Senior Brand Manager Kiri Retail W - M H/F - Bel

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!

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LOCATION AND START DATE

Permanent contract to be filled as soon as possible
Location: Suresnes (92) - Bel Group headquarters

ABOUT KIRI®

KIRI islargely knownfor its square cheeseportionconveying a moment of kindnessto kids,familiesand adults. Yet depending on the geographies, its consumers,usagesandproductportfoliovary significantly!

MISSION

Within the KIRIGlobal Brand Team,you willcontribute todefineKIRI's5-year business plan, buildingtheinnovation/renovationstrategy & fueling the pipelinewith a specific focusonEuropeandMiddle-East.

You willlead innovation / renovation projectsfrompre-exploration topost-launch,in strong partnership with countries, R&D and factories and as an advocate for consumers.

You will contribute to reaching6.5% Bel innovation rate.

You will report to the Global Head ofKiriinnovation and managea junior brand manager.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES

Market dynamics

- Understand consumerandcustomersneedsandcategoryin key markets

- Understand business challenges & opportunities of the Key countries you will work with

- Benchmarkproductsagainst key competitors and inspiring brands

- Recommend new business opportunitiesbased on stronginsights

Portfolio & brand strategy

- Contribute to the brand strategic plan in collaboration with the major local markets

- Inspire and co-build w/ countries the portfolio strategy on the ranges you oversee

- Define the innovation pipeline for the brandin collaboration with our localmarkets

- Collaborate with industrial teams to ensure feasibility

Positiveinno-reno

- Leadcross-functionalinno-reno projects to ensure on time and in full delivery, as planned in the Brandbusinessplan, byacustomer-first mindset and bybuilding a strong partnership with SI, R&Dandplantteams

- Getkey countriesfull commitmenttoensureprojectexecution

- Validate stage gates,resourceallocationsand project shiftsinBrand Development committees.

- Challenge and approve innovation &renovationcountries' requests, ensuring the strategic relevance of the requests, always encouraging possible synergies and guaranteeing the P&L outcomes

- Manage innovation budget (consulting, design agencies, research agencies)for your scope

Team management

- Manage1 junior brand managerand onesharedintern

- Assign projects and missions to upskill the team

- Provide regularfeedbackson performance andidentifyroom for improvement

- Build robust Individual Development Plan withtrainingsalongthe year

- Foster a culture of innovation

This position is based in Suresnes, to the west of Paris, with access via tram T2 (Suresnes Longchamp stop) and several bus lines.

YOUR ASSETS: Could this be you?

You have a degree from a business or marketing school (Master's level) and at least 7 years of experience in marketing or brand management for consumer products, within a Global department.You have several years of experience in managing innovation projects.

You are fluent in both English and French.

Leadership skills

- Strong leadership skills: Drive and accelerate transformation,Dareto innovate, Unconditional collaboration,Demonstrateagility and resilience

- Positive and solution-oriented

- Strong project management skills: engage,collaborate, challenge

- Ability to manage complexity (number of projects and/or countries)

- solidarity & team spirit

Business & marketing skills

- Knowledge of product value drivers (nutrition, CSR, ...)

- Strong data processing skills especially in the context of strategic, category, retailer, competitive and consumer insights (Nielsen/IRI preferred) as well as P&L forecast and management

- Consumer and brand centricity

OUR ADVANTAGES

- Fixed salary over 13 months
- Performance bonus
- Profit-sharing/Employee savings plan (PEE)
- Company restaurant
- Compensatory leave (RTT)
- Health and life insurance
- Access to the many benefits of the Social and Economic Committee (CSE)
- Remote working policy

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