Global Assistant Brand Manager

Description:

We are currently seeking a Global Assistant Brand Manager, for a temporary role, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, to become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

This is a hybrid position based at Blackfriars on London's Victoria Embankment, just a short walk from Blackfriars tube, a minimum of 2 days per week (usually a Wednesday and Thursday). This is a full-time temporary role to last until the end of March 2025, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £46,500 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

Come and join us to create the future of performance with Rexona (Sure in UK)! Rexona is an iconic market leader with a truly global footprint, extraordinary growth, and loyal fans around the world. Within Unilever, Rexona and the Deodorants category is an incredibly exciting place - Deodorants is the fastest growing category and Rexona is topping the charts on incremental turnover contribution.

Rexona Clinical (Sure Max Pro in UK) is our trusted super-premium tier with outstanding growth and huge headroom for more around the world. You'll be part of a team with an entrepreneurial spirit that work together to build our long-term funnel, craft innovations, and execute projects that shape the Rexona Clinical brand today and in the future.

Key Responsibilities

Support Line Manager in the development of global innovation projects that will drive thought leadership, trade-up and long-term growth for the Rexona premium-tier.
Lead projects, collaborating effectively with cross functional teams to answer key business question and meet operational needs of project at each phase of network.
Work with the support of CMI to create and execute learning plans.
Work with the support of R&D to create new format innovations that deliver superior experiences and breakthrough technologies for our consumers
Develop and gain approval of robust business cases with support of Finance teams
Lead the development of engagement plans that support Rexona Clinical brand platform and new innovations
Responsible for creating clear and inspiring internal and external briefs that deliver effective creative work across all brand touchpoints.
Be a voice and advocate of Rexona Clinical within Rexona and Unilever

Key Requirements

FMCG Brand experience in a global or local marketing role. Experience working with LATAM region preferred.
Ideal marketing experience focusing on innovation and communication
A curiosity for understanding consumers, following external trends and uncovering insights
Excellent skills in impact and influence across teams with differing priorities and agendas
Experience briefing and managing communications development, ideally with experience on social-first campaigns.
Understanding complexities of R&D, Supply Chain, CMI and Legal
Proven experience in project management in global cross-functional teams and agencies.
Love of premium aesthetics, eye to detail and pride in delivering high-quality creative work
Excellent written and spoken communication and IT skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Entrepreneurial spirit and collaborator by nature that stays strongly connected to their team to hold yourself and others accountable.

Additional Information

Blackfriars working environment:

Iconic location on the Victoria embankment, modern working environment
Short walk from Blackfriars station
Staff shop discounted products
Free tea & coffee facilities
Onsite Deli and a restaurant open for breakfast and lunch
Gym is available for use (subscription required)