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 above description apply online today, or contact Ali Barfoot, Talent Acquisition Manager ANZ on +61 2 9551 3423 you have any questions.
 

As our new Category Marketing Specialist (encompassing Category, Brand and Trade Marketing), you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the local brand and portfolio strategy of the different product categories (Instant Coffee, Tea and Cross Sell Products) in Professional / Out of Home. Your responsibilities will include achieving successful local product and concept launches, pricing strategy and brand and product activation, thus addressing business opportunities contributing to sales and market growth.

You will: 

• Develop brand and portfolio strategy based on trends, market development, consumer, customer and competitor insights
• Lead NPD projects 
• Launch products and concepts 
• Develop product and brand positioning and messaging
• Provide input on pricing strategy 

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and experience:

• 3+ years Marketing experience preferably within a Foodservice / Out of Home market 
• Experience with both Brand and Trade Marketing
• Tertiary qualification in Marketing or Business (or related discipline)
• Excellent project management skills
• Be willing to be hands on as well as handle some administration and finance related tasks
• Highly developed communication and influencing skills
• An upbeat positive attitude with a passion for all things coffee and tea!

What we can offer: 

• Intensive induction, training and support
• Full time permanent role
• Fun and inclusive team 
• Global organisation with long history that we are proud of and a future we’re excited to be creating 
• An opportunity to be a part of millions of people’s lives by putting the coffee or tea cup at the centre of the conversation