Do you enjoy building brands around key seasonal moments and turning long-term plans into successful market execution? We are looking for an experienced Brand Manager to lead the seasonal confectionery portfolio across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.
This role is the main point of contact for all seasonal marketing activities in the cluster, managing brands and product lines for Easter, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and other gifting occasions. The position requires strong strategic thinking, excellent project management skills, and close cooperation across multiple teams and markets.
What will be your responsibilities?
Brand strategy and planning
- Lead and execute annual and long term plans for the seasonal portfolio across three markets, adapting European seasonal projects to local market needs
- Define communication strategy and innovation plans for seasonal occasions
- Manage the profit and loss responsibility and marketing budget for the seasonal portfolio
Consumer and market insights
- Analyze consumer behavior, market trends, and competitor activities across all markets
- Identify growth opportunities in gifting, self-treat, and sharing occasions
- Monitor and benchmark best practices from other European markets
Cross-functional coordination
- Work closely with category planning & execution, shopper/trade marketing and sales teams
- Coordinate with European seasonal teams to localize international projects
- Manage cooperation with external creative and media agencies
Portfolio management
- Manage the portfolio structure across occasions, price levels, and sales channels
- Evaluate and optimize the product range
What we expect from you?
- At least 5 years of experience in brand management, ideally in fast-moving consumer goods
- Excellent project management skills and experience with long-term, cross-functional projects
- Experience working across multiple markets or in an international environment is an advantage
- Experience with seasonal, gifting, or occasion-based marketing is a strong plus
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to turn insights into action
- Very good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent English and Czech or Slovak language
How will you be rewarded?
We pride ourselves on having a high performing and collaborative culture where we support your career and development. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer wide range of benefits, such as:
- Pension plan
- Extra days off + sick days
- Fully covered life insurance
- Pluxee cafeteria - 11.100,- CZK / year
- Meal vouchers
- Multisport Card
- and many more
We believe that diversity is the foundation of great results, just like with our cookies. That's why we create an open working environment where everyone can feel like themselves, and we welcome anyone who wants to work with us.
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available
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We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Job Type
Regular
Brand & Portfolio Management
Marketing
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience in brand management
- Experience in fast-moving consumer goods
- Excellent project management skills
- Experience managing long-term, cross-functional projects
- Experience working across multiple markets or in an international environment
- Experience with seasonal, gifting, or occasion-based marketing
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to turn insights into action
- Very good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent English and Czech or Slovak
Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) offerings are portrayed as robust, with a competitive employer match and, for some groups, an additional base company contribution. Perceptions of the plan are favorable, and defined-contribution coverage spans eligible salaried, non-union, and union employees.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. policies include 10 weeks of paid parental bonding leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus adoption and surrogacy assistance. Arrangements differ by country and union contract, but the leave program is repeatedly noted as a strong point.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as generous, with vacation/PTO plus holidays, sick leave, bereavement, and volunteer time. This breadth is frequently called out as a core strength of the package.
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