Join us at Danone, where your work touches lives and contributes to a healthier world. As a global leader with a unique health-focused portfolio in food and beverages we are driven by a mission to bring health through food to as many as possible. Embedded in our culture is a profound sense of purpose and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community. At Danone we believe in the power of our people, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where our core values of humanism, openness, enthusiasm, and proximity lead the way to achieve our goals. We are proud to be a B Corp certified organisation which is reshaping the future of food, one delicious, nutritious product at a time.

We are seeking a Junior Brand Manager to join our Early Life Nutrition (infant formula) consumer marketing team. In this permanent role, you will report to the Senior Brand Manager and play a pivotal part in shaping our brand's future, driving innovative marketing strategies, and engaging with key stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, from creative content development to impactful campaign execution, all while contributing to the growth and success of our brand.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Brand Analysis and Strategy-Collaborate with Senior and Brand Managers to analyse key trends, coordinate with cross-functional experts for insights, propose action plans, support ad-hoc business trend analysis, and participate in developing annual audit and brand plans
• Marketing budget (A&P) management-Ensure monthly financial accuracy and manage supplier payments in collaboration with Brand Managers and the Commercial Finance team.
• Marketing campaigns- Lead the planning and execution of consumer campaigns, optimise content, manage trade marketing, and collaborate with agencies to improve brand performance.
• Field Visits- Collaborate with the sales team, conduct field visits for market insights and feedback, and monitor global and local competition trends
• Digital Collaboration: Partner with the digital and ecommerce team to enhance online brand presence, website experience, communication effectiveness, and the path to purchase across retailers and owned platforms.
• Ad hoc Support: Lead requests related to brand activities such as research stimulus/inputs and video production.

You are an enthusiastic and detail-oriented professional with some experience in brand management/marketing. Your exposure to FMCG, combined with your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, has supported brand growth and innovation. You thrive in collaborative environments, working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve marketing objectives. Your ability to analyse market trends, understand consumer needs, assist in developing brand strategies, and manage budgets makes you an ideal candidate for this role.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in FMCG as a Marketing Assistant
• Familiarity with brand analysis tools like IRI & Quantium
• Experience in budget management and digital communication
• Strong consumer and market understanding
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and a collaborative mindset
• A strategic and solution-driven approach, with the ability to navigate complex environments

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health.  We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. Our headquarter is in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe and our products are sold in over 120 markets. We have been around for more than a century and are the proud owner of some of the best-known brands worldwide including favorites like YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare

Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ in 2024 – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work.

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WE OFFER

We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance the lives and provide genuine value.

• A high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Flexible Hybrid working
• Thank Danone it’s Friday! 3pm finishes every Friday.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success

• Competitive Total Reward package including

• • Health, Life and salary continuance insurance
  • 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave
  • Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
  • Performance related incentives and annual reviews

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity resonates with you and you’re eager to shape and define this role, then go ahead and seize the moment. Click on the APPLY button and share your resume with us.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE&DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company.