Junior Brand Manager -Parental Leave

Ferrero International S.A.; Alba; In loco; EUR 32.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ferrero in Alba, Italy is seeking a Junior Brand Manager to support the Senior Brand Manager and Marketing Manager in strategic development for the Kinder Bueno brand. The role covers new product development, market research, and cross‑functional collaboration across labs, packaging, and operations.

You will contribute to briefs, packaging design, and project timelines, helping to maximize market impact and brand consistency across countries.

Competenze

• Master's degree in marketing or related field is required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into insights.
• Excellent communication and high attention to detail; fluent English.

Mansioni

• Support Senior BM and Marketing Manager in long‑term innovation and marketing mix development.
• Collaborate with Laboratories, Packaging Development, Controlling and Operations for project industrialization.
• Contribute to consumer research and analyze results to optimize marketing mix.
• Coordinate briefs and agencies for design, mock‑ups, and artwork.
• Support packaging design and communications; manage suppliers for mock‑ups and artwork.
• Define launch plans and evaluate roll‑out opportunities through market testing.
• Conduct global marketplace analyses to identify trends and growth opportunities.
• Support legal and regulatory activities by supervising ingredient lists and nutrition info.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Strong communicator

Attention to detail

English fluency

Formazione

Master's degree in Marketing, Economics, Business Administration or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

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We are currently looking for a Junior Brand Managerwho will support the Senior BM and the Marketing Manager in the strategic development of innovative projects for the Kinder Bueno brand.

Supporting a broad range of activities, you will be involved in new product development projects, data analysis and the interpretation of quantitative and qualitative market research results. You will also contribute to the preparation of briefs and the coordination of internal processes related to recipe and format/template management.

The position is based in Alba (CN), Italy.

Main Responsibilities:

Support the Senior BM and the Marketing Manager in the strategic process of medium- and long-term innovation, contributing to the development of the full marketing mix and ensuring alignment with brand objectives and business priorities. Collaborate with key functions, including Laboratories, Packaging Development, Controlling and Operations, to ensure successful project industrialization while monitoring timelines and deliverables to achieve planned objectives.

Contribute to consumer research activities by supporting the Consumer & Shopper Understanding (CSU) team briefing process, participating in qualitative and quantitative research initiatives and analyzing results to identify opportunities for marketing mix optimization. Coordinate the production of samples and mock‑ups with UPS/DTC Labs and external agencies to support project development and decision‑making.

Support packaging design and communication activities through the preparation of briefs for design and communication agencies, participation in the evaluation of proposals and coordination of implementation activities. Ensure effective management of external suppliers involved in mock‑ups, artworks, shootings and related deliverables. Contribute to the improvement of Piano Statico execution to maximize market impact, shelf visibility and product potential, while ensuring the preparation and sharing of brand guidelines with countries and overseeing template creation and artwork certification activities.

Collaborate with Area Marketing and Business Unit colleagues to define successfullaunch plans and evaluate roll‑out opportunities through market testing and research. Contribute to the development and assessment of the full marketing mix across countries, considering consumer insights, market dynamics, quality standards and profitability objectives.

Conductglobal marketplace analyses to monitor new product launches, identify emerging trends and generate insights that can support innovation and brand growth opportunities.

Supportlegal and regulatory activities by supervising the timely creation of ingredient lists and nutritional information, as well as trademark registration and renewal processes.

About You:

You hold a Master's degree in Marketing, Economics, Business Administration or a related field. Initial experience in Marketing, Brand Management, Innovation, Category Management or other commercial functions is considered a plus.

You possess strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights, combined with a genuine interest in consumer behavior, innovation and brand development. Solid project management and organizational capabilities enable you to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

You are a strong communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse stakeholders and functions. Fluent in English and proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, you are curious, proactive and eager to learn within a dynamic international 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 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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