Freelance Senior Brand Manager innovation

Michael Page; Brussel; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Brussels-based with home working

Résumé du poste

DOKTERS VAN DE WERELD - MEDECINS DU MONDE in Brussels is seeking a Freelance Senior Brand Manager for Innovation to drive brand development and product innovation across our consumer brands. You will lead cross-functional projects from concept to execution, manage brand equity and guide packaging and labeling activities, collaborating with external agencies.

The ideal candidate has senior FMCG brand management experience, fluency in English and French (Dutch a plus), strong project leadership,

Qualifications

• Senior experience as a Brand Manager in FMCG.
• Strong expertise in brand management and brand equity.
• Proven experience in product innovation and development.
• Familiarity with Stage-Gate or similar innovation processes.
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Independent, proactive and detail-oriented.
• Fluent in English and French; Dutch is a strong plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead brand management and innovation projects from concept to execution.
• Manage brand equity, positioning and strategic brand development.
• Coordinate operational aspects of product launches, including packaging and labels.
• Manage digital brand assets and coordinate processes with external agencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and ensure alignment across projects.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables and priorities independently.
• Identify risks and anticipate next steps to ensure smooth project delivery.

Connaissances

Brand management

Brand equity

Product innovation

Stage-Gate

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Attention to detail

Independent / proactive

English fluency

French fluency

Dutch language

Description du poste

• DOKTERS VAN DE WERELD - MEDECINS DU MONDE

Freelance Senior Brand Manager innovation

Our client is a leading Belgian FMCG company with a strong portfolio of recognised consumer brands and a clear focus on brand development and innovation. The Marketing team is looking for a senior freelance professional who can independently drive transversal projects and support the business during a period of transition.

Freelance Senior Brand Manager innovation

As a Freelance Senior Brand Manager Innovation your responsibilities are:

• Lead brand management and innovation projects from concept to execution ;
• Manage brand equity, positioning and strategic brand development ;
• Coordinate operational aspects of product launches, including packaging and labels ;
• Manage digital brand assets and coordinate processes with external agencies
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and ensure alignment across projects ;
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables and priorities independently ;
• Identify risks and anticipate next steps to ensure smooth project delivery ;

Profiel

A successful Freelance Senior Brand Manager Innovation should have:

• Senior experience as a Brand Manager, ideally within FMCG ;
• Strong expertise in brand management and brand equity ;
• Proven experience in product innovation and development ;
• Familiarity with Stage-Gate or similar innovation processes ;
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills ;
• Hands-on and operational, with strong attention to detail ;
• Independent, proactive and able to anticipate and solve issues ;
• Fluent in English and French; Dutch is a strong plus ;

Aanbod

Our customer offers you:

• Freelance assignment in a leading Belgian FMCG organisation ;
• Brussels-based with up to 3 days/week home working, organised within the team ;
• Hybrid, 4-5 days/week ;