About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Ready to take a fresh step in your career?</b></H2> </div><div><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Brand Manager Candy – Smint, Chupa Chups & Mentos Candy (100%, m/w/d)</strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Our colleagues in the Marketing team are eager to team up with you to make sure everyone can enjoy our delicious freshmakers and sweets every day.</p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Company & Location:</strong> Perfetti Van Melle Schweiz GmbH - Zürich, Switzerland<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, Full-time<br><strong>Team:</strong> Marketing Switzerland</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Where we need you</b></H2> </div><div><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>The Swiss Marketing team</strong> is responsible for driving the growth and success of some of the world's most loved confectionery brands. As <strong>Brand Manager Candy</strong>, you will lead the development and execution of marketing strategies for <strong>Smint, Chupa Chups and Mentos Candy in Switzerland</strong>. Working closely with local, regional and global stakeholders, you will play a key role in <strong>shaping brand growth, driving innovation, and creating memorable consumer experiences.</strong></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Your core responsibilities at a glance:</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Develop and implement <strong>comprehensive brand strategies</strong> aligned with business objectives and growth ambitions.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Translate <strong>consumer insights, market trends and category opportunities</strong> into actionable brand initiatives.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Plan, execute and monitor integrated <strong>marketing campaigns</strong> across digital, social, in-store and other consumer touchpoints.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Partner with <strong>media and promotional agencies</strong> to deliver impactful activation programs and communication materials.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Manage portfolio health, including <strong>core products and new product development</strong> initiatives.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Lead innovation projects and product launches in <strong>collaboration with R&D, Supply Chain, Trade Marketing and Sales teams.</strong></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Analyse <strong>sales performance, market share, consumer feedback and brand KPIs</strong> to support <strong>strategic</strong> decision-making.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Manage <strong>marketing budgets </strong>effectively and optimise investment to maximise <strong>return on investment.</strong></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Build <strong>strong relationships</strong> with internal stakeholders and external agency partners.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Present <strong>brand strategies</strong>, recommendations and performance updates to local and regional management teams.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">The ingredients of Perfetti Van Melle – is this your flavor?</H2> </div><div><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">We are Taste Makers in Candy! As the third-largest confectionery company in the world – and the second in Europe – we're on a journey to become the best in making candy. And we need great colleagues to make that happen.</p> <p style="margin-right:0.0cm;margin-left:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Perfetti Van Melle is an international family-owned business with over 18,000 employees across 38 operating companies, and products enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide.</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>What makes us unique</strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Empowering</strong> – Growth and development opportunities tailored to you.</p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Fun</strong> – A family-like culture, team events, and yes… a candy factory!</p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Innovation</strong> – Active engagement in topics like health, sustainability, and food safety.</p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Dynamic</strong> – With operations in 30+ countries and exciting new acquisitions, we're constantly evolving.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">The ideal recipe for our new Brand Manager Candy</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field (MBA is a plus).</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Minimum 3-5 years of <strong>experience in Brand Management, within FMCG.</strong></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Proven track record of developing and executing successful <strong>brand strategies</strong>.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong analytical skills with experience in <strong>market research, performance analysis and data-driven decision-making.</strong></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience in <strong>media planning</strong> across traditional and digital channels.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong <strong>project management</strong> skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Excellent <strong>stakeholder management</strong> and influencing skills in a <strong>cross-functional environment</strong>.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Creative, consumer-centric mindset with a passion for <strong>innovation and brand building</strong>.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience in <strong>confectionery, candy or gum categories is an advantage</strong>.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Self-starter with an <strong>entrepreneurial mindset</strong>, pragmatism and flexibility.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Fluent German and English.</strong></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">What's in it for you – our sweet perks</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Competitive compensation</strong> including 13 monthly salary payments</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Annual salary review and <strong>performance bonus</strong></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">25 <strong>vacation</strong> days plus 4–7 additional PVM <strong>Flex Days</strong></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Attractive <strong>pension scheme</strong> with enhanced employer contributions</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Private accident <strong>insurance</strong></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Free</strong> coffee, tea, water and fresh fruit in the office</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Service anniversary <strong>bonuses</strong> and additional <strong>leave days</strong></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Modern and centrally located <strong>Zürich office</strong></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Opportunity to work with <strong>iconic global brands</strong> loved by consumers worldwide</li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Want a taste of more?</strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">If this role sounds like a sweet next step and you're ready to elevate our Marketing team, we'd love to meet you!</p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">At Perfetti Van Melle, we believe the strength of our team lies in diversity. We create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to grow.</p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ready to shape the future of sweets?</p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Apply now and help us create even more sweet moments!</strong></p></div></div></div>