Job Summary
Refreshment (Ice Cream) seeks an Associate Brand Development Manager to support the Global Impulse brand team in North America. Global Impulse brands are a Unilever priority that supports regional clusters with globally proven repeatable models to accelerate incremental growth, profitability, and market development. The Global Impulse team now seeks someone who:
Can understand global mixes and is able to evolve and adapt them to locally applicable market mixes based on local market trends.
Is comfortable leading brand development initiatives.
Has strong skills and experience in communication across all major communication channels
Has strong creative skills and experience in pack design
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and excite internal cross-functional teams to deliver products on time and in full
Lead product development based on market needs and consumer insights
Gain solid understanding of local consumer and competitive environment. Build strong relationships with CMI team and develop as well as implement consumer learning plans.
Demonstrate strong leadership in managing and aligning regional/global brand as well as cross-functional teams.
Develop brand strategy for the Canadian market
Key Requirements
3 - 5 years’ experience in any of the following areas: Brand Marketing, Brand Development
Bachelor's Degree
Post graduate business study (MBA) or equivalent experience
Clear demonstration of external orientation, team leadership, team commitment, influencing others.
Demonstrated ability to understand a consumer target and position a brand, mix, innovation around consumer insights.
Experience leading agencies (esp. writing insightful briefs that lead to world class work)
Track record of successful business results.
Strong creative skills and experience in communication and pack design development.
Global project leadership experience.
Unilever offers a competitive compensation package which includes: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses, domestic partners & children; Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Retirement & Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Vacation and Holidays.
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