At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS NZ we can offer you the opportunity to join a highly successful global, yet local, coffee company at an exciting time. We are privately owned with big ambitions. When we grow, you grow. If you have a thirst to be part of this journey you will be exposed to the full spectrum of your field of work. We value potential and create opportunities. We’ve also got the basics covered including an appealing remuneration package, coupled with a suite of health and wellbeing benefits.   
We are proud of our collaborative company culture and operate with a team of dedicated professional individuals who share the company strategy and vision. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that diversity; whether that be gender, cultural or generational diversity enhances our workplaces. Please be advised that shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment medical and background screening including reference checks. 
 
If you fit the description apply online today, or contact Ali Barfoot, Talent Acquisition Manager ANZ on + 61 2 9551 3423 if you have any questions. To learn more about what it’s 
like to work within JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS please click here: https://www.jacobsdouweegberts.com/careers/The-Associate-Experience/

Are you passionate about all things coffee? Join our retail leading team as Brand Manager in this exciting time where you can really change the face of New Zealand grocery with a number of our coffee brands.  

Based from our offices at East Tamaki and reporting directly to the Marketing Manager NZ you will be building on market-place success focussing on a few of our key coffee brands.  

You will play a pivotal role in dealing with the challenges of project management, have full accountability and gain broad marketing exposure as you plan and implement a variety of marketing initiatives. Your ability to grasp the big picture and positive attitude will contribute to this vibrant culture. With the chance to take ownership, and influence peers and management in a global network, this is a real opportunity to make your mark. Your focus will be on NZ’s 3rd largest coffee brand, which is somewhat a maverick within the retail world and for which we have ambitious growth plans for over the next year! 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Growing the brand (including developing and executing NPD)
• Local range management 
• Local execution and activations on globally driven brands 
• Managing external communication activities (including social media)
• Defining and implementing the category plan
• Translating brand packaging design guidelines into local brand artwork
• Supporting the management and development of local brands
   

About you: 

• 3+ years experience Brand Management in an FMCG environment
• Passion for coffee, consumers and customers 
• Ambition and willingness to grow and develop
• Tertiary qualification in Marketing or similar
• Commercial acumen with budget management experience 

What we can offer: 

• Intensive induction, training and support
• Full time permanent role where what you do will get noticed 
• Fun and inclusive team