Assistant Brand Manager

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Work for a global company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands.

Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is nurtured.

PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most trusted brands such as Smith's Chips, Red Rock Deli, Doritos, Sakata, Pepsi Max and Gatorade! We are a progressive and people-focused business, and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success. Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career.

As the result of an internal promotion, we currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Marketing Team as an Assistant Brand Manager on our Core brands Smith’s and Doritos. As part of the Core Brands team, you will help develop, communicate, and deliver the annual and 3 year marketing plans as well as provide ongoing support to Smith’s and Doritos Brand Managers including brand performance tracking, marketing spend processing & preparation for brand presentations. You will also have the opportunity to lead projects independently and to work with PepsiCo Regional and Global marketing teams.

This is an exciting role and offers the right candidate a unique opportunity to contribute to and shape the future of two iconic, market leading brands.

You will:

• Proactively develop and execute product and packaging innovation to drive consumer and customer centric growth opportunities
• Contribute to creative, activation development and execution for identified New Product Development (NPD) projects
• Lead at least one major project per year managing NPD development and through-the-line support with relevant agencies and suppliers
• Effectively engage, communicate to, and influence other critical functions (Sales, Research and Development, Operations and Finance) within PepsiCo Australia to ensure alignment and flawless execution of identified projects and ensure they are driven through the StageGate process in an effective, timely and thorough manner
• Lead the Smith’s and Doritos social media programme with responsibility for managing the execution via Spreadfast, PepsiCo’s chosen social media management software tool, in conjunction with Media/Social Media agencies
• Assist in collating content & collateral for internal & external brand presentations including completion of Go-To-Market documents to support category and sales teams
• Develop and execute internal events across Doritos and Smiths to drive internal engagement with the brands and reinforce the important role they play within the portfolio
• Manage purchase order and invoicing process and support Brand Managers in monthly budget forecasting

You will have:

• A business or marketing degree
• 1 to 2 years of experience in similar role within FMCG (essential)
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media and experience in leading social media campaigns
• Technical skills to be proficient in data analysis to gain insights for business decisions
• Financial acumen and basic profit and loss understanding
• Demonstrated strong planning & organisational skills to effectively manage and execute projects
• Good interpersonal skills with experience in developing strong cross-functional relationships
• Ability to be highly organised yet adaptable to changing circumstances
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) - being clear, convincing and constructive
• Good time management (managing own workload, multi-tasking skills, prioritising)
• Creativity to identify alternative approaches and solutions

What we can offer you:

• Excellent work-life balance with our flexible office environment
• A competitive remuneration package
• Career development opportunities
• Discounted retail and service benefits through our PepsiCo extras program

Working at PepsiCo:

Your positive attitude will be rewarded with excellent long term local and global career opportunities, and ongoing professional development along with a fun and rewarding working environment.

You will be a key part of a dynamic team and a valuable contributor to a global company that is one of the FMCG market leaders. At PepsiCo, we recognise our people as a key part of our business and career progression within the business is encouraged and supported.

We are committed to recruiting, training and retaining high quality people.

Interested? Know someone who might be? This is a great opportunity to join the PepsiCo ANZ team.

PEPSICO’S job application process:

1. Submit your application via our website, including a cover letter & resume
2. Interview and skills evaluation
3. Online Assessment process
4. Reference and background checks

Our Commitment is to deliver Sustained Growth through Empowered People acting with Responsibility and Trust.