Brand Manager
About the Company:
Founded in 1914, Hutchinson’s is a company dedicated to serving the New Zealand Food Industry. Today they are brand custodians and import and distribute a diverse range of the finest brands in the chilled and ambient sectors. They are one of New Zealand’s leading independent grocery importers and a full-service solution for brand owners across the globe wanting to market their products in New Zealand.
About the Role:
About You:
Apply Now!
To find out more, please get in touch with Siobhan Chaney 0272062735 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
At Tribe we have our guiding light to show us the way. We bring our whole selves to work. We encourage inclusion in every single interaction. We genuinely care about people and are curious about their stories. We celebrate all points of view. We will help you find your tribe, the same way we have. We’re all on a journey together so come along…
Founded in 1914, Hutchinson’s is a company dedicated to serving the New Zealand Food Industry. Today they are brand custodians and import and distribute a diverse range of the finest brands in the chilled and ambient sectors. They are one of New Zealand’s leading independent grocery importers and a full-service solution for brand owners across the globe wanting to market their products in New Zealand.
About the Role:
- Take ownership of the Brand Strategy for Hutchinson’s owned brands.
- Develop and execute the Annual Brand Plans (owned brands) and Annual Tactical Plans (Partner Brands), including consumer, shopper and trade elements.
- End to end management of product lifecycle (from NPD to rationalisation) to optimise product mix and brand P&L.
- Identify market trends and analyse performance to find opportunities.
- Manage marketing budgets effectively.
- Collaborate cross functionally to ensure brand agenda is understood and executed.
- Collaborate with Brand Partners to execute brand plans, leverage research and insights, launch NPD and identify growth opportunities.
- Main point of contact with Brand Partner including regular monthly meetings, reporting and well as hosting in market visits as required.
- Collaborate with Key Account Team to deliver strong brand and business outcomes from customer Category Review and “go to market” execution.
About You:
- You will come from a FMCG brand management background with experience in strategic and executional elements of brand management.
- Exceptional ability to understand various stakeholders needs and is creative in delivering solutions.
- An efficient project manager with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Creative thinker with the ability to challenge the status quo and adapt positively to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.
- Highly analytical with the ability to provide insight for own brands and brand partners.
- Ability to influence effectively across cross-functional teams and work collaboratively to deliver results and “win together”.
- Demonstrated record supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a complex operating environment.
Apply Now!
To find out more, please get in touch with Siobhan Chaney 0272062735 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
At Tribe we have our guiding light to show us the way. We bring our whole selves to work. We encourage inclusion in every single interaction. We genuinely care about people and are curious about their stories. We celebrate all points of view. We will help you find your tribe, the same way we have. We’re all on a journey together so come along…