Brand Manager

Elanco; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Elanco in Australia is seeking a Brand Manager, Parasiticides to drive campaigns across digital, retail, and shopper marketing. You will translate brand plans into actionable briefs, partner with internal teams and external agencies, and manage budgets to deliver high-quality activations.

You will lead annual brand plans, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor’s degree and hands-on brand experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related discipline.
• Proven brand management or activation experience, incl. agency and budgets.
• Strong project management and analytical skills with proactive execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of integrated brand campaigns across digital, social, retail, and shopper marketing channels.
• Translate brand strategies into briefs and assets with internal teams and external agencies.
• Manage campaign budgets and timelines, ensuring activations meet brand guidelines.
• Support annual brand plans, seasonal initiatives and new product launches.
• Monitor campaign performance and competitor activity for insights and improvements.

Skills

Brand management

Campaign management

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Brand Manager, Parasiticides (12 month contract)

As Brand Manager, Parasiticides, you will be part of the marketing team to deliver impactful campaigns and activation initiatives. In this role, you’ll be responsible for bringing brand plans to life, focusing on high-quality execution across relevant channels to drive brand awareness and commercial performance.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of integrated brand campaigns across digital, social, retail, and shopper marketing channels.
• Translate brand strategies into actionable campaign briefs and promotional assets in collaboration with internal teams and external agencies.
• Manage allocated campaign budgets and timelines, ensuring all activations are delivered on time and within brand guidelines.
• Support the delivery of annual brand plans, including seasonal initiatives and new product launches.
• Monitor campaign performance and competitor activity to identify insights and opportunities for continuous improvement.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent level of experience).
• Experience: Proven experience in brand management, brand activation, or campaign management, including experience managing creative agencies and budgets.
• Strong project management and analytical skills with a proactive, hands-on approach to execution.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience within the pet health category or animal health industry.
• Previous experience in a sales-related role.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information:

Location: Sydney - Hybrid

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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