Overview
Job Title : Brand Manager
Location : Malaysia
JOB PURPOSE
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and drive Unilever’s growth engine into the future. We're looking for a driven, proactive, creative and organized Brand Manager who will be responsible for leading the activation of our brand strategy in Malaysia across consumer facing channels. Using breakthrough thinking and category, consumer, brand and customer understanding to create a clear and ambitious growth vision and strategy for the assigned portfolio. This is a role of high strategic importance for the assigned portfolio. You’ll be part of the local marketing team working across a range of varied and exciting brand projects, from national advertising campaigns to building a standout brand experience across direct-to-consumer channels.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the development of the Integrated Business Plan of the assigned brand portfolio.
- Lead a multi-functional team to implement plans in the marketplace and monitor the performance of the support plans.
- Lead in budget planning, innovations, activation, advertising, and promotion for the deployment of a Brand Marketing Plan OTIF.
- Analyze brand P&L and drive the profitability of the brand.
- Lead ongoing analysis and review of consumer, category, channel / customer, and competitive information as part of a situation assessment of brand performance and identify growth opportunities.
- Build productive relationships with the customer development / sales team, Consumer Market Insights, regional category team, finance, and supply chain to manage day-to-day operations, and external partners and agencies.
- Support the creation of the National Category Building Plan based on viewing Category Strategy through the lens of the local market reality.
- Provide input to volume forecasting, financial updates and monitors key indicators and drivers of brand performance. Recommend solutions and implement improvements to meet annual targets.
- Involve in launch management, building launch plans, customer sell-in and legal and regulatory issues.
- Manage the assigned brand’s new product launch assessment and deployment in the local market, including P&L, pricing, place and positioning.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in marketing or equivalent.Minimum 5 years' experience in brand / product management / marketing, preferably in the consumer goods industry.Marketing leadership experience.Proven track record of delivering topline and marketing KPIs (driving share and penetration).Leading a cross-functional leadership team.Experience in managing agenciesExperience in managing digital channels and programs : Digital demand creation and fulfilment.Proven experience in developing and implementing effective and integrated brand plans.Passion for consumer intimacy and deep understanding of current and future consumer needs.Growth mindset with strong love for consumers, shoppers and customers.Excellent in communication channel management with an integrated program of brand communication in a cost-effective way.Media savvy, particularly in digital marketing.Experience in proven project and budget management.Knowledge of end-to-end marketing management, able to see the big picture and manage operations.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
A unique mix of global scale and start-up spirit—€8.3bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. Building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up.Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast-tracked growth.A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow; success is measured by impact.A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company.Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.For the recruitment of this position, local conditions apply to the position.ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
To apply, you must do so online. Please upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide an update on the status of your application.
Disclaimer
Equal Opportunity Employer : Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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