VIE - Junior Brand Manager

« You’ve always loved it. Now you can be part of it.”

Hundreds of young professionals are joining the extended Ferrero family every year, finding international opportunities and learning experiences to fulfill their professional dreams. Ferrero is a unique company that has fully transformed the confectionary world with its exclusive brands. At Ferrero, we work on big ideas that win over hearts everywhere in the world.

Here, everyone has the opportunity to make Ferrero brands even more extraordinary…and you can too. By Joining Ferrero as VIE Junior Brand Manager, you will work on our powerful & loved brand.

MANDATORY 5 CRITERIA FOR THE VIE PROGRAM:

1. Age: You’re eligible if you are at least 18 years old and under 28 at the time of your application. In all cases, your departure must take place before your 29th birthday.
2. Nationality: Although the program is “made in France,” the V.I.E is not limited to French nationals. Good news: all young people who hold the nationality of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) can apply! Reminder: the EEA includes EU countries as well as Monaco, Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Norway. 
3. National Service:
   
   • If you are of French nationality or hold dual nationality including French, you must be in compliance with national service obligations.
   •  For French citizens under 25, this means providing your defense identification number, which confirms you have been registered and have participated in the “Journée Défense et Citoyenneté” (Defense and Citizenship Day).
   • If you are over 25, you do not need to provide this number.
   • If you are a citizen of an EEA country, you must be in good standing with the national service obligations of your country of origin.
4. Criminal Record: To be eligible for the V.I.E program, your criminal record (bulletin no. 2) must not contain any entries that are incompatible with the mission.
5. Medical Fitness: You must be declared medically fit to carry out the mission. A medical certificate will be required to confirm this. 

Important: If you have already completed a V.I.E or V.I.A mission, you cannot apply again.

As VIE Junior Brand Manager you will support the Sr. Brand Manager & Head New Business in the development and implementation of the marketing plan of the Better-For-You (Eat Natural, FULFIL) and Ice Cream categories (Nutella, Kinder, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello).

You will contribute to the development of the annual marketing plan (strategy, action plans, resources, and budget) and propose initiatives to strengthen it. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop the brand plan and support the operational management of brand assets. You will lead and manage specific projects (e.g., media campaigns, sampling), ensure excellent execution, and analyze results while respecting timelines and budgets.

Additionally, you will conduct performance analyses of key activations in terms of sales and return on investment, while monitoring and ensuring adherence to the A&P budget. You will support the development of media strategies, prepare briefs, and challenge recommendations in collaboration with your manager.

 You will support the analysis of consumer and distributor data (e.g., Nielsen and retailer data) and interpret data to deliver actionable recommendations and monitor competitors’ performance.

Furthermore, you will contribute to the preparation of brand performance reports and activity reporting, manage brand assets (product sheets, visuals, artworks, etc.), and support the monitoring of product quality.

We are looking for a candidate holding a Master’s degree in Marketing or International Business Management, with initial experience in Marketing and a strong passion for the FMCG and food industry. The ideal profile is a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with team members and various stakeholders. You demonstrate the ability to extract key insights from large datasets and show a genuine curiosity to learn about markets and product categories.

We value an autonomous, rigorous, and proactive individual who can work efficiently under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail are essential for success in this role. Previous experience with household panels and consumer data (such as Nielsen and GfK) is considered an asset. Proficiency in English, as well as French and / or Dutch, enable you to effectively communicate and collaborate with your internal and external stakeholders

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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.

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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