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ABOUT CHUPA CHUPS – A PERFETTI VAN MELLE COMPANY

Perfetti van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Employing over 18,000 people and operating 36 companies throughout the world, Perfetti van Melle has a true global reach: it is present in the Asia Pacific Region, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.

Our brands convey the passion we have for our products. We continuously explore new ways of doing things and innovative ideas that will inspire and delight our consumers worldwide. Our brands Chupa Chups, Smint, Mentos, and Trident gratify, refresh, and inspire consumers of all ages around the globe.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Reporting to the Brand Manager, the successful candidate will be required to:

• Help on driving business results for the total P&L owned by the Brand Manager.
• Collaborate on brand strategy to achieve sales and profitability targets, ensuring all consumer touchpoints align with brand equity.
• Analyse Nielsen data, SAP data, and competitive activities to assess brand performance, monitor sales volumes, market share, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop product and communication strategies based on consumer insights, executing promotional initiatives and brand activations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies to implement marketing plans effectively, managing product development tools to ensure timely execution.
• Forecast new product launches and promotions, assisting in effective marketing budget management.

OUR PERFECT CANDIDATE

• Educational background: Bachelor’s degree required (Economics, Business Administration & Management or similar). Master in Marketing / MBA is a plus.
• Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English. Portuguese is a plus.
• Relevant experience in a functional Marketing role in FMCG, minimum 2 years having worked in the food sector is a plus, as well as having experience with working in close cooperation with sales and both traditional and modern channels.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using Nielsen, SAP, and other market analysis tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market trends.
• Own vehicle.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND WHEN WORKING AT CHUPA CHUPS – PERFETTI VAN MELLE

• Work in a dynamic environment and young team.
• Work with some of the biggest brands in the Confectionery world, and also with the most passionate people.
• The opportunity to develop yourself in the FMCG industry within the most iconic lollipops brand around the globe.
• Benefits package and hybrid work model.

WE CARE FOR OUR PEOPLE

At Perfetti Van Melle we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being. Join the Sweet Life by applying today!

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of diversity. We strive to be a more equal opportunity workplace.

We are always looking for the best candidates, so if you think you would be a good fit even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we would love to hear from you!