EU Brand Manager Portfolio
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Job Summary
EU Brand Manager
Portfolio - Dry food & treats
Belgium Kortrijk
Our mission
In 2016 our founders wanted to feed their dogs - named Edgard and Cooper - pet food they could feel good about. The kind of food that was as good for the planet as it was for their pets. But when they couldnt find this they decided to make their own. Now 10 years later our pack has over 200 employees and we are beyond proud to be part of the B Corp movement.
Want to find out more about us Click HERE
About the Role
Our pack is growing innovation is buzzing and our furry fans are hungry for more. Were looking for two European Brand Managers to manage our Dry Food & Treats portfolio one focused on Cats and one on Dogs.
Team Dog or Team Cat Choose wisely your portfolio (and our furry fans) depend on it.
In this role youll own a core part of our European portfolio and help shape the future of our brand. From spotting growth opportunities in our existing range to building exciting new products from scratch youll be there from first idea to launch day (and beyond).
Youll work closely with teams across Europe and act as the driving force behind innovation projects making sure everything we launch is both meaningful for pet parents and commercially strong. Depending on the role youll report to the EU Brand Category Manager Cat or Dog.
What is in your bowl
A big scoop of ownership creativity and strategic impact. Youll get to:
Manage AZ innovation projects from early ideation to post-launch performance tracking.
Turn consumer insights and category trends into exciting product concepts that pet parents will love.
Act as the project CEO aligning Product CMI Sales Supply and Finance around timelines priorities and commercial success.
Partner closely with Product Managers and our in-house creative team writing clear inspiring briefs for packaging and brand assets.
Manage innovation project budgets and ensure smart effective spending.
Own and optimise your portfolio by running regular SKU reviews and recommending rationalisation where needed.
Build strong business cases for new product initiatives and confidently present them to senior stakeholders.
Keep a close eye on competitors and identify white-space opportunities across the European market.
What skills and tricks should you bring
5 years experience in brand innovation ideally within FMCG.
Strong project management skills with a detail-oriented and proactive mindset.
Strong analytical mindset turning data (e.g. Nielsen GfK) into clear insights and actions.
Collaborative hands-on attitude comfortable working cross-functionally in an international environment.
Confident presentation and stakeholder-influencing skills.
Fluent in English; additional European languages are a big plus.
Our benefits
At Edgard & Cooper work should feel as good as a belly rub. Heres what we offer:
Competitive salary package that matches your experience
32 holidays per year the option to take an extra month off to fully recharge
Flexible working from home one month per year working from anywhere
Company retreats fun team activities and a Volunteering Day
Wellbeing program
Bring your pets to work pet food for your furry friend
Learning and growth opportunities in a fast-growing international scale-up
Hiring Process
Assessment from home (10mins)
Intro call (25)
Competency based interview (45)
Case study (60)
Director Chat (30)
Equal opportunities:
We believe the strength of a Pack comes from its diversity. We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued and empowered. So no matter who you are where you come from what you believe in or what your dreams are we welcome you and look forward to receiving your application. If your circumstances require any special arrangements at any stage of our interview process please let us know.
Accessibility: Our HQ office and satellite sites are wheelchair accessible.
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
