Senior Brand Manager

Monde Nissin Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Collaborative culture

Wellbeing days

Paid parental leave

Recognition program

Telus Health EAP

Flu shots & skin checks

Job summary

Monde Nissin Australia is seeking a Senior Brand Manager to lead Black Swan and related brands on a 12-month contract. You will drive brand plans, consumer insights and digital campaigns, partnering with Sales, Finance and R&D to deliver growth and profitability.

You'll bring 3–5+ years of FMCG brand experience, strong project management and a hands-on approach to turning plans into measurable results, with a passion for food and consumer connections.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of brand management experience in FMCG or food industry.
• Experience executing brand plans, campaigns and product launches.
• Strong project management and ability to juggle priorities and stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen with brand performance metrics, budgets and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of brand strategies and marketing plans for Black Swan.
• Plan and execute integrated campaigns across digital, social, retail and other channels.
• Manage product launches, assets and promotional activity with internal teams and agencies.
• Leverage consumer research and market insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, R&D and Supply Chain to ensure commercial alignment.

Skills

Brand management

FMCG experience

Digital marketing

Consumer insights

P&L management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related

Job description

At Monde Nissin Australia (MNA), we’re passionate about our vision, simply good for people and planet. As a leading food manufacturer, our iconic brands including Black Swan, nudie, Peckish and Quorn, reflect our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. Join a team that’s dedicated to making a positive impact through real food, continuous improvement, and care for our communities and the environment.

The Opportunity:

Are you a commercially minded marketer with a passion for building brands that people love?

We’re looking for a Senior Brand Manager to join Monde Nissin on a 12-month contract, someone who can hit the ground running, balance creativity with commercial thinking and turn plans into action. If you thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment and love seeing great marketing translate into real business results, this is an opportunity to make an impact from day one.

Black Swan is a market leader in dips, with exciting opportunities to build on its success, strengthen consumer connections and continue to grow the category. This is your chance to step into an established brand portfolio, pick up the momentum and bring great marketing plans to life. Working closely with cross-functional teams and agency partners, you’ll drive the execution of brand plans, deliver engaging campaigns, support innovation and renovation initiatives, and identify opportunities to maximise brand performance. With a strong foundation already in place, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our brands continue to connect with consumers and deliver against their commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver Brand Plans & Drive Growth

• Lead the execution of established brand strategies and annual marketing plans for Black Swan, ensuring priorities are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Support ongoing brand development initiatives, including innovation, renovation and opportunities to extend our brands into new spaces.
• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, retail and other relevant channels, ensuring activity delivers against brand and commercial objectives.
• Manage the delivery of product launches, campaign assets and promotional activity, working closely with internal teams and agency partners.

Champion the Consumer

• Use consumer research, category data and market insights to inform marketing activity and identify opportunities for growth.
• Stay across emerging food trends, competitor activity and changing consumer behaviours to keep our brands relevant and engaging.
• Work with research and agency partners to translate insights into practical recommendations that strengthen brand performance.

Drive Digital Engagement

• Deliver effective digital and social marketing activity, ensuring our brands show up in the right places with relevant, engaging content.
• Manage website and digital content requirements to keep our online presence current, inspiring and aligned with brand priorities.

Deliver Commercial Results

• Take accountability for Black Swan's P&L performance, monitoring results and supporting delivery against revenue, volume and profitability targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance through volume-driving initiatives, product and recipe optimisation, cost efficiencies and other practical improvements.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, R&D and Supply Chain to ensure marketing plans are commercially grounded and aligned with broader business priorities.
• Build strong working relationships quickly, providing clear direction and maintaining
• momentum across multiple projects and priorities.

To Succeed with Us:

• A bachelor's degree in marketing, Business or a related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of brand management experience, ideally within FMCG or the food industry.
• Experience executing brand plans, integrated marketing campaigns and product launches in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen, including confidence working with brand performance metrics, budgets and P&L outcomes.
• Experience working with consumer research, category insights and external agencies.
• A solid understanding of digital marketing, social media and integrated communications.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach, with the confidence to take ownership, make decisions and hit the ground running.
• A genuine passion for food, brands and connecting with consumers.

The Perks – We Can Offer:

• Hybrid working model – enjoy the flexibility of working from home up to 2 days a week
• A collaborative, inclusive and engaging culture – be part of a team that genuinely values its people
• Wellbeing days – take time to recharge and put yourself first
• Paid Parental leave – 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary care givers and 3 weeks for secondary care givers…Because life outside of work matters too!
• Reward & Recognition program – we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our teams
• Access to Telus Health EAP– free, confidential counselling available 24/7 to support your wellbeing
• Annual flu shots and skin checks – complimentary onsite health services to keep you safe and healthy

Not sure you tick every box?

At Monde Nissin Australia, we believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience makes us stronger. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals feel respected, supported, and valued.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Our recruitment practices are designed to be transparent and equitable, ensuring all candidates have equal opportunity to thrive.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or working arrangements, we encourage you to let us know—we’re committed to providing a fair and accessible experience for everyone.

Join us in creating a workplace that’s Simply Good for People & Planet.