Assistant Brand Manager Thorntons
Job Location: London
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Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
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 of 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.
About the Role:
Ferrero are growing and innovating all the time and the acquisition of the much-loved chocolate-maker Thorntons in 2015 made us the fourth largest confectionery manufacturer in the UK. Like Thorntons, we are a family business with a rich heritage, driven by a commitment to quality and excellence and built around the hard work and shared values of our employees.
Are you interested in bringing enjoyment to the life of our consumers through our high quality, premium treats? We have a new opportunity for an Assistant Brand Manager to join the fast-paced Thorntons brand team.
You will be involved in ad-hoc projects and key activities (e.g., communication and media) and supporting the team with report preparation. You will also be involved in business follow up and promotions execution, with a relevant involvement also in portfolio execution activities.
Main Responsibilities:
You will be actively involved in tracking and monitoring brand performance within Nielsen and Kantar, while supporting the BM with developing brand presentations for commercial sell-ins.
Support in the creation of new product briefs for the R&D team, analysing both market opportunities as well as factory capabilities and financial understanding of potential NPD. By continuously working with the R&D and Plant teams to try and find improvements as well as cost efficiencies across the existing portfolio ranging from ingredients to packaging to artwork.
You will support the implementation of advertising strategies received from the Marketing Manager & Senior Brand Manager.
Who we are looking for:
You will have marketing experience and familiarity with Nielsen/Kantar, excellent communication skills and attention to detail. You will be able to articulate the brand strategically, strong project management & prioritization skills, with great analytical abilities (Microsoft Excel).
You would have a special connection and passion for the brand, with a keen eye for emerging trends. Proven experience of building effective relationships, leading, and managing change and collaboration across departments to achieve financial targets and joint goals.
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.