Senior Brand Manager Kiri (Retail) WMout of home) 1
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18 hours ago
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Job Summary
The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy fruit and plant-based products and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow Kiri Babybel Boursin Nurishh PomPotes and GoGo squeeZ as well as some 30 local brands. Together these brands helped the Group generate sales of 3.74 billion in 2024.
Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process Then Bel is made for you!
Are you bold pragmatic and determined Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!
#IWorkForAllForGood
LOCATION AND START DATE
Permanent contract to be filled as soon as possible
Location: Suresnes (92) Bel Group headquarters
ABOUT KIRI
KIRI islargely knownfor its square cheeseportionconveying a moment of kindnessto kidsfamiliesand adults. Yet depending on the geographies its consumersusagesandproductportfoliovary significantly!
MISSION
Within theKIRIGlobal Brand Teamyou willcontribute todefineKIRIs5-year business plan buildingtheinnovation/renovationstrategy & fueling the pipelinewith a specific focusonEuropeandMiddle-East.
You willlead innovation / renovation projectsfrompre-exploration topost-launchin strong partnership with countries R&D and factories and as an advocate for consumers.
You will contribute to reaching6.5% Bel innovation rate.
You will report to the Global Head ofKiriinnovation and managea junior brand manager.
DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES
Market dynamics
Understand consumerandcustomersneedsandcategoryin key markets
Understand business challenges & opportunities of the Key countries you will work with
Benchmarkproductsagainst key competitors and inspiring brands
Recommend new business opportunitiesbased on stronginsights
Portfolio & brand strategy
Contribute to the brand strategic plan in collaboration with the major local markets
Inspire and co-build w/ countries the portfolio strategy on the ranges you oversee
Define the innovation pipeline for the brandin collaboration with our localmarkets
Collaborate with industrial teams to ensure feasibility
Positiveinno-reno
Leadcross-functionalinno-reno projects to ensure on time and in full delivery as planned in the Brandbusinessplan byacustomer-first mindset and bybuilding a strong partnership with SI R&Dandplantteams
Getkey countriesfull commitmenttoensureprojectexecution
Validate stage gatesresourceallocationsand project shiftsinBrand Development committees.
Challenge and approve innovation &renovationcountries requests ensuring the strategic relevance of the requests always encouraging possible synergies and guaranteeing the P&L outcomes
Manage innovation budget (consulting design agencies research agencies)for your scope
Team management
Manage1 junior brand managerand onesharedintern
Assign projects and missions to upskill the team
Provide regularfeedbackson performance andidentifyroom for improvement
Build robust Individual Development Plan withtrainingsalongthe year
Foster a culture of innovation
This position is based in Suresnes to the west of Paris with access via tram T2 (Suresnes Longchamp stop) and several bus lines.
YOUR ASSETS: Could this be you
You have a degree from a business or marketing school (Masters level) and at least 7 years of experience in marketing or brand management for consumer products within a Global have several years of experience in managing innovation projects.
You are fluent in both English and French.
Leadership skills
Strong leadership skills: Drive and accelerate transformationDareto innovate Unconditional collaborationDemonstrateagility and resilience
Positive and solution-oriented
Strong project management skills: engagecollaborate challenge
Ability to manage complexity (number of projects and/or countries)
solidarity & team spirit
Business & marketing skills
Knowledge of product value drivers (nutrition CSR )
Strong data processing skills especially in the context of strategic category retailer competitive and consumer insights (Nielsen/IRI preferred) as well as P&L forecast and management
Consumer and brand centricity
OUR ADVANTAGES
- Fixed salary over 13 months
- Performance bonus
- Profit-sharing/Employee savings plan (PEE)
- Company restaurant
- Compensatory leave (RTT)
- Health and life insurance
- Access to the many benefits of the Social and Economic Committee (CSE)
- Remote working policy
If you think that this job is for you please click now on the button Apply. The recruitment team of your site will contact you very soon.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Market Research
- Project Management
- Product Management
- P&L Management
- Product Development
- Branding
