Brand Manager

Who we are?

On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Our products range from 400+ brands which include Dove, Lynx, Omo, Surf alongside innovative, and purpose-led brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Streets, Continental and many more, giving us a unique place in the lives of people all over the world.

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and hybrid working. We have a proud heritage in Australia since 1919 and a thriving, sustainable business today, so there's never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for a Brand Manager - Foods who will Lead and execute the development and implementation of local brand plans in Australia and New Zealand to achieve long and short term business goals. This role leads new project development and execution across ANZ, working closely with key agencies, customer development teams and relevant global teams. Also, builds productive working relationships with customer development, consumer insights team, global category team, finance and supply chain to manage the brand’s day-to-day operations and key annual activities.

Role Responsibilities:
- Co-leads the category and brand/s vision with marketing manager and internal/external stakeholders.- Leads the development of the Brand Marketing Plans by identifying the brand’s key issues and opportunities using:
- consumer knowledge & understanding-
- the drivers of brand growth and business performance-
- leveraging global best practice and learnings-
- Leads the execution of the integrated activity schedule. Devotes attention to ensuring consistency across the Brand Key Vision and developing overall communication strategy across Snacking portfolio. Responsible for leading and deliver key elements of the implementation of brand marketing initiatives including working with agency partners.- Project managing multiple innovation initiatives consecutively and ensuring OTIF delivery across Food NPD Agenda, with ability to support across global brand projects.- Works with relevant stakeholders to develop and launch NPD artworks with consumer insights at the core of development.- Creates and executes agency briefs for, POS material production (aligned with Brand visuals), Media plans (including Digital), PR.- Strong focus on leveraging data sources to develop insights for future local brand growth opportunities, including monthly brand performance analysis, market share commentary and tracking and owner’s mindset for brand performance.- Demonstrates an ability to set relevant KPIs for key activities that consider measuring ROI. Provides recommendations to improve campaign effectiveness based on performance monitoring.- Controls and guarantees 100% accuracy of budget spend and provides timely communication to relevant stakeholders on overspending / funds availability.

Does this sound like You- Experience in Marketing- Project management experience- Customer marketing interface- Bachelor’s degree (marketing major preferable)- Project and budget management experience- Proven experience in developing and implementing effective and integrated Brand Marketing Plans and executing brilliant breakthrough activation in market- Digital Market Experience is ideal

What awaits you at Unilever

The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.

This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.

This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organisation. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.


Unilever is an organization 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.

This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.