Assistant Brand Manager

Who are we?

Mondelēz New Zealand has been distributing delicious snacks in Aotearoa for Kiwis to enjoy for more than 100 years. Our team are the proud custodians of our iconic brands, including Cadbury, Pascall, Toblerone, The Natural Confectionery Co., Sour Patch Kids, Philadelphia, OREO, and Olina's.

Why Mondelez?

At Mondelēz NZ our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're incredibly proud of our team - together we're very good at what we do, because we're connected, collaborative and supportive.

Your development and career are a priority, and you'll have the opportunity to build your career locally and globally if desired.  Our world is fast-paced, but you'll have a supportive environment in which to grow, with leaders who will empower you to achieve your potential.

We believe in the importance of balancing work and life demands and offer the flexibility you need to achieve it. Yet connecting with colleagues in our engaging and fun environment definitely makes coming into the office worthwhile.

We are committed to making a positive contribution to local communities across Aotearoa through our partnerships with Conservation Volunteers New Zealand, The Halberg Foundation, and The Kindness Collective. Each year you will have the opportunity to volunteer for these organisations or a charity that has meaning for you.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Brand Manager to join our team. This is your chance to make a real impact across a diverse and exciting portfolio, home to household names such as Oreo, Ritz, The Natural Confectionery Co., and Pascall. Based in Auckland, this position is designed for an innovative and creative marketer, with responsibilities spanning from point-of-buy execution and managing external agency relationships to designing compelling assets and executing consumer promotions. You will gain invaluable exposure to the rapidly growing spaces of customer marketing and e-commerce, particularly within our exciting biscuits & candy categories. This role offers exposure to end-to-end brand management responsibilities, including driving market share delivery and shaping strategic growth initiatives.

How you will contribute

• Instrumental in the full management and ongoing supply of POS solutions for the New Zealand market, ensuring efficiency and impact.
• Comprehensively manage customer marketing plans, which include briefing agencies, booking campaigns, tracking performance, and overseeing artwork deliverables.
• Partner with local commercial teams and agency partners to launch and execute new products and activations in the market.
• Drive impactful POS and effective customer marketing support.
• Delve into data to monitor brand and activation performance, identifying key insights and growth opportunities.
• Serve as the internal champion for our brands.
• Engage in commercial planning, field sales engagements & internal launches.
• Ultimately drive market share and brand growth through well-executed activations.

The ingredients you'll bring

• 2+ years of experience in a marketing role, preferably within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector or familiarity with grocery execution.
• The ability to thrive and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A blend of analytical skills and a creative mindset, showcasing both commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• A broad understanding of marketing principles; while e-commerce experience is beneficial, it is not essential.

Benefits

When you join Mondelēz you will enjoy an inclusive and diverse environment, with access to learning platforms and personal development tools to help you grow. You'll be rewarded with a competitive salary and an incentive linked to business performance with a payout up to 200%, market-leading superannuation, medical insurance, generous parental leave, life insurance, and access to free physio. We also have plenty of onsite parking, and plenty of confectionery of course

About Mondelez International

At Mondelēz International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with operations in more than 80 countries.

We're committed to offering Kiwi consumers great products from our global portfolio, while continuing to make and develop innovative products just for our local fans.  The majority of the products we sell in NZ are made in one of our 6 Australian factories. This is where we develop and manufacture our iconic Cadbury products – blocks, bars and Easter bunnies, and our other delicious snacks under the Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids, Philadelphia, Olina's and OB Finest brands.

Our commitment

Mondelēz New Zealand is committed to diversity, equity & inclusion, and ensuring each individual is able to bring their whole self to work each day. We welcome people of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, ages, life stages, all sexualities and all genders to apply. If you require any specific support or adjustments through your recruitment journey with us, please don't hesitate to advise us.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.

We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world.

In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.