Junior Brand Manager Foods (d/w/m)

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to support sustainable brand and category growth by translating consumer, market, and business insights into strong products, portfolio plans, and integrated marketing activities. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters for people and the planet.

Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead marketing projects and activities from planning through execution, including business case development, gate validations, budgeting, and communication measures.
• Support the local development of new products and execute European projects, including ideation, market research, consumer insight generation, and 360-degree launches aligned with the line manager.
• Independently manage an assigned product portfolio in close coordination with the direct supervisor.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including creative and advertising agencies, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Brand Development, Research & Development, and Consumer Market Insights.
• Conduct market analyses and category deep dives using internal and external data sources to identify growth opportunities and risks.
• Track the performance of category plans, product launches, and marketing activities, and recommend actions to optimize results.
• Drive effective portfolio management, including range reviews, prioritization, and alignment with category and brand objectives.
• Manage media budgets and ensure the accurate creation and processing of Media Purchase Orders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Initial practical experience in brand management, product management, or marketing project management, for example through internships or an entry-level role.
• Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into clear actions.
• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and with external partners.
• Sound financial understanding, including budget tracking and purchase order administration. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting product launches or integrated 360-degree marketing campaigns.
• Experience using market, category, or consumer data sources to develop insights and recommendations.
• Experience working in a matrix organization or on cross-market European projects.  

WHAT WE OFFER :

• 40-hour week and attractive salary
• A dynamic and international environment
• Flexible working hours
• Independent work, project ownership, and room for ideas
• 35 days of vacation
• Attractive pension plan
• Childcare subsidies
• Interesting training programs and 24/7 access to our learning platform
• Company laptop and option to work from home
• Employee discounts with our partners  

*Applicants must hold a valid Swiss work permit or be citizens of an EU/EFTA country. / Bewerber:innen müssen über eine gültige Schweizer Arbeitsbewilligung verfügen oder Staatsangehörige eines EU-/EFTA-Mitgliedstaates sein.   

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.