The Opportunity

 
At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. 

We are proud to be at the leading edge in excellent pet nutrition. We currently have an exciting opportunity within Nestle Purina PetCare for a Brand Manager to join our business. This could be the purrfect role for you!

 
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Brand Manager to join our close-knit team. In this exciting role, you will get full exposure to the marketing mix. 

You will be involved in New Product Development (NPD), marketing communications and annual brand planning along with monitoring your brand performance. 

You will have the unique opportunity to lead the current and future direction of one of our key growth brands.

A day in the life…

In this diverse and fun role, no two days will look the same. As the Brand Manager, a day in the life will look like:

•    Lead the development of local NZ consumer-relevant annual brand plans 
•    Develop and execute marketing communications plans – includes traditional media as well as digital media and brand building initiatives
•    Lead cross-functional project teams in development of NPD and execute “best in class” launches - working closely with Central Team in Singapore, Sales, Trade Activation, Category, Finance and Supply Chain
•    Lead routine analysis of the brand, key initiatives, competition, category, customer and consumer to identify growth opportunities 
•    Budget Management 
•    Experience Managing partnership relationships an advantage

•    Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, including commercial, agency partners and Regional marketing contacts

What will make you successful 

•    Ideally you will hold a completed degree (Commerce / Business / Marketing) and must have 2-3 years experience in a Brand Manager or similar marketing role 
•    Ideally you will have exposure within FMCG industry 
•    It is essential you have excellent communication and strong project management skills 
•    It is highly regarded if you have a high level of digital marketing experience or strong passion to grow your digital experience
•    Ultimately, it will be your innovative approach and ability to work collaboratively on multiple projects that will see you succeed in the role.
•    Applicants must have full New Zealand working rights

Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer: 

•    Varied career experiences and personalised development support 
•    Access up to 5 additional days of leave to support your health and wellbeing 
•    Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts 
•    Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program 
•    Paid parental and partner leave 
•    Purchase Leave Scheme 
•    Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave 
•    Discounted Nestlé products 
•    Salary Sacrifice to Superannuation 

Our Story

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, embracing innovation, and empowering people and teams to win.

We aim to hire respectful, curious, value driven and inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good.

For more information, please visit our website Nestlé | Welcome | Get In Touch New Zealand (nestle.co.nz)

We want to make finding your dream job possible. If you require additional support with your application, please contact us at careers@au.nestle.com 

Apply today!