UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR Junior Brand Manager
Location: Weena, Rotterdam –moving to Amsterdam the Netherlands
Local conditions apply
Full-time
For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.
ABOUT UNILEVER
If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.
Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream
Unilever Ice Cream is the biggest global ice cream company, with over 100 years of experience delivering a mix of indulgent and responsible treats that delight consumers. We're all about innovation, quality, and sustainability with 35 brands, including three billion-euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s, Carte d’Or), and a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating €8 billion annually. Our brands aim to turn moments into memories with indulgent yet responsibly made products. We have a clear strategy for growth and value creation.
We're investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, set to separate from Unilever by November 2025. Ice Cream has unique characteristics compared to Unilever’s other businesses, and its growth potential will be better realized under a different ownership structure.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by creating unique and innovative ice cream experiences that make life taste better. In our Ice Cream business, we're crafting the future through innovation and creativity, sparking moments of happiness for people and communities. But it's not as simple as it seems – as ice cream makers, we're serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?
1. Portfolio Strategy and Innovation/Renovation Management: Deliver breakthrough innovation/renovations and launch the right products with the right propositions in the right channels at attractive prices to drive growth and market share.
2. Communication Strategy and Campaign/Communication Asset Delivery: Ensure ‘mental and physical availability’ of your platform’s brands through key campaigns and visibility assets.
3. P&L Responsibility: Drive sales & volume growth, profitability, market share, and communication effectiveness.
EXPERIENCE YOU SHOULD HAVE/THE QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR
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3+ years experience in Marketing, Brand & Innovation Management and Communications Development (ATL, Digital/Social).
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Strong analytical skills (market share analysis, P&L understanding, etc).
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Preferred experience in stakeholder management and working in cross functional teams.
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A great motivation to work on Ice Cream.
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Passion for marketing.
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Enthusiastic, energetic and positive mindset.
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A proactive team player who doesn’t shy away from a challenge and is eager to win.
WHAT DOES UNILEVER OFFER/WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!
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Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.
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Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.
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Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.
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We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.
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Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate. For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office , you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.
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Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.
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My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).
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Home work allowance
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Company laptop and mobile phone
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Green Mobility Policy.
EXCITED?
Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to 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 you with an update on the status of your application.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.
By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.
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Top Skills
What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.
Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica.
Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
