International Brand Manager Bakery Products
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Together with you we want to empower you to achieve this mission with us. We value you as a person and actively support you on your professional journey, while caring for your future. Join our big little family and let’s make products for you and the world to love. Do you share our taste for life?
As International Brand Manager for Bakery Products Business Line you are responsible for the overall image of the B2B and B2C brands. You support the local teams in translating the strategic positioning of the group brands into strong coherent brand experience to customers & consumers.
You will report to the International Brand Lead Bakery Products.
Your main responsibilities:
- Support in defining the strategic positioning of the group brands
- Translate positioning into strong brand plans, strategies & (communication) assets
- Further build the brand equity touchpoints to be rolled out by the local teams, develop communications and assets on key moments / based on local needs
- Act as the Central brand guardian
- Support and work closely with the local team in building brand expertise, hands on approach to guide implementation, share best practice, guide implementation, etc.
- Collaborate actively with the Category & Channel marketeer Central, build the brand strategy in line with the category and channel strategy
- Collaborate actively with the CMI & Digital teams Central to build the brand strategy in line with the category and channel strategy
- Ensure a strong link and consistency for all the different group brands
What’s in it for you?
- You will join our big little family: Our associates are the beating heart of our company – they bring the flavour to our organisation. We cherish each member, prioritising their well-being and supporting their professional journey.
- We value you as a person: At Vandemoortele we value each one of our associates and recognise their unique contributions to team successes. We place great importance in giving our associates the freedom to shape their own professional journey. You will have flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 50% of the time. We also invite you to join our sports and wellbeing activities!
- We care about your future and we support your professional journey: We believe in the power of our associates and support their career aspirations by offering internal mobility and promotional opportunities. We encourage our associates to create a successful professional journey and entrust them to take ownership.
- We make products for you to love: We are a team of passionate food enthusiasts. In our mission to shape a tasty future we strive to create a wide range of food solutions that connects people, cultures and traditions. You can kickstart your day with a delicious croissant fresh out of the oven and enjoy tasty food in our company restaurant. In our cosy coffee corners, you will find healthy fruit baskets to enjoy your break to the fullest.
- Easy to reach: Our HQ is located close to a bus stop and highway exits. Homeworking is possible (up to 50%). Want to come by bike? Lease a bike at Vandemoortele!
Are you the one we’re looking for?
- You have a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
- You are passionate about good and tasty food
- You have a customer/consumer-centric mindset
- You have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in B2B and B2C Brand Marketing
- Solid Project Management experience for implementation of plans
- You have excellent presentation and convincing skills, and are a great stakeholder manager
- You're adaptable and are a strong communicator towards upper management and towards operational teams
- You're a strong networker who enjoys a cross-functional way-of-working, and brings people together behind a vision
- You're pragmatic and prioritize on the must-win battles
- Excellent knowledge of English (verbal and written) is a must. Other languages are a plus
Join us in making sweet memories!
We look forward to welcoming you to our delicious journey!
Submit your updated CV and compelling cover letter (optional) highlighting your relevant experience and motivation.
For questions or additional information, mail us: gwenn.vandereecken@vandemoortele.com
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