Brand Manager, Mainstream Chocolate Innovation - Parsippany New Jersey

Company: Ferrero
Location: Parsippany, New Jersey
Posted On: 04/25/2024

Job Location: ---Parsippany---Company descriptionFerrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella--, Tic Tac--, Ferrero Rocher--, Raffaello--, Kinder Bueno-- and Kinder Surprise--. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 --dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.About the Role:Are you ready to dive into the world of market research and innovation? We're seeking a vibrant and intellectually curious individual to spearhead innovation development for our esteemed Ferrero Mainstream Chocolate portfolio. As the Brand Manager, Mainstream Chocolate Innovation, you'll embrace the opportunity to lead iconic brands like Butterfinger, Crunch, Buncha Crunch, Raisinets, and Baby Ruth into the future!The Brand Manager, Mainstream Chocolate Innovation will be based at our vibrant North American Headquarters in Parsippany, NJ. You'll report into the Vice President of Innovation and Portfolio Development, taking charge of crafting an exciting innovation pipeline and orchestrating successful product launches to drive portfolio growth.--Main Responsibilities:As the Brand Manager for Mainstream Chocolate Innovation, you'll embark on a thrilling journey that involves:Defining and refining the innovation roadmap for our mainstream chocolate portfolio in the USStrategically planning and executing initiatives to unlock the long-term potential of our beloved brandsLeading cross-functional teams through the entire innovation lifecycle, from concept inception to launch excellenceConducting thorough market, competitive, and brand analyses to inform our innovation strategy within the fast-paced consumer packaged goods landscapeOrchestrating qualitative and quantitative market research initiatives, providing insightful recommendations for innovation and renovation endeavorsCollaborating with Finance to ensure the profitability and viability of our product innovation endeavorsPartnering closely with Category Management and Trade Marketing to craft compelling narratives and toolkits that secure customer buy-in for our innovationWho we are looking for:Are you the perfect fit? Here's what we're searching for:A Bachelor's degree in business or a related field; a Master's in Business is a definite plus5+ years of hands-on experience in consumer-packaged goods brand marketing, with a proven track record in innovation and brand managementProficiency in leveraging syndicated databases such as IRI and ACNielsen to glean actionable insightsA knack for storytelling, adept at building captivating presentations and confidently presenting to senior managementFamiliarity with key trade channels including Convenience, Food, Drug, Mass, Club, and e-CommerceExperience in P&L management and industrial knowledge would be advantageousA burning passion, boundless energy, and unyielding drive to collaborate with world-class brandsExceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with a knack for teamwork and collaborationAn entrepreneurial mindset, coupled with a hands-on approach to problem-solvingJoin Us Today:If you're ready to make your mark in the world of market research and innovation, seize this opportunity to join our dynamic team! Let's shape the future of Ferrero Mainstream Chocolate together.Apply now and let your passion drive our successHow to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.--#FNADiversity StatementFerrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. More...

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