ABM, Premium Chocolate Innovation

Ferrero•Parsippany, NJ

1d•$88,000 - $118,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Brand Manager, Premium Chocolate Innovation supports exciting innovation projects within Premium Chocolate by leading key brand building activities. Core functions of this role will focus on tracking business performance and data on innovation launches, executing on the brand strategy by working closely with internal cross-functional partners and external agencies, and ensuring communications and asset development are on brand. In this role, you will leverage your analytical capabilities to provide actionable performance insights while also utilizing creative skills during the execution of Social, PR, and consumer communications tactics. In addition to the above capabilities, the ABM exhibits strong initiative and problem-solving as well as effective communications skills to lead cross-functional teams to drive the business forward. This role gives the ABM the experience of working with foreign cultures, being a team player and developing their project management skills all while aiding in execution of consumer activation plans. The ABM, Premium Chocolate Innovation has the willingness to learn and grow while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and partnering cross functionally both locally and globally. This job is located in Parsippany, NJ.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
2-3 years’ experience in consumer-packaged goods brand marketing or related role (fast-moving CPG experience is a plus)
Excellent analytical capabilities for volume forecasting, identifying business issues, and making strategic recommendations utilizing IRI or Nielsen data
Experience in managing and reconciling brand budget
Self-starter with excellent communication skills
Ability to work well in fast paced environment and handle multiple priorities successfully
Ability to work within and lead a cross functional team is required
Displays rigorous attention to detail and maintains high standards for quality and accuracy of deliverables.
Team player able to effectively interact and work with various functional departments
Demonstrated a team-first mindset and willingness to step in wherever needed to support brand priorities and ensure successful outcome.
Creativity with ability to think outside the box

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
Experience working in a matrixed environment and partnering with global stakeholders is a plus.
Exposure to P&L management is preferred

Responsibilities

Own key performance metrics for brand innovation and translate trends into recommendations
Provides monthly brand performance updates delivering thorough analysis and key findings.
Lead tactical execution of the consumer activation plans including PR, Social, and Consumer Promotion to drive awareness and trial of innovation
Managing organic social media channel/strategy with the support from Brand Manager.
Lead sampling executions end-to-end process
Manage brand budget and analytics to help deliver brand P&L goals
Manages the product commercialization activities including artwork development and revisions, while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure on time execution and successful market implementation.
Manage projects from planning stage to execution and final assessment to achieve brand objectives
Perform in-depth brand and category deep dives to assist the Brand team in formulating strategy within a fast-moving consumer packaged goods category
Engage with Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Sales, Demand and Supply Chain to assist in the planning and execution of new initiatives
Collaborate with legal department to safeguard company and use of its assets in interactions with third parties
Act as a cross functional leader with both internal partner and external agencies to further brand and business objectives