Junior Brand Manager
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Ref: TJ36995719
June 25, 2025
Konsumgüter
FUNKTIONEN
Looking for a proactive and results-driven Brand Manager with 3 years of experience in brand strategy, product development, and portfolio management.
The ideal candidate will be skilled in developing and executing brand plans, launching new products, and optimizing existing portfolios to meet market
demands.
Functions:
Brand Strategy and Planning: Developed and executed long-term (3 years) and short- term (1 year) brand strategies in collaboration with senior brand managers and markets, ensuring alignment with company goals.
Product and Portfolio Management: Led the management of the product portfolio, including launching new products, optimizing existing ones, and redesigning packaging.
Sales Performance: Proactively monitored sales performance, working with trade marketing and local sales teams to adjust strategies and ensure growth.
Product Briefings and Launches: Created and managed product briefings for new product development, packaging updates, and content creation.
Collaboration and Communication: Coordinated with marketing, sales, finance, legal, supply chain and product development teams to ensure alignment on product strategies and market needs.
Market Research and Insights: Supported qualitative and quantitative research initiatives to gather insights on market trends and brand performance.
Training: Assisted in training internal teams on new product features and brand messaging to ensure consistent communication.
Requirements:
Degree: University degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (Bachelor/Master/Diploma).
Marketing Knowledge: Solid understanding of marketing principles, brand strategy, and product development.
Project Management: Strong project management skills, with experience in managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
Deadline-Oriented: Proven track record of working under tight deadlines and ensuring timely delivery of tasks.
Multitasking: Comfortable managing a variety of projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality and efficiency.
Industry Affinity: Interest in Jumbodiset products, with knowledge of the toy market being a plus.
Language Skills: Fluent in both Dutch and English. Other languages is a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar brand management or marketing role, supporting brand strategies and product development.
Other competences:
Proactive: Self-starter with a strong drive to contribute to brand success.
Commercially Minded: Understands the importance of business goals and is focused on achieving them.
Creative Contributor: Capable of generating ideas and supporting product development in a constructive way.
Team Player: Works well independently and collaborates effectively within a team.
Effective Communicator: Acts as a key point of contact, ensuring smooth communication across departments.
Organized: Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing a diverse and sometimes complex workload.
Composed in Challenging Situations: Maintains focus and efficiency in dynamic environments.