Assistant Brand Manager Chocolate & Bakery

About Mondelēz International

Mondelēz International is seeking an Assistant Brand Manager for Chocolate & Bakery to join their team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, covering Jeddah and Makkah. This is a full-time position requiring 5-10 years of experience.

Role Overview

The Assistant Brand Manager will implement brand strategy aligned with the brand vision to drive sustainable growth and achieve business objectives. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional global and regional teams. The individual will also support profit and loss management and contribute to future business development plans, including new product development and platform opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute brand strategy for designated brands.
• Develop product and packaging initiatives.
• Implement pricing strategies.
• Plan and execute integrated marketing communication and media plans.
• Provide recommendations for integrated commercial plans.
• Provide input and support in the development and execution of marketing plans to meet revenue, profit targets, and sharing objectives.
• Monitor performance.
• Contribute to the development of integrated marketing communications and 360-degree campaigns based on consumer insights, brand strategy, and positioning.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant marketing experience, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Strong experience in brand management, marketing planning, and campaign execution.
• Understanding of consumer behavior, brand strategy, and brand positioning.
• Experience developing and executing integrated marketing communication and 360-degree campaigns.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external agencies.
• Understanding of commercial plans, revenue, profitability, and market share objectives.
• Experience analyzing brand and campaign performance and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Knowledge of the Saudi consumer and commercial market is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong results orientation with a focus on delivering business objectives.
• Ability to work autonomously, take ownership, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Creative mindset combined with strong strategic and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build and present a compelling story.
• Strong project management skills, from planning and design through to execution and completion.
• Action-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong consumer-centric mindset and passion for building brands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

Work Environment

This role requires working effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional FMCG environment. No relocation support is available for this position.