Assistant Brand Manager

Ferrero International S.A.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno, and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers, and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

Join our marketing team as an Assistant Brand Manager and make an impact!

You'll support senior colleagues, handle reporting, and contribute to key projects in communication, media, and promotions. This role offers hands-on experience in brand strategy and portfolio execution, helping drive business success.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love bringing ideas to life, apply now and take your marketing career to the next level!

Main Responsibilities:

• You will manage marketing planning and strategy, assisting senior colleagues with budgeting, advertising, and promotions. Your insights into consumer behaviour and market trends will help refine strategies, keeping the brand competitive.
• You'll also analyse competitors and support research initiatives to strengthen consumer understanding.
• You will do portfolio execution by coordinating design briefs, managing artwork approvals, and ensuring smooth collaboration across teams. Your role is key in overseeing packaging and branding, helping create impactful materials that align with business objectives.
• You will oversee communication and media, assisting in advertising execution and evaluating campaign effectiveness. By supporting digital and conventional media planning, you'll help shape messaging and ensure promotions reach the right audience.
• You will drive promotions by developing materials and executing consumer campaigns alongside trade marketing teams. From sponsorships to retail activations, you'll ensure initiatives align with brand goals while coordinating legal compliance.
• You will lead business follow-up, tracking sales performance and consumer trends to refine strategies. Your insights into key metrics will help shape future sales plans, driving continued success.

Who we are looking for:

• You will bring essential marketing experience, with a background in brand marketing that allows you to contribute effectively to strategy and execution.
• Your strong interpersonal skills will help you collaborate with teams and stakeholders, fostering productive relationships.
• You will demonstrate proficiency in project management and prioritisation, ensuring tasks are efficiently executed and deadlines are met.
• Your strong analytical ability will enable you to assess market trends, performance data, and business insights to drive informed decision-making.
• Ideally, you will understand the UK market, allowing you to navigate consumer behaviours and industry trends with confidence.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality, and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product-centric as we are—dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.