Brand Manager Chocolates GNM

R-79107 | Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Supports the execution of category activation marketing strategy/plan within the cluster/ market. The role links between the cluster/market and the category. The role works closely with the CP&A and Market Sales teams to deliver plans through superior consumer and customer activation

How you will contribute

You will work with others in Mondelēz International to determine an execution plan and priorities for Chocolates to enable consumer-centric brand growth. In this role, you are accountable for revenue and profit, executing plans and then monitoring performance against key performance indicators. Based on deep consumer insights, brand strategy and positioning, you will execute consumer centric plans to grow our core brands and to strengthen the entire portfolio leading to penetration and share growth.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

Marketing, ideally in a matrix environment in the consumer goods industry.
An ability to manage stakeholders effectively across an organisation
Working effectively with other marketing disciplines and with cross-functional teams
An ability to get the best from marketing agency partners
Analytical and creative skills—a balance of commercial and strategic acumen
Understanding consumers
Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing, and executive presentation skills.

What you need to know about this position:

Chocolates is the largest category in the Gulf & NM Cluster and plays a key role in our growth strategy & Vision 2030. Gulf & NM cluster comprises of a diverse set of markets and consumers We play in the category with a mix of Global brands such as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Toblerone, Milka and Local Jewels such as Flake & Timeout.

You will report into Marketing Manager, Chocolates, Gulf & NM.

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Marketing or equivalent

Job specific requirements:

Minimum 4-5 years of Consumer Marketing, brand-building and/or brand activation experience
Ability to manage multi-brand / multi-country
Consumer centric with a digital first mindset
Ability to work cross-functionally across internal & external stakeholders & Multi-functions
Analytical & creativ skills – a balance of commercial & strategic acumen
Effective communication (verbal & written) and strong presentation skills
Strong leadership to influence core stakeholders

No Relocation support available, however for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan serves the Middle East and Africa markets as well as Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we have more than 2600 employees working across seven plants and six commercial offices; we make, bake, sell and deliver our products to customers. We are market leaders in key snacking categories with iconic global and local brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Milka, Oreo and belVita biscuits, Barni Cakes,Tang powdered beverage, Chiclets and Trident gum and Halls candy.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.