Assistant Brand Manager
Job Location:Pune
Company description
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? 40,000 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.
Diversity Statement
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:
If you are crazy about our Brands and products, understanding the mission of bringing the joy and indulgence to our consumers and want to be part of this incredible process, this role can be interesting for you! As a Marketing Assistant you will support Marketing Team in projects related to market share growth and strengthening the competitive position of the Brands.
Main Responsibilities:
Product Strategy:
- Drives communication and advertising strategies, briefing advertising agencies.
- Coordinates production and research with agencies.
Media Planning:
- Supports media planning effectiveness verification.
- Ensures commercials align with objectives.
Marketing Projects:
- Implements operational marketing campaigns.
- Updates Sales and Management teams on projects.
- Analyzes project performance against objectives.
Market Analyses:
- Maintains knowledge of product positioning and market trends.
- Cooperates with Market Research for product performance reports.
Promotions, Co-Marketing, and Sponsorship:
- Proposes activities aligned with brand positioning.
- Measures effectiveness of initiatives.
Packaging:
- Proposes new formats and designs.
- Manages implementation projects.
Budget Management:
- Manages advertising, promotional, and market research budgets.
Sales Planning:
- Supports sales plans and coordinates promotional activities.
- Reports deviations to Brand Manager.
People Management:
- Sets goals and appraises team members.
- Tracks team performance and development.
Who we are looking for:
- Min. Bachelor’s Degree with 4 to 7 years of brand marketing experience in Marketing
- Experience in the FMCG market would be a plus
- Understanding of different markets and cultures
- Analytical and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Market and customer plan expertise.
Referral Code : B
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.
You will be part of innovative and ground-breaking initiatives. With an open mind, proactive approach and flexibility, you will be an invaluable resource. By focusing on targets and thriving in a dynamic and fast-moving environment, you will contribute towards your own as well as your team's goals. Employee contribution and engagement at Ferrero is individual, team and organizational based, so you should have the ability to work independently, as part of a team and build good relations with stakeholders at all levels.