Brand Management (Marketing & Communications)Are you ready to join a high-energy, consumer-focused environment where creativity meets activation, bold ideas are backed by significant budgets, and learning from the best in FMCG is part of the journey? We're seeking a Brand Manager with a focus on Brand Activation (while also covering traditional brand management) to lead courageous strategies within a team of industry leaders. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in FMCG and help shape truly entrepreneurial, disruptive brands that don't shy away from innovation.Why You'll Love This Role:Elite Team: You'll be surrounded by top talent in FMCG – leaders and visionaries known for their impact across multiple disruptive brands. Opportunities to learn from this calibre of people are rare and invaluable.Unmatched Career Development: In our entrepreneurial environment, you'll gain exposure to career development opportunities unheard of in most organisations, with pathways to progress both in New Zealand and access to offshore opportunities in Australia and worldwide.Activation and Influence: From ideation to execution, you'll lead bold brand activation campaigns, creating memorable experiences that resonate with consumers. You'll also be responsible for traditional brand initiatives, managing both aspects with a significant budget to make a lasting impact.Creativity and Experimentation: We're looking for someone unafraid to challenge the status quo. With an entrepreneurial spirit, you'll have the freedom to explore new approaches and create immersive, memorable brand experiences.Growth and Innovation: Your innovative thinking and vision will play a crucial role in elevating our brands and cultivating loyal, enthusiastic customer bases.About You:Experienced or Ready to Step Up: With 3-5 years in brand management, or as a hyper-capable Assistant Brand Manager eager to make an impact, you bring strong experience in consumer-focused products, ideally with disruptive brands.Brand Activation Focus: You excel in brand activation, bringing ideas to life through events, campaigns, and experiences that drive engagement. You also have a solid understanding of traditional brand management, seamlessly balancing both areas.Strong Project Manager: You excel at managing multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders to deliver impactful results. You bring a structured, organised approach and have a proven ability to see projects through from start to finish.Resilient and Energetic: Challenges don't faze you—you bring a high level of energy and perseverance to everything you do, adapting quickly to shifting priorities.High Intellect: You're a sharp thinker with strong analytical skills and a knack for seeing the big picture while staying on top of the details.Entrepreneurial Mindset: You excel in a dynamic, disruptive environment and bring a proactive, results-oriented approach.Bold and Creative: Not just a strategist, you're an activator who designs unique, attention-grabbing experiences that connect with consumers and drive engagement.Trend-Savvy: In tune with what's fresh, you translate insights into compelling activations that keep our brands at the forefront of consumer interest.Collaborative Leader: You're skilled at bringing teams together, fostering cross-functional collaboration across product development, digital, and sales to deliver cohesive, high-impact brand experiences.Key Responsibilities:Lead bold brand activation campaigns, creating experiences that connect deeply with consumers and drive loyalty.Develop and execute ambitious marketing and activation strategies that capitalise on both in-store and digital engagement.Manage traditional brand initiatives alongside activations, maintaining consistency and impact across all touchpoints.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent and powerful messaging.Leverage significant budgetary resources to experiment and stay ahead of trends, crafting memorable brand experiences that differentiate us in the marketplace.If you're an accomplished Brand Manager or a highly capable Assistant Brand Manager eager to step into a role with a strong brand activation focus and the chance for exceptional career growth, call Johnny Bass on 0221560566 or apply today to join this rare, high-calibre environment!
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