
Brand Manager - Autocare ANZ
- Sydney, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Global Brand
- Opportunity to join a high-performing team.
- Growth or learning opportunities.
- Provides input to strategy development and builds annual brand plans for the Autocare Category to meet business objectives in line with global direction.
- Develops and manages activation of consumer and shopper communication and new product launches.
- Ensures that brand pricing, sales and margin targets are agreed and met.
- Manages the A&P budget within agreed limits.
- Management of ATL and BTL Media Buying process in line with global direction.
- Builds and executes a winning program of activities and initiatives in line with global direction and international marketing cycle plan that drives consumer and shopper interest to meet agreed sales and margin targets.
- Develops a detailed understanding of all aspects of the market using global insights plus local category, trade, shopper and consumer and competitor data that provides competitive advantage.
- Oversee and manage the comprehensive portfolio of the Autocare business, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Identifying any portfolio gaps and developing/influencing plans in line with global guidance.
- Recommends and gains approval for consumer communication budget and manages approved media planning under guidance of Global/International team.
- Manages the local launch and price positioning of new products in line with international marketing cycle plan.
- Works closely with local sales teams to maximize opportunities and ensure effective implementation of strategies and plans within major channels and customers.
- Manages local adaptation of any global communication assets to be utilized in the market(s) under guidance from International/Global team. Coordinates with and manages local creative/activation agencies as required.
- Analyses and evaluates implementation of key plans and activities on business and brand equity to maximize effectiveness and provide future improvement.
- Provides intelligence and feedback on local needs to Senior Manager, Global Marketing Manager & International Marketing to influence global strategic direction and cycle plan development.
- Recommends annual A&P budget for market and manages expenditure in line with agreed limits.
- Degree or above in Business, Marketing or similar discipline.
- 3+ years solid brand management experience of working in consumer goods.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated competencies in critical thinking, teamwork, customer focus, and achieving results in alignment with business goals.
- Outstanding project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet cost, quality, and schedule expectations
- Strong ability to influence and build relationships
- Ability to take initiative and self-direct
- Ability to effectively work cross-functionally and communicate to internal and external teams
- Produce high-quality work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Proactive and solution-oriented with a strong sense of urgency
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Leading annual brand and marketing plan development
- Key ANZ retailer knowledge
- Media Planning and Agency management
- Reports to Senior Manager, Global Marketing Activation - ANZ.
- Key relationships internally include the Commercial team, Finance, Supply Chain and International and Global Marketing team.
- Located in-market. May be required to travel to markets of responsibility (up to 5%)
- External engagement with agency partners