Scope:Assistant Brand Manager, Food Service ABM
Location:Umraniye, Istanbul
Terms & Conditions: Full time
The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed companyby the end of 2025.We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.
ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.
We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.
If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!
JOB PURPOSE:
Wearelookingfor a driven, proactive, creative, andorganizedAssistantBrand Manager whowill be responsibleforleadingtheactivation of ourbrandstrategyacrossconsumer-facingchannels.
Using breakthroughthinking, consumer, brandandcustomerunderstandingtocreate a clearandambitiousgrowthvisionandstrategyfortheassignedportfolio, youwill be part of the global marketing teamworkingacross a range of variedandexcitingbrandprojects, fromourbigbangnationaladvertisingcampaigns, throughtobuilding a standoutbrandexperienceacrossdirect-to-consumerchannels.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Developing channel strategy for Food Service by identifyingkey issues and opportunities
- Accountable for New Product Development process for the pipeline working closely to the R&D, Supply Chain, CMI, Global Marketing, and customer development teams,
-Build productive working relationship with Customer Development, CMI, Finance and Supply Chain to manage the brand’s day to day operations,
-Assume smooth collaboration with all internal stakeholders as well as external stakeholders
-Accountable for the analysis of brand performance and brand health on a monthly/quarterly basis by evaluating performance against key KPIs
-Identify solutions and make recommendations to improve effectiveness based on performance monitoring
-Provide the required administrative and marketing support to the Brand Managers, assisting brand’s day to day operational activities
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Youarecurious, unconventional & courageous.
Bringingthefutureforwardandtheoutside in; encouragingexperimentationandintelligent risk-taking, youinvest time inside andoutsidetounderstandtheneeds of consumerswith a keeneyeforspottingandidentifyingtrends.
Youare a changeagent.
As someonewhoexplorestheworldaroundthemand an earlyadopter of trends; youlearnfromthepast, envisionthefuture, having a healthydissatisfactionwiththestatusquo. Youengage a range of differentpartners, building a collaborativeeco-systemforchange. Inspiringpowerfulteamworkandcollaboration, harnessingthepower of thefoodbrandscollectivetodriveforbetterresults.
SKILLS:
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
Universitydegree in relatedfields.
Upto 2 years of workingexperience in FMCG
Fluent in English
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€8.3bn powerhousewith an agile, entrepreneurialmindset. We’rebuilding a newhighgrowthIceCreamcompanyfromthegroundup.
Careerwithoutlimits—42 markets, internationalopportunities, andfasttrackedgrowth.
A performance-drivenculture—Freedomtoact, disruptandgrow – yoursuccess is measuredbyimpact.
A companythatcelebratesjoy, innovation, andpurpose—Wecreateextraordinarycareers, justlikeouricecreamcreatesextraordinarymoments.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business which is expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company.
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CVand a motivation letter.
Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.
Disclaimer
Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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