Associate Brand Manager, Premium Chocolate

Job Location: ​Parsippany​

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? 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.

About the Role:

Are you ready to dive into the sweet world of pralines and take on the role of Associate Brand Manager, Premium Chocolate? Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey where you'll be at the forefront of monitoring, assessing, and driving the performance of our beloved brand in the marketplace. Your mission? To ensure we not only meet but exceed our budgetary goals.

 

We're on the lookout for someone with an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a hunger for growth. You should be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, effortlessly navigating the challenges that come your way while maintaining a keen eye on the bigger picture. And let's not forget the importance of collaboration! We need someone who can seamlessly partner cross-functionally, both locally and globally, to bring our brand vision to life.

 

So, if you're ready to sink your teeth into a role that promises excitement, growth, and endless opportunities, we want to hear from you! Don't just be a spectator in the world of pralines—be the driving force behind our brand's success.

 

Join us and let's make sweet memories together! Apply now to be our next Associate Brand Manager, Premium Chocolate.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform in-depth market and brand analysis to assist Brand Management in formulating brand strategy within a fast-moving consumer packaged goods category 
• Provide updates on brand performance and spearhead impactful business initiatives
• Maintain full understanding of the competitive environment to assess impact on business 
• Responsible for all product commercialization activities including artwork development and updates
• Prepare, create, and present engaging, meaningful, and persuasive presentations 
• Manage and present monthly budget by executing PO requests, tracking spend and reconciling
• Support development of consumer activation plans, innovation launches, product updates in market and manage execution of brand social media strategy
• Collaborate with Trade Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to bring our initiatives to life, forging strong partnerships that drive mutual success
• Collaborate with legal department to safeguard company and use of its assets in interactions with third parties 
• Efficiently manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring we obtain the highest quality output while minimizing costs

Who we are looking for:

At Ferrero, we're not just seeking a candidate—we're searching for a dynamic individual who embodies the perfect blend of skill, passion, and drive. Could this be you? Here's what we're looking for:

 

• Bachelors Degree in Business; Masters degree in Business is a plus 
• 2+ years’ experience in consumer packaged goods brand marketing or related role (fast-moving CPG experience is a plus)
• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects within scheduled timelines and adapt to change in priorities
• Product packaging artwork development knowledge is a plus
• Capacity to understand and interpret qualitative and quantitative research for business purposes - experience working with consumer data i.e. IRI, ACNielsen is a plus
• Exposure to P&L management is a plus

 

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. 

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, innova