Brand Manager

• •Role: Brand Manager, Marketing
• •Location: 510 Church St, Richmond — hybrid working
• •Contract: Permanent

WHY US AND WHY THIS ROLE

Seize the opportunity to be part of a unique business with an exciting vision for the future - where we dare to be bold, discover what’s possible, and do incredible. Dare. Discover. Do.

At PZ Cussons, we offer five big reasons that people join and stay: Futureproof Our Brands, Create Your Own Impact, Accelerate Your Craft, Flexibility to Perform, And Collaborate with Intent.

International FMCG PZ Cussons is currently seeking an early career Brand Manager or an experienced Assistant Brand Manager ready to take the next step.

Work with leading global brands — Morning Fresh, Radiant, St Tropez, Fudge professional, Rafferty's Garden, Original Source and Imperial Leather — with genuine career development opportunities, a great company culture and work-life balance, including hybrid working and half day Fridays.

This is a rare opportunity to join this amazing team with highly experienced mentors at your fingertips in our new state-of-the-art offices at 510 Church St, Richmond. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive team player to join the Marketing team and work on exciting, innovative cross-functional projects. You will have an affinity for high-quality brands and experience in project and brand management, with previous FMCG experience, preferably within Homecare, Baby or Beauty.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• •Assist in defining, developing & articulating winning strategies for key brands including long term 3-5year plans and detailed operational plans
• •Monitor and interpret category and brand performance, developing & delivering all marketing communication plans
• •Manage category innovation NPD projects through Stage and Gate process.
• •Work closely with the Sales team to establish strategies to win with key customer partners. Key participant in category review process and customer engagement sessions
• •Lead the implementation of the marketing aspects of the growth plans, ensure excellent timely and cost compliant execution.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• •A relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing/Business/Commerce and ideally 2–3+ years' experience as a Brand Manager, experienced Assistant Brand Manager or in an equivalent role, preferably in an FMCG environment
• •A high level of attention to detail and a love of managing projects, with brand management and marketing functional experience covering project management & creative development
• •Experience managing integrated communication strategies, some P&L management, and experience developing key messages for presenting to trading partners
• •Consumer led orientation, with the ability to develop brand strategies and marketing plans
• •Collaborative operational approach which builds trust and enables effective development of relationships across functions
• •A team player with great verbal and written communication skills, a creative and analytical self-starter,

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

• •Half day Friday - every week
• •Hybrid working model, with a modern office in Cremorne
• •Structured career development plans and mentoring programs
• •12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
• •Generous staff discounts on our iconic brands
• •Volunteering days - gifted to support our community partner agencies
• •An exciting calendar of health, social and wellbeing activities

OUR PURPOSE, CULTURE AND VALUES

At PZ Cussons, our purpose is For Everyone, For Life, For Good. Guided by our BEST values, Bold, Energetic, Striving and Together, we nurture a culture where people feel empowered to grow, perform and make a meaningful difference every day.

We retain the pioneering spirit of our founders, by building portfolios of locally-loved brands across our key markets in the UK, ANZ, Nigeria and Indonesia, backed by the manufacturing scale and capability of a global business.

INCLUSION AND FAIRNESS

We’re committed to building diverse teams that reflect our consumers and communities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know.

Dare to be bold, Discover what’s possible, and Do the incredible.