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.- Leading Global Brands - Morning Fresh, Radiant, St Tropez, Fudge professional, Rafferty's Garden, Original Source, Imperial Leather
- Genuine Career Development opportunities
- Great Company Culture and Work life balance (hybrid and half day Fridays)
- New state of the art offices - central Richmond location
International FMCG PZ Cussons is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Brand manager ready to take the next step in their Career. You will be an ambitious and commercially minded Marketer, with 2-3+ years’ experience, with a passion for innovation, NPD and Brand marketing.
This is a rare opportunity to join this amazing team with highly experienced mentors at your fingertips
The Role
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive team player to join the Marketing team to work on exciting and innovative cross functional projects. This role will suit an early career Brand Manager looking for a genuine career development opportunity. Or you may be a talented and highly experienced Assistant Brand Manager ready for a new challenge Either way, you will have an affinity for high quality brands and experience in Project and Brand Management. You will have previous experience in FMCG and preferably within one of our three core strategic categories of Homecare, Baby or Beauty.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing & articulating winning strategies for relevant brands, including long term plans
- Develop & deliver all stage-gate projects & marketing communication plans
- Support commercial governance of relevant brands including review of the portfolio P&L and contribution through the IBP process
- Work closely with the Sales team to establish strategies to win with key customer partners. Key participant in category review process and customer engagement sessions
- Work within the A&P budget to produce the best communication solutions & promotional program delivery
- Work closely with Sales & Supply Chain teams to ensure efficient and effective delivery of key priorities
- Lead the implementation of the marketing aspects of the growth plans, ensure excellent timely and cost compliant execution.
- Work with global brand owners to ensure key initiatives can be deployed to advance growth in ANZ
- Ensure delivery of all key financial KPIs for relevant brands
- Deliver the sales and market share goals
Qualifications and experience
You will have a high level of attention to detail and love managing projects. Along with Brand management and marketing functional experience, covering project management & creative development, you will have managed integrated communication strategies and have some P&L management. You will also have experience in developing key messages for presenting to trading partners.
Your ideal proven marketing toolkit will include:

- Consumer led orientation, ability to develop brand strategies and marketing plans
- Influencing and interpersonal skills
- Commercial acumen and ability to drive performance and delivery of results
- Collaborative operational approach which builds trust and enables effective development of relationships across functions
- ‘Hands on’ approach with desire to make your mark
Employee Benefits:

Half day Fridays (yes, every week)
Hybrid Working - personalised flexibility re work from home
Annual Bonus scheme
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
Weekly recognition awards - aligned to our BEST Values
Heath, Social & Wellbeing committee that offer;
- Bake-off competitions
- Monthly birthday morning tea
- Corporate Games
- Trivia lunches
- Festive celebrations, Giving tree
- Wednesday run club
- 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_.
If you have a positive attitude, are passionate about these brands and are looking to join a well-regarded International FMCG with a truly amazing culture, please apply.