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Unilever Associate Brand Manager, Klondike Ice Cream Innovation in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Background & Purpose of the Job
North America Ice Cream is looking for an outstanding candidate to drive brand strategy and build the future of our innovation funnel. Unilever Ice Cream is the #1 ice cream brand in the world and continues to grow with increased momentum. Our brands include Breyers, Magnum, Klondike, Talenti, Good Humor and Popsicle.
We are looking for an intelligent, innovative and creative Marketer with a passion for brands. The ideal candidate will drive the business forward with out of the box ideas, strong leadership of the cross-functional team and challenge the status quo to get things done more efficiently. This position will require an in-depth understanding of brand development, which includes market trends, consumer focus, and category dynamics. The role will require both strategic thinking and understanding of logistical execution to continue to nurture Klondike brand love and role in consumer’s lives.
Who You Are and What You’ll Do:The Associate Brand Manager for Klondike Innovation will be held accountable for leading the Innovation, Communication, Future-Fit Brand Strategy across the North American business. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develop and Manage Innovation Pipeline with a cross functional team to ensure product mix is launched on time and in full, across a complex global supply chain.
Lead trend work and consumer research by partnering with Insights team to conduct research on new innovation, product concepts, & communication assets
Partner with R&D to manage product and packaging transitions, improvements and updates.
Partner closely with Operations marketing team to ensure flawless execution in market
Lead inspiring, unmissable brand communication, from creative agency briefings through to the development of final assets
Klondike has a robust, yet complex portfolio with multiple manufacturing sites across product formats. You will be tasked with leading Klondike future strategy work, including the management of each product segment, long-term capacity forecast planning, & detailed financial analyses
Day to Day management includes:
Run and conduct market analysis to understand market trends and opportunities
Daily cross-functional innovation team leadership
Weekly management of feedback from quality & consumer engagement teams
Budget & invoices
You’re a born leader: This position requires strong leadership & influencing skills as you will interact with cross-functional business partners, brand partners in multiple categories as well as agencies. Having a vision and strategic intent will be critical to deliver impactful communications and creative.
You generate powerful insights: Our work starts with understanding what drives our consumers to purchase, and crafting plans based on those insights, including nuances based on the shopping occasion and retail channel. This position will require the ability to write up and validate consumer concepts for innovations and communications.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or related field required
At least 2-3 years of marketing experience in consumer products industry, preferably with experience in innovating new products, strategic thinking and brand communications
Ability to think strategically and brings results in a fast-changing business environment
Ability to project manage across multiple timelines and priorities
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong Bias for Action & Accountability both for self and others
What We Can Offer You
Culture for Growth (https://www.unilever.com/about/who-we-are/our-vision/) | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzuVqApc7i-tR2YxazMxNkpPZVU/view) | Every Voice Matters (https://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/the-sustainable-living-plan/enhancing-livelihoods/opportunities-for-women/upholding-diversity/) | Global Reach (https://www.unilever.com/brands/) | Life at Unilever (https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/1248/life/) | Careers with Purpose (https://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/transformational-change/) | World Class Career Development Programs (https://www.unilever.com/careers/graduates/uflp/) | Check Out Our Space (https://www.themuse.com/companies/unilever/office) | Focus On Sustainability (https://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/transformational-change/)
Pay: The pay range for this position is $84,400 to $126,600. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
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Job Category: Marketing
Job Category: Commercialisation
Job Category: Márketing
Job Type: Assistant Brand Manager / Specialist
Industry: UnileverExperiencedProfessionals