Assistant Brand Manager (Remote)

• Manage & lead multiple marketing projects and activities
• Mars New Zealand is home to market leading brands such as PEDIGREE® MARS®, SNICKERS®, WHISKAS®, ECLIPSE®
• Permanent full-time role based from our Ellerslie office with 50% of week WFH

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales, we’re passionate about our people and looking to recruit our next Assistant Brand Manager.

Join our highly engaged team where you’ll work closely with the Marketing team members on key strategic projects from insight led strategy, to idea generation and in market execution.

You’ll act as a ‘key link’ between marketing, shopper marketing, category, sales & Digital Demand to achieve a high standard of brand strategy execution in market.

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Assist in the development of growth plans in line with the objectives and goals for Mars New Zealand
• Assist & Lead in development of powerful integrated marketing plans that utilise consumer, shopper, category and customer data and insights
• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure the successful and timely delivery of key brand campaigns/activations and product launches
• Work cross functionally with the sales, shopper marketing & Digital Demand teams to ensure the portfolio is executed instore & online with excellence
• Manage & lead multiple marketing projects and activities, while adhering to business timings and providing clear communication and guidance around project risks and opportunities

What are we looking for?

• At least 18 months previous experience working in either a Marketing, Category or Sales role, preferably within FMCG
• Business or marketing qualification at tertiary level preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Project and budget management experience
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally and develop and build relationships
• A growth mindset to help solve business challenges

What can you expect from Mars?

• Access to our in-house Mars University
• A strong and supported focus on your development
• Global health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance
• Opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer programs
• Be part of a company that is contributing to making the world a better place today and every day through on our sustainable generation plan
• A culture that offers collaboration, leadership and rewards you for the role you play within Mars
• Work for a well-established distributor of pet food, confectionery and food products in our multi-sales business

Internal applicants: This role has been graded as a B4 opportunity. Please discuss your application with your line manager first including obtaining their endorsement.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in New Zealand.

Please note: Applications close Sunday (midnight) 14th of July, 2024

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.