Marketing Specialist - NutritionUnilever is currently hiring for a Marketing Specialist.
Function: Marketing
Reports to: Nutrition Southern Africa Marketing Lead
Scope: Local
Location: 61 Katherine Street / La Lucia Ridge
Terms & Conditions: Full time
ABOUT UNILEVER With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace.
NUTRITION SOUTHERN AFRICA Our vision is to be a world-class value-creating Nutrition business that delivers consistent category value, by providing affordable, deliciously nutritious foods, powered by trusted strong brands in every South African kitchen every day.
JOB PURPOSE This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate Junior Brand Manager to join the Nutrition team. The role will support the Senior Brand Manager in growing the business in a highly competitive environment. You will lead projects, develop through-the-line launch plans, manage activations, and implement impactful brand campaigns.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE Drive the value & volume led growth agenda on the respective brand by leading Innovations, managing BLG campaigns based on category growth principles.End to End brand management role for South Africa.Focus on incremental future growth opportunities, as well as management of existing core business.End to end P&L responsibility, including S&OP management.Budget (BMI) management to ensure full delivery of projects.Leadership of several Innovation Projects – e.g. development of new mixes / launch into new categories.Leadership / support of NRM or SC Activity Requests: e.g. introduction of new pack sizes / formats for existing mixes.Developing & executing inspiring brand communications in partnership with creative agencies.Leading Integrated Brand Planning Process (annual IBP).Management of Brand's digital strategy and e-commerce.Key relationships: Customer Development, Shopper Marketing, Supply Chain, Consumer Market Insights, Research and Development, Finance Business Partners & Global and Local teams where relevant.WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED Experiences & Qualifications Degree in Marketing, Business and/or Commerce.A minimum of 2 years in Marketing, Branding and Digital Marketing experience.Skills Project leadership and business acumen.Strong numeracy skills.Ability to deliver operationally, while thinking ahead of the long-term growth strategy.Cross-functional relationship management.Strong levels of growth and ownership mindset.Bias for action and drive.Consumer and customer focus.Rigour and order.A deep-seated passion for exploding the nutrition category and marketing with a purpose.Leadership You are energized by delivering fantastic results.As an individual, you are responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work.Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves.CONSUMER LOVE: Always looks for better ways to serve consumers.PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others.AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
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