Junior Brand Manager

Asahi Europe & International (AEI) is part of Asahi Group Holdings (AGH), a global beer, spirits, soft drinks, and food group with leading positions in European and Asia-Pacific markets, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. As of November 2020, Asahi Europe & International Group runs 19 production facilities in 8 countries across Europe and is the custodian of some of the best beer brands in the world, including Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch and Kozel. Within the Asahi Group, the remit of Asahi Europe and International is also to develop and manage all export markets globally, outside of Japan and Oceania. Covering 90 markets and with over 10,000 passionate colleagues on board, the business is well positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better.

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Role Overview:

We are looking for a commercially-savvy, highly-driven and ambitious fresh marketeer who is ready to take on responsibility from day 1. As Junior Brand Manager, you will bring an important contribution to the development of the Kozel Brand through leading your own projects and reporting directly to the Senior Brand Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Constantly gain understanding of our consumers and customers and take ownership on real marketing campaigns, part of the yearly brand plan;
• Drive impactful end-to-end commercial & brand projects (ATL, BTL, in-store), being able to coordinate & influence cross-functional teams;
• Produce insightful analysis of key brand drivers across the marketing mix, translated into growth initiatives;
• Develop and manage the online communication, aligned to the brand ambition & creative platform;
• Manage budget & Brand P&L on own projects, accurately handling day-to-day brand financials;
• Assist in the development of the long-term brand strategy and short-term proactive initiatives by providing the necessary tools and insights needed by BM / SBM;
• Show excellence in project leadership and ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams to deliver game changing solutions for our consumers and customers – on time, in full.

Requirements (must have):

• Min. 2 years relevant experience in Marketing / Trade Marketing;
• Education: University degree – preferably Marketing, Economics / Business;
• Self-starter and pro-active in addressing opportunities across the board;
• A true passionate about marketing, able to judge creative work and give relevant, insightful and inspirational feedback to creative partners & beyond;
• Strong commercial knowledge and market understanding;
• A passion for insights & transforming them into actionable projects with an impact;
• PC knowledge: MS-Office suite;
• Advanced English knowledge is a must (both written and spoken).

Requirements (nice to have):

• Retail Data software knowledge.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Ursus Breweries, part of Asahi Europe and International, we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.