Senior Brand Manager

About The Job Join Danone, a global leader with a health-focused portfolio in food and beverages. Drive sustainable brand growth through end‑to‑end strategy, innovation and impactful execution Competitive compensation: salary, bonus, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits. Enjoy a hybrid work model and an inclusive work environment. ABOUT THE JOB At Danone we are seeking an experienced and agile Senior Brand Manager (SBM) – Karicare ANZ to drive sustainable, profitable growth in alignment with our internal business goals. This 12-month fixed term role reports to the Head of Marketing. This role will give you an exciting opportunity to take full ownership and responsibility for the brand. You’ll define and execute end-to-end brand strategy and activation plans, while using your leadership skills to manage and develop a team and build strong relationships with key stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Strategic Brand Development & Execution – lead strategic brand development as well as drive excellence in execution of the brand strategy in key communications and across priority media channels, partnering with the agency village to bring integrated & high-impact marketing campaigns to life. Portfolio Management & Project Management – Define the portfolio strategy & 3-year innovation pipeline anchored in consumer insights, trend and market dynamics as well as end to end management of complex and critical innovation projects. Analysis, Measurement & Insights – Analyze data and trends, uncover insights, prioritise growth opportunities with clear measurement of impact Stakeholder Management – drive strong and seamless cross-functional collaboration, influence multiple teams, and manage regional and global stakeholders. Financial Management – Manage brand budget, forecasting, reallocation of resources and analyze and optimize P&L for sustainable growth Lead Key Business Processes - manage key demand, supply, and execution processes as well as deliver compelling presentations to a wide range of stakeholders About You ABOUT YOU You have prior experience working in Marketing within the FMCG or Healthcare industry. You possess natural leadership with the ability to foster strong relationships, influence teams as well as coach and mentor a high performing team. You balance creativity with an analytical and commercial mindset and have the agility and ability to work through high levels of ambiguity and complexity. Ideally you will have: Strong marketing experience (preferably FMCG or Healthcare), with 1 plus year in a Senior Brand Manager role. Proven track record of leading brand strategy, positioning and key initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Proven track record of successful project leadership/management and stakeholder management Experience working with media & creative agencies in the delivery of multi-channel communication campaigns. Extensive experience working within an NPD Stage Gate process, from ideation to execution. Experience with and full understanding of P&L Experience using research and data for meaningful inputs to strategy or to drive key business decisions Previous exposure to retailer presentations and engagement ideal but not mandatory Experience with team management, coaching and development About Us WE OFFER We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance the lives and provide genuine value. A high-performing, collaborative team culture Flexible Hybrid working Thank Danone it’s Friday! 3pm finishes every Friday. Diverse and inclusive work environment Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success Competitive Total Reward package including Health, Life and salary continuance insurance 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave Employee Share Subscription Plan Performance related incentives and annual reviews MORE ABOUT US At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health. We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. Our headquarter is in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe and our products are sold in over 120 markets. We have been around for more than a century and are the proud owner of some of the best-known brands worldwide including favorites like YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare. Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ in 2023 – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work. Visit our website WE ARE DANONE to know more about us. HOW TO APPLY If this opportunity resonates with you and you’re eager to shape and define this role, then go ahead and seize the moment. Click on the APPLY button and share your resume with us. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE&DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company. and Channel Development Category and Channel Development ABOUT YOU You have prior experience working in Marketing within the FMCG or Healthcare industry. You possess natural leadership with the ability to foster strong relationships, influence teams as well as coach and mentor a high performing team. You balance creativity with an analytical and commercial mindset and have the agility and ability to work through high levels of ambiguity and complexity. Ideally you will have: Strong marketing experience (preferably FMCG or Healthcare), with 1 plus year in a Senior Brand Manager role. Proven track record of leading brand strategy, positioning and key initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Proven track record of successful project leadership/management and stakeholder management Experience working with media & creative agencies in the delivery of multi-channel communication campaigns. Extensive experience working within an NPD Stage Gate process, from ideation to execution. Experience with and full understanding of P&L Experience using research and data for meaningful inputs to strategy or to drive key business decisions Previous exposure to retailer presentations and engagement ideal but not mandatory Experience with team management, coaching and development WE OFFER We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance the lives and provide genuine value. A high-performing, collaborative team culture Flexible Hybrid working Thank Danone it’s Friday! 3pm finishes every Friday. Diverse and inclusive work environment Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success Competitive Total Reward package including Health, Life and salary continuance insurance 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave Employee Share Subscription Plan Performance related incentives and annual reviews MORE ABOUT US At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health. We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. Our headquarter is in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe and our products are sold in over 120 markets. We have been around for more than a century and are the proud owner of some of the best-known brands worldwide including favorites like YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare. Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ in 2023 – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work. Visit our website WE ARE DANONE to know more about us. HOW TO APPLY If this opportunity resonates with you and you’re eager to shape and define this role, then go ahead and seize the moment. Click on the APPLY button and share your resume with us. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE&DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company. and Channel Development Category and Channel Development