Junior Brand Manager Kinder Innovation

Ferrero International S.A.; Alba; Ibrido; EUR 39.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ferrero is seeking a Junior Brand Manager Kinder to support the Global Brand Manager in building a new innovation platform from concept to market readiness. You will contribute to product development, packaging, visual identity, brand positioning, and profitability evaluations in collaboration with Operations and Laboratories.

The role emphasizes platform feasibility and cross-functional collaboration, with a transition to the Luxembourg team when the project advances.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Economics, Marketing, Communication or equivalent.
• Fluent in English and Italian.

Mansioni

• Support Global Brand Manager in developing a new innovation platform across product development, packaging, visual identity, positioning, and economics.
• Coordinate briefs and alignment with internal stakeholders for packaging and visual identity development.
• Assist in economics and profitability evaluations, building a solid business case and identifying opportunities affecting platform feasibility.
• Coordinate product development activities from concept to feasibility, liaising with Laboratories, Technical Functions and Operations.
• Act as a coordination point among Laboratories, Packaging Development, Research, Controlling, Operations, Legal and Quality to ensure timely decisions and progression.

Conoscenze

English fluency

Italian fluency

Project management

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Market databases

Formazione

Master's degree

Strumenti

Nielsen/IRI/Euromonitor databases

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role:We are currently looking for a talented Junior Brand Manager Kinder who will support the Global Brand Manager in the development of a new innovation platform, from product development to the key marketing mix levers.You will contribute to the end-to-end construction of the platform, supporting packaging development, visual identity definition, brand positioning, economics and profitability evaluation, as well as the industrial feasibility path in close cooperation with Operations.Working in a highly dynamic and international environment within Ferrero, this position offers the opportunity to coordinate with laboratories, technical functions and other key stakeholders, ensuring the project progresses smoothly and is ready for the next phase of development.At this stage, the role does not include the development of advertising campaigns or communication activations in the strict sense. The focus is on product, packaging, visual identity, positioning, economics and industrial feasibility. Once the project is considered ready, the successful candidate is expected to transition to the Luxembourg team.

Main Responsibilities:

• You will support the BM in the development of a new innovation platform, ensuring a smooth and structured flow across product development, packaging, visual identity, economics and industrial feasibility workstreams.
• Contributing to packaging and visual identity development through the preparation of briefs, coordination of internal stakeholders, management of feedback loops and alignment with the intended brand positioning.
• You will support economics and profitability evaluations, helping to build a solid business case and identify key opportunities or constraints impacting the platform feasibility.
• Coordinating product development activities from concept to feasibility assessment, working closely with Laboratories, Technical Functions and Operations to support the industrialization path.
• Acting as a coordination point among key stakeholders, including Laboratories, Packaging Development, Research, Controlling, Operations, Legal and Quality, ensuring alignment, timely decision-making and project progression.
• In collaboration with the Research Department (CSU), you willsupport the definition of the research plan, managing implementation, results analysis and post-research action plans to reinforce the platform positioning and development choices.
• Identifying relevant market opportunities, white spaces and competitive references to support platform development, while monitoring the elements required to prepare the project for its next organizational phase.

About You:

• You hold a Master's Degree in Economics, Marketing, Communication or equivalent.
• A global mindset combined with ambition, curiosity and a strong passion for innovation and product development.
• You bring a dynamic, flexible and proactive approach, together with strong project management and communication skills.
• A results-oriented and precise way of working, with the ability to prioritize activities and perform effectively in high-pressure environments and within strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint and excellent knowledge of Nielsen, IRI and Euromonitor databases.
• Fluency in English and Italian is required.

What We Offer:

The role is classified at Level 1° under the National Collective Agreement for the Food Industry (CCNL Industria Alimentare). The guaranteed minimum base annual gross salary established by the CCNL for the applicable level is € 43.249. The compensation package also includes an annual variable component with a target of up to 5% of base salary. The overall compensation will be determined based on the experience, skills, and qualifications of the selected candidate. Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits here.

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. Find out more here.