Brand Manager

PZ Cussons; Canton de Melbourne; Hybrid; CAD 109,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half day Friday

Hybrid work model

Staff discounts

Volunteer days

Job summary

PZ Cussons in Melbourne seeks a Brand Manager or experienced Assistant Brand Manager to shape strategy for leading brands across Homecare, Baby and Beauty. You will drive cross-functional projects, craft long-term plans, and work with sales to strengthen partnerships.

The role requires a marketing/commerce degree and 2–3+ years FMCG brand experience, with strong project management and communication skills. Hybrid work and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in Marketing/Business/Commerce or equivalent.
• Experience in brand management or as an assistant brand manager in FMCG.
• Strong project management & creative development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate brand strategies and 3–5 year plans.
• Develop and implement marketing communications plans.
• Collaborate with sales to engage key customer partners and drive growth.
• Lead NPD/innovation projects through Stage-Gate processes.

Skills

Brand management

Marketing strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Marketing/Business/Commerce degree

Job description

Role: Brand Manager, MarketingLocation: 510 Church St, Richmond — hybrid workingContract: PermanentWHY US AND WHY THIS ROLESeize the opportunity to be part of a unique business with an exciting vision for the future - where we dare to be bold, discover what’s possible, and do incredible. Dare. Discover. Do.At PZ Cussons, we offer five big reasons that people join and stay: Futureproof Our Brands, Create Your Own Impact, Accelerate Your Craft, Flexibility to Perform, And Collaborate with Intent.International FMCG PZ Cussons is currently seeking an early career Brand Manager or an experienced Assistant Brand Manager ready to take the next step.Work with leading global brands — Morning Fresh, Radiant, St Tropez, Fudge professional, Rafferty's Garden, Original Source and Imperial Leather — with genuine career development opportunities, a great company culture and work-life balance, including hybrid working and half day Fridays.This is a rare opportunity to join this amazing team with highly experienced mentors at your fingertips in our new state-of-the-art offices at 510 Church St, Richmond. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive team player to join the Marketing team and work on exciting, innovative cross-functional projects. You will have an affinity for high-quality brands and experience in project and brand management, with previous FMCG experience, preferably within Homecare, Baby or Beauty.WHAT YOU’LL BE DOINGAssist in defining, developing & articulating winning strategies for key brands including long term 3-5year plans and detailed operational plansMonitor and interpret category and brand performance, developing & delivering all marketing communication plansManage category innovation NPD projects through Stage and Gate process.Work closely with the Sales team to establish strategies to win with key customer partners. Key participant in category review process and customer engagement sessionsLead the implementation of the marketing aspects of the growth plans, ensure excellent timely and cost compliant execution.WHAT YOU’LL BRINGA relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing/Business/Commerce and ideally 2–3+ years' experience as a Brand Manager, experienced Assistant Brand Manager or in an equivalent role, preferably in an FMCG environmentA high level of attention to detail and a love of managing projects, with brand management and marketing functional experience covering project management & creative developmentExperience managing integrated communication strategies, some P&L management, and experience developing key messages for presenting to trading partnersConsumer led orientation, with the ability to develop brand strategies and marketing plansCollaborative operational approach which builds trust and enables effective development of relationships across functionsA team player with great verbal and written communication skills, a creative and analytical self-starter,WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURNHalf day Friday - every weekHybrid working model, with a modern office in CremorneStructured career development plans and mentoring programs12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiversGenerous staff discounts on our iconic brandsVolunteering days - gifted to support our community partner agenciesAn exciting calendar of health, social and wellbeing activitiesOUR PURPOSE, CULTURE AND VALUESAt PZ Cussons, our purpose is For Everyone, For Life, For Good. Guided by our BEST values, Bold, Energetic, Striving and Together, we nurture a culture where people feel empowered to grow, perform and make a meaningful difference every day.We retain the pioneering spirit of our founders, by building portfolios of locally-loved brands across our key markets in the UK, ANZ, Nigeria and Indonesia, backed by the manufacturing scale and capability of a global business.INCLUSION AND FAIRNESSWe’re committed to building diverse teams that reflect our consumers and communities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know.Dare to be bold, Discover what’s possible, and Do the incredible.