Junior Brand Manager Bakery

Ferrero International S.A.; Alba; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global confectionery company is seeking a Junior Brand Manager at their headquarters in Alba, Italy. The role involves supporting brand initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing product portfolios. Candidates should have a degree in Marketing, Management, or Economics, along with at least 2 years in FMCG brand management. Strong analytical skills, fluency in English, and familiarity with tools like SAP and Nielsen databases are essential. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Servizi

Diverse and inclusive culture

Career development opportunities

Competenze

• 2+ years of experience in FMCG, Brand Management, or Trade Marketing.
• Strong knowledge of brand dynamics across different markets.
• Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus.

Mansioni

• Contribute to projects linked to the 3-year strategic plan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage portfolios.
• Monitor market performance and manage project budgets.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Formazione

Degree in Marketing, Management, or Economics

Strumenti

Nielsen

IRI databases

SAP

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For ourGlobalHeadquarters and in our Bakery Division, we are looking for a talented Junior Brand Manager who will support the Senior BrandManagerBakery managing and developing the category in our Headquarters.

Main Responsibilities:

Thanks to your ability to work across multiple initiatives, you will actively contribute to projects linked to the 3-year strategic plan and activity grid. You will be involved in proximity innovation topics such as new product development, geographicalroll-outs, flavor management, packaging development, and the launch of new advertising campaigns, while monitoring progress and timelines in line with the roadmap led by the Category Team.

You will collaborate on a regular basis with cross-functional teams including Business Units, Technical, Digital, Consumer Shopping Understanding, Operations, and Legal, helping align inputs around planned initiatives. Thanks to your exposure to consumer insights and data analysis, you will support research briefs, participate in qualitative and quantitative studies, and help translate findings into actionable proposals, while also assisting with mockups and product samples alongside internal and external partners.

You will support the design, development, and maintenance of the product portfolio, contributing to simplification initiatives and consistency across markets. This includes preparing packaging and advertising briefs, evaluating agency proposals, coordinating with external suppliers, producing brand guidelines and templates, certifying artworks, and tracking budgets. You will also monitor market and competition performance through global SellIn and Sell Out analysis, follow project costs versus budget, suggest corrective actions when needed, and manage requisitions for goods through SAP.

About You:

Thanks to your academic background in Marketing, Management, Economics or an equivalent field, combined with at least 2 years of experience in FMCG within Brand Management, Trade Marketing or a similar role, you will bring a solid understanding of how brands operate across markets. You will rely on your multi-market and cultural awareness, along with strong communication and influencing skills, to navigate diverse stakeholders and contexts.

You will apply your analytical, financial and project management skills to manage priorities and deliver within demanding timelines. Thanks to your dynamism, flexibility and curiosity, you will feel comfortable working in high-pressure situations and adapting quickly when needed.

You will succeed in this role thanks to your result-oriented mindset, assertiveness and open-minded approach. You will also contribute through your strong command of Microsoft tools such as Excel and PowerPoint, your experience with Nielsen or IRI databases, and your familiarity with SAP architecture, while fluent English will allow you to collaborate effectively, with additional languages being a valued asset in a proactive and collaborative working environment.

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com .

DE&I at Ferrero:

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 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.
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