Brand Specialist / Assistant Brand Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

It’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS, we’ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that’s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world.  Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 100 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Moccona, L'OR, Harris Coffee Co, TiÓra, Jacobs, Tassimo, Senseo, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia. We’ve built our business on the belief that everyone deserves the coffee they love – no matter who you are, where you live or how you take it. 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. 
 

Job Description

Are you ready to step  up from a Marketing Coordinator or Junior ABM role? Assuming you love coffee of course!


It’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS, we’ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that’s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world.  Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 100 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Moccona, L'OR, Harris Coffee Co, TiÓra, Jacobs, Tassimo, Senseo, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia. We’ve built our business on the belief that everyone deserves the coffee they love – no matter who you are, where you live or how you take it. 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. 

Working in an exciting growth category on 3 of our most exciting brands (L’OR, Moccona and Illy) this opportunity will see you dive into almost all aspects of Brand Management based from our offices in Gordon (currently 3 days in office, 2 days at home). 

As our new Brand Specialist you will be involved in things like: 

  • Supporting  NPD projects to global process and benchmarks 
  • In instore activations 
  • Measuring performance of brands 
  • Monitoring competitor activity 
  • Collaborating cross functionally and with agency partners to ensure success of capsules across all three brands
     

Qualifications

If you’re brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in here at JDE. Working globally and locally, our Associates have been positively influencing the world of coffee for over 250 years. We love people who are not afraid to try, and who try until they get it right. We value strong convictions and encourage debate. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like. 

We’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

  • Some experience working in Marketing / Assistant Brand Management (perhaps 1 or 2 years) 
  • Passion for Coffee and capsules
  • Love of brands and all things consumer
  • Positive, upbeat, energetic and eager to learn 
  • Basic project management skills 
  • Ability to utilise and interpret data and translate into insights
  • Detailed and structured approach coupled with great organisational skills 
  • Willingness to dive in, ask questions and try something new 
  • Degree qualification in Marketing or related discipline
     

Additional Information

At JDE, in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs:

  • Chance to learn and be coached by Brand Managers and Marketing Managers 
  • Exposure to Global projects and ways of working 
  • Chance to work on a portfolio with huge growth ambitions in 2021 and beyond 
  • Fun and inclusive team 

If you think you're up for a new challenge just like this, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). Should you have any specific questions, you're welcome to call Ali Barfoot for a virtual coffee on +61 2 9551 3423
 

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