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Unilever Associate Brand Manager, Magnum Ice Cream Operations/Engagement in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Background & Purpose of the Job
Magnum is the #1 ice cream brand globally known for its decadent Belgium chocolate, over the top indulgence, and partnership with top trend setters in fashion, music, and culture. Magnum ice cream celebrated its 10-year anniversary in the US in 2021, and this candidate will have the unique opportunity to solidify Magnum as the leader in the fastest growing segment in the US ice cream market: super premium frozen novelty. Ice Cream is a category with complete interdependency between supply chain, customer marketing, finance, and marketing. As such this role will flex across the traditional brand marketing roles to help drive the business forward.
The ideal candidate will drive the business forward with out-of-the-box ideas, strong leadership of the cross-functional team, and a hunger to challenge the status quo and realize the full growth potential of Magnum in the US. In this role, you’ll handle forecasts, budget, agency relationships, and key customers for the Magnum business. The person who will be successful in this position is motivated, engaged, and passionate about taking on responsibility and being our partner in driving growth. Magnum is global business with extreme local market nuances, so close and collaborative work across innovation and operations is a must. Only as a team will we raise the awareness needed for Magnum ice cream in the US to compete against the long-standing competitors in our category. This will be a very rewarding position - results are immediate and recognizable in-market. The team is fun and has a glass half full attitude, seeking to embody the luxurious yet attainable lifestyle we champion for our consumers. The same attitude needs to be present in the applicant.
Who You Are & What You’ll Do
As an Associate Brand Manager in Ice Cream operations, this candidate is responsible for the day-to-day management of the US business for one of Unilever’s largest global brands. Working directly with our cross functional teams, this candidate will have the opportunity to craft and execute winning strategies in the marketplace. Candidates require confidence to lead internal and external teams, a bias for action, a heart for the consumer, and an ability to manage and navigate through a complex system.
Assist in the development and execution of brand plans to deliver against growth and profit targets including launching innovation and driving the core
Translate consumer insights into effective channel-specific strategies that drive market share goals across channels.
Partner with customer and channel development team to land new innovations and in-market strategic activity
Day-to-day lead/liaison with all agency teams bringing the paid, owned, and earned plan to life for the brand
Deep understanding of the competitive and customer environment including share analysis
Support Brand Manager with budget management
Support and champion our brand strategy, marketing principles, and organizational values.
Lead, manage, and motivate cross-functional team to accomplish brand goals, objectives, and key initiatives
Champion the digital transformation of the brand across all owned platforms
Develop annual and long-range brand plans and assist in the preparation of the presentation
Identify and mobilize needed resources to accomplish brand/project goals
Prepare and interpret market research analysis, analyze, and forecast results and trend
What You’ll Need To Succeed
BA/BS degree required; MBA desired
2-3 years’ experience in Brand Marketing, preferably CPG
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Analytic capability to manage & forecast volume, address business issues, chase business opportunities and make strategic recommendations
Creativity in problem solving and communications development
Strong analytical skills
Clear demonstration of successful, consistent delivery to the business
Clear demonstration of project management & leadership skills
Experience/ability leading or working with agencies and media partners
Experience and understanding working with different customer channels
Ability to operate in an unstructured, dynamic environment, and to provide innovative approaches in a team-based structure
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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Job Category: Marketing
Job Category: Márketing
Job Category: Commercialisation
Job Type: Assistant Brand Manager / Specialist
Industry: UnileverExperiencedProfessionals