Assistant Brand Manager

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.

Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.

Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Assistant Brand Manager - Homecare
- Well regarded, successful International FMCG
- Portfolio of strong established brands including Morning Fresh and Radiant
- Amazing culture, hybrid wor with half-day Fridays

Morning Fresh, Australia Favourite Dish washing brand has big growth plans ahead and is ready for you to help put them into action We are looking for a highly organised and talented Assistant Brand Manager to support and drive the portfolio. If this sounds like the challenge you are looking for then read on

About Us
- With a reputation for excellence and an impressive brand portfolio including Five:am, Rafferty's Garden, Morning Fresh, Radiant and St Tropez, PZ Cussons Australia is a growing success story offering over 600 SKU's to our consumers._
- We are passionate about our people and their development - every employee has full access to the suite of online LinkedIn Learning courses and you will have a structured development plan and a mentor to guide and challenge you. Our Social, Charity, Heath & Wellbeing committees drive regular activities such as Fun Runs, Yoga classes, Volunteer days and quarterly social events such as barefoot bowls. Additionally - monthly Staff discounts, Five:am yoghurt fridge and half-day Fridays (every week) are some other attractive benefits._

The Role

The role is responsible for assisting in the delivery of financial goals - market share, revenue and profit margins, reporting on category and brand performance, implementation of brand strategy and activation and leading product development and change projects.

This role will be instrumental in delivering on PZC commitments for 2021 and beyond.

A rare opportunity to join this high performing Marketing team - you will report to the Senior Brand Manager.

The key focus of the role is:

- Contribute to and drive implementation of 1-5 year strategic plan for the homecare portfolio.
- Support the development and execution of the brand plans
- Manage innovation ideation process and New Product Development (NPD) program, working with cross functional teams to deliver projects.
- Measure and Monitor category and brand performance
- Assist in developing and implementing communications programmes across ATL (TVC, radio, OOH etc)
- Co-ordinate & collaborate with external advertising agencies, design agencies, market research and packaging companies to support development and delivery of all projects and events.
- Responsibility for the Morning Fresh website and its’ maintenance Administration support, including but not limited to processing of invoice payment and accruals, monthly reporting

Qualifications and experience

_minimum_ of 1 year experience as an Assistant Brand Manager role in an FMCG environment, preferably homecare. You will have a high level of attention to detail and love managing projects.

Ideally you will also have experience with:

- Managing advertising/marketing and digital/social media plans
- Consumer activation programmes
- Project Management with a specific focus on New Product Development

Employee Benefits:

- Half day Fridays
- Hybrid Working - flexibility around work from home and when
- Online Training - access to full LinkedIn Learning suite of 60,000 courses
- Career Development Plan and Mentoring Program
- 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
- Volunteering Days - gifted to support our partner agencies
- Generous Staff Discounts
- Active Heath, Social & Wellbeing committee that arrange; Bake-off competitions, Corporate Games, Trivia lunches, Festive celebrations, Giving tree, Annual Flu-shots,Quarterly drinks

Does this sound like you?

You will be a
_Team Player_ with great
_Communication_ skills (verbal and written). You will need a strong interest in learning and developing your knowledge of general marketing principles, product development, pricing strategy, distribution strategy, adverting and promotional strategy, strategic planning process. You will be a
_Creative_ and
_Analytical Self-Starter_.