Posted 20 July, 2026

Assistant Brand Manager

Ferrero

Sydney,NSW,AU Full Time

Reference: 118_401232_1394329233

About the Role:

Assistant Brand Manager (Kinder) role supports the development and execution of brand strategies across Australia and New Zealand, helping to deliver sustainable growth, strengthen consumer engagement, and drive brand performance. The position offers broad exposure across brand management, innovation, consumer communications, market insights, and cross-functional project leadership. Working closely with regional and local stakeholders, the successful candidate will contribute to shaping the future of one of Ferrero's most iconic brands.

Main Responsibilities:

Support the implementation of annual brand plans and marketing strategies for the Kinder portfolio
Contribute to the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, including advertising, digital, PR, influencer, sampling, and promotional activities
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver initiatives on time and within budget
Analyse market, consumer, and performance data to identify growth opportunities and support strategic recommendations

Monitor brand health, consumer trends, competitive activity, market share, and profitability

Conduct post-campaign evaluations and share learnings to improve future initiatives

Support new product development and SKU launch projects from concept to execution

Coordinate cross-functional activities with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Category, and Regional teams

Contribute to the development of business cases and recommendations for innovation opportunities

Support marketing budget management and P&L development

Manage purchase orders, service receipts, and marketing administration processes

Ensure activities are executed in compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements

Manage relationships with agency partners to deliver best-in-class execution

Actively contribute to the Ferrero ANZ Marketing community and broader business initiatives

About You:

University degree in Marketing or Business
Experience in brand marketing, category, shopper marketing, commercial, or a related FMCG environment
Proven track record in new product development (NPD), brand campaigns, implementation, and analysis
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations
Experience with scan data and consumer research is considered an advantage
Excellent project management, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and a passion for building brands
Exposure to P&L management and experience managing A&P budgets
Goal-oriented, with a drive to deliver exceptional results
A strong team player with a willingness to learn and grow
Independent, proactive, and self-motivated
Familiarity with Circana and/or Nielsen is an advantage
Advanced MS Office skills; Power BI is considered a plus

Our Benefits & Perks:

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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