Who are we?
Mondelēz New Zealand has been distributing delicious snacks in Aotearoa for Kiwis to enjoy for more than 100 years. Our team are the proud custodians of our iconic brands, including Cadbury, Pascall, Toblerone, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch, Philadelphia, OREO, and Olina's.
Why Mondelez?
At Mondelēz NZ our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're incredibly proud of our team - together we're very good at what we do, because we're connected, collaborative and supportive.
Your development and career are a priority, and you'll have the opportunity to build your career locally and globally if desired. Our world is fast-paced, but you'll have a supportive environment in which to grow, with leaders who will empower you to achieve your potential.
We believe in the importance of balancing work and life demands and offer the flexibility you need to achieve it. Yet connecting with colleagues in our engaging and fun environment definitely makes coming into the office worthwhile.
We are committed to making a positive contribution to local communities across Aotearoa, which we bring to life through support for local initiatives and organisations such as The Kindness Collective. Each year you will have the opportunity to volunteer for a charity that has meaning for you.
The Opportunity
Note - this role is a 12-month fixed term contract.
As our new Brand Manager, you will be responsible for the Chocolate portfolio, bringing our iconic brands to life. Reporting to the Senior Brand Manager, you will have the opportunity to work across every day, seasonal and gifting portfolios in New Zealand, and work with our iconic brands like Cadbury and Toblerone.
You will be responsible for:
- Development and implementation of brand initiatives in alignment with the overall brand strategy, ensuring consistency and coherence across all touchpoints.
- Provide detailed briefs based on market insights and previous learnings to further enhance our brand awareness and market education.
- Identify the strategic objectives and consumer/customer insight to develop a clear integrated marketing communications (IMC) strategies and brief agencies accordingly.
- Support the development and evolution of multi-year marketing campaigns.
- Develop effective and integrated working relationships with agencies (activation, media, packaging).
- Build great working relationships with key ANZ team members, enabling flawless execution of initiatives by effectively utilising ANZ's shared resources.
- Marketing budget and POS management for T. Chocolate to meet internal objective and KPIs
The ingredients you'll bring
- Ideally, 3+ years of experience as a Brand Manager.
- A solid understanding and prior experience within the FMCG industry.
- Analytical skills to help gain insights for key business decisions.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders.
- A high level of self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously.
- Strong time management, planning and organisational skills.
- Great communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
When you join Mondelez you will enjoy an inclusive and diverse environment, with access to learning platforms and personal development tools to help you grow. You'll be rewarded with a competitive salary and an incentive linked to business performance with a payout up to 200%, market-leading superannuation, medical insurance, generous parental leave, life insurance, and access to free physio. We also have plenty of onsite parking, and free confectionery of course!
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.
We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world.
In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Brand & Portfolio Management
Marketing
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience as a Brand Manager
- Prior experience within the FMCG industry
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage and wellness offerings are broad in U.S. postings, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness programs, and fertility support; some roles note coverage effective on start date or soon after. One manufacturing posting cited employees paying roughly 7% of premiums, which is described as favorable versus many employers.
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Retirement Support — U.S. roles consistently reference a 401(k) with company matching (e.g., “3% on 6% invested”), and some union positions reference additional retirement or pension benefits under collective agreements. Separate salaried materials describe company contributions up to 9% with vesting after two years.
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Parental & Family Support — A published global parental‑leave standard sets minimums worldwide, including adoptive and foster parents, with U.S. materials indicating paid bonding leave for all caregivers. This signals sustained emphasis on family support across markets, with local specifics determined by role and location.
Mondelēz International Insights
What We Do
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture
Why Work With Us
We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.
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