to maximize plans through brilliant execution, owning end-to-end planning of innovation, activation and core brand activity, and tracking and optimizing performance across our Business Unit. This role is also responsible in building productive working relationships with our EU and global counterparts, as well as local Marketing & Innovation, Sales, Category, Operations and Manufacturing to manage the brand's day-to-day operations, build best in class launch plans & execute media brand plans brilliantly. With a strong focus on consumer insights as the foundation to our strategy, this role will be involved in turning those insights into actionable plans.
Role Responsibilities
- Working across the Dressings (mayonnaise) category, supporting on innovation and brand plan deployment and perfect execution. Including business case alignment, development, processing and gatekeeping prior to launch
- Owner of end-to-end planning, working with customer strategy, brand teams and creative agency to ensure consistent execution from brand assets and messaging to instore execution
- Management of the team's brand budgets
- Ownership of Core brand metrics, tracking and then working with cross functional teams to optimise plans and deliver yearly forecast & targets
- Activation review to build best in class customer plans, year on year
Does this sound like You
- 2-3 years' of FMCG experience in marketing, sales or category
- Demonstrable analytical ability and data fluency (Brand performance commentary, Innovation tracking, Category deep dives)
- Experience with using Nielsen, Quantium or Circana (IRI) desirable
- Brand strategy execution experience
- A proven track record in project management cross functionally
- A self starter with attention to detail, always striving to deliver the best possible result
- Open minded and seek creative solutions to everyday problems
- Obsessive about consumer understanding and completely immersed in the needs of the consumer both now, and into the future
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent
What awaits you at Unilever
The core of Unilever's culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.
This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.
This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.
Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!
If you require reasonable adjustments for the application and recruitment process, please advise us on ANZ.talent@unilever.com.
Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.
This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Maori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.
At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
Job Category: Marketing, Márketing, Commercialisation
Job Type: Assistant Brand Manager / Specialist
Industry: UnileverExperiencedProfessionals
