Junior Brand Manager Foods

About the role

This role supports sustainable brand and category growth by turning consumer, market and business insights into strong products, portfolio plans and integrated marketing activities. It sits within a team that wants to do work that matters for people and the planet. The position is open to candidates who hold a valid Swiss work permit or are citizens of an EU/EFTA country.

Key responsibilities

• Lead marketing projects from planning through execution, including business cases, gate validations, budgeting and communication measures.
• Support local new product development and run European projects, from ideation and market research to 360-degree launches.
• Manage an assigned product portfolio independently, in close coordination with the direct supervisor.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders such as agencies, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D and Consumer Market Insights.
• Analyse markets and categories, track category plans and launches, and recommend actions to optimise results.
• Manage media budgets and handle the creation and processing of media purchase orders.

Required profile

• Degree or equivalent in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field.
• Initial practical experience in brand management, product management or marketing project management, for example through internships or an entry-level role.
• Preferred: experience supporting product launches or 360-degree campaigns, using market or consumer data to build insights, and working in a matrix organisation or on cross-market European projects.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and project management skills, able to turn data and insights into clear actions.
• Confident stakeholder management and communication across functions and with external partners.
• Sound financial understanding, including budget tracking and purchase order administration.

What we offer

• 40-hour week and an attractive salary.
• Dynamic, international environment with flexible working hours.
• 35 days of vacation and an attractive pension plan.
• Training programmes, childcare subsidies and 24/7 access to a learning platform.
• Company laptop, option to work from home and employee partner discounts.