Brand Manager - Pro Plan (12-month Contract)

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Nestlé Purina is hiring a Brand Manager for Pro Plan Veterinary Diets on a 12 month parental leave contract, onsite in Parnell, New Zealand. You will lead brand planning and activation for the Pro Plan Veterinary Diets portfolio, drive innovation from concept to launch, partner with cross functional teams, support industry partnerships and events, and own budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting to grow market share and strengthen brand health. The ideal candidate has brand management or marketing experience in FMCG, healthcare or nutrition, with proven cross functional leadership, strong financial and analytical skills, and solid stakeholder management. To apply, tailor your CV with concrete ROI and launch metrics, show budget ownership, confirm NZ working rights, and provide examples of insight led growth; apply today and contact [email protected] for support if needed.

At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. 

We’re dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Put simply, we believe a healthy pet makes for a happier home and our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care.

The bonds we have with our pets nourish their lives as well as ours – we truly believe Pets and People are better together.

Position Summary

Passionate about building brands that make a genuine difference?

Join us as Brand Manager, Pro Plan Veterinary Diets on a 12-month parental leave contract and lead the growth of a premium, science-backed portfolio at the forefront of pet health and nutrition. From driving innovation and strategic partnerships to delivering standout brand experiences, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the world's most trusted veterinary nutrition brands.

A day in the Life…

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you'll be responsible for developing and executing brand strategies and activation plans that drive market share growth, strengthen brand health and deliver commercial performance.

• Leading brand planning and activation for the Pro Plan Veterinary Diets portfolio
• Driving innovation and renovation projects from concept through to launch
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to execute compelling brand and customer plans
• Supporting industry partnerships, sponsorships, events and advocacy initiatives
• Managing marketing budgets, forecasting and performance reporting
• Analysing campaign effectiveness, identifying opportunities and building strong business cases
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, agencies and external partners

What will make you successful: 

• Experience in Brand Management or Marketing, ideally within FMCG, healthcare, nutrition or a related industry
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and deliver commercial results
• Strong financial and analytical capability, including budget management and ROI evaluation
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong project management, prioritisation and execution capability
• A passion for brands, consumers and delivering growth through insight-led marketing

Full New Zealand working rights and applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

BENEFITS

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader. 

• Competitive salary + attractive bonus program
• Additional company contributions to KiwiSaver
• Up to 5 ‘KitKat Days’ each year to rest, recharge and support your wellbeing
• Personalised development and varied career opportunities within a global FMCG leader
• Wellbeing perks including free flu vaccinations, discounted private health insurance, and discounted gym memberships
• Access to Purchased Leave, Volunteering Leave, Sports Leave and Emergency Services Leave
• Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Discounts on Nestlé products and offers from our retail and service partners

Our Story

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, embracing innovation, and empowering people and teams to win.

We aim to hire respectful, curious, value driven and inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good.

For more information, please visit our website Nestlé | Welcome | Get In Touch New Zealand (nestle.co.nz)

We want to make finding your dream job possible. If you require additional support with your application, please contact us at [email protected] 

Apply today!