Brand Manager

Simplot Australia is a food manufacturing and agriculture business encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations that supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and food service customers.

As a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, we are focused on creating food Australians and New Zealanders love by maximising value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include the likes of Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

We have five manufacturing sites in Australia and six sales sites and employ almost 2000 people across these operations. We are an integral part of the global J.R. Simplot Company.

**Cultural and Benefits**:
At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

- Respect for Resources
- Spirit of Innovation
- Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

**The Perks**:

- Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
- Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
- Employee Reward and Recognition Program
- Bonus incentives
- Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
- Sensory Club Program - Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessions
- Novated Car Leasing Agreements
- Income Protection Insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Simplot Australia values the innovation and relationship building that comes from face to face connection but also recognises the need for flexibility in the lives of our team members. This is why we have a hybrid work environment, with one dedicated day per week where we all come together to maintain our successful culture of innovation, connection and collaboration.

**About our role**:
We have an exciting 12-month fixed term contract opportunity for a motivated and agile Brand Manager to join our Sauces category team based at our Mentone head office. Reporting into the Marketing Manager Sauces, you will help lead the Leggos brand, while also providing support across the wider portfolio as required. You will drive your category to ensure achievement of relevant targets for profitability, growth, innovation and equity of those brands and products. In addition, you will lead the development and execution of the category and brand strategic integrated business plans, working closely with cross-functional teams to execute a defined set of strategic initiatives.

**What you will do**:
As Brand Manager, you will play an integral role in the Sauces team, developing and executing business plans and product innovation plans to ensure the delivery of profitable brand growth.

You will understand the demands of the grocery retail channel and display a high level of initiative, personal drive and motivation. Proven experience in managing multiple projects in a cross functional environment is a must, as are strong strategic planning and organising skills. You will also have excellent communication and innovation management skills.

Your drive for results will ensure you actively:

- Develop and launch new products & packaging innovation to market leveraging qualitative and quantitative research where appropriate
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the communication plan - including ATL and digital
- Support the category management and sales team for key brand initiatives
- Support the brand planning process
- Actively lead development of in-store & customer marketing initiatives

**About you**:
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a large company and large category, to develop their career in FMCG Marketing within a dynamic and supportive team.

**Job Requisition ID**:13364

**Travel Required**: None

**Location(s)**:Chifley Business Park Office - Melbourne

**Country**: Australia

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