Junior Brand Manager

As Junior Brand Manager, you are an important link in the execution of our marketing plans for the Dutch retail and foodservice market. You translate consumer, shopper and market insights into concrete brand and activation initiatives and contribute to achieving our commercial and brand objectives.

You work closely with colleagues in marketing, sales, R&D and with external agencies in the areas of creative, media and research. The emphasis in this role is on execution, analysis and project management.

What will you do?

• Execute and monitor marketing plans in the areas of campaigns, activation and innovation;
• Analyse portfolio, market and competitor data and translate into concrete recommendations;
• Contribute to brand campaigns from briefing to evaluation;
• Coordinate new product, renovation and packaging projects as marketing project lead;
• Collaborate with agencies (creative, media, research, packaging);
• Align with sales and trade marketing on promotions, category insights and portfolio development;
• Provide input based on analyses for segment trends and forecasting cycles;
• Monitor quality and follow up on complaint analyses;
• Work closely with the retail and foodservice marketing team to ensure brand consistency.

You are a creative, curious and results-driven team player who feels at home in a cross-functional environment and works with a strong consumer & customer focus. You take ownership, maintain an overview and switch effortlessly between creativity, data and execution. You learn quickly and are open to continuous development.

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Food Technology, Commercial Economics or a comparable relevant field;
• You have at least 1 to 2 years' work experience in marketing within the FMCG sector. Recent graduates are also warmly encouraged to apply;
• You have strong analytical and project management skills;
• You have good communication skills in both Dutch and English, spoken and written.

Van Geloven is an organisation with an open and collegial atmosphere where continuous improvement is valued. There is plenty of room for your personality, talent and ideas.

In addition, we offer:

• A starting salary between €3,375 and €3,850 gross per month on the basis of a full-time position, depending on your knowledge and work experience;
• 3% year-end payment and 8% holiday allowance;
• A one-year contract with a view to permanent employment;
• 40 days of leave per year (25 holiday days + 15 ATV days for full-time employment);
• Hybrid working options and a good pension scheme;
• Opportunities for training and development;
• Participation in Yung VG, a Van Geloven programme focused on the development and connection of young professionals within the organisation;
• An organisation that continues to grow by consistently investing in brand development, product innovation and impactful marketing campaigns;
• Extras such as discounts on our own products, a gym membership scheme, a laptop, a phone and daily fresh fruit at all locations.

With almost 1,100 employees in the Netherlands and revenue of approximately €400 million, Van Geloven is pursuing ambitious growth plans. We are the clear market leader in frozen snacks and meal components for the retail and foodservice channels. Our brand portfolio includes strong brands such as Mora, Van Dobben, de Bourgondiër, Ad van Geloven, Van Lieshout Snacks and Souflesse.