Brand Manager

Hello. We’re Haleon—a new world-leading consumer health company, shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people by growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands—including Voltaren, Sensodyne, Dr. Best, VitaSprint, Fenistil, Otriven, and Centrum—through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving this in a company that we control, in an environment we’re co-creating, and a culture that’s uniquely ours. This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Brand Manager to lead the Voltaren Medicated Topicals category in Germany. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong focus on performance, sophistication in defining challenges & opportunities, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will excel in delivering and executing projects with excellence, driving brand growth, and enhancing market penetration & share of market.

Your Role at Haleon
Strategic Brand Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive brand plan for Voltaren Medicated Topicals, ensuring alignment with the overall Voltaren strategy.
• Oversee and refine the Voltaren Topicals product portfolio, utilizing consumer insights and market data to align the product range with the overarching Voltaren strategy.
   

Performance and Market Analysis:

• Consistently evaluate brand performance, market trends, and competitive dynamics.
• Identify strategic actions to achieve brand objectives and proactively address challenges.
   

Project Management and Execution:

• Lead the development and execution of the brand plan for Voltaren Topicals, focusing on creative excellence and an optimal media mix to enhance market penetration and fuel brand growth.
• Oversee the execution of brand projects with a focus on creative excellence and optimal media mix.
• Ensure timely delivery and execution of all projects, maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
   

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Lead cross-functional collaboration, including shopper and expert marketing, and manage projects across various departments to accelerate the growth of the Voltaren Topicals business.
• Build partnerships and share best practices with agencies and external partners to amplify brand growth.

What we expect from you

• At least 5 years of professional experience in brand management or marketing, supported by a degree in business administration or a comparable qualification.
• A strong passion for brand management and consumer insights, with proven expertise in marketing, brand, or innovation management, ideally within the FMCG sector.
• Exceptional analytical skills paired with a creative mindset, complemented by outstanding project management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills that enable effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and a diverse array of stakeholders, both internal and external.
• A proactive, hands-on approach, with a high capacity for learning and rapid comprehension.
• Fluency in both German and English, in written and spoken forms.

Personal Attributes:

• Objective and performance-oriented mindset.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a strong focus on delivering results and executing with excellence.

Benefits

• Join a dynamic team in an inspiring and international environment, right in the heart of Munich. Embrace our engaging culture of open, direct communication, or "Du-Kultur," while working in a central location.
• Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our hybrid model allows employees to work from the office three days per week, with the option to work from home as needed. Additionally, you can work up to 10 days per year from abroad, and our flexible time-tracking models provide even more freedom.
• We offer more than just a paycheck. Along with a competitive salary aligned with the collective agreement, you’ll receive a performance-based bonus that recognizes your contributions to our shared success. As per our agreement, you’ll enjoy at least 30 vacation days, special leave for important occasions, holiday pay, an annual bonus, and a company pension plan.
• We are committed to helping you balance your professional and personal life through flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package. We support mothers, fathers, and same-sex couples in family planning. Following the birth of a child, employees are entitled to family-friendly time off, as well as a birth allowance, a childcare subsidy, and access to emergency childcare services to ease your return to work.
• Health and well-being are a priority. We provide comprehensive health benefits, including vaccinations, regular access to our products, and sports-related perks. Plus, you’ll enjoy attractive corporate discounts on fashion, sports activities, concerts, and lifestyle offerings, as well as a subsidized canteen with healthy meal options.
• Your growth matters to us. We offer an extensive range of training opportunities, covering leadership, business skills, and technical competencies. You can even participate in our own "Mini-MBA" program at no cost to advance your career.
• We also make mobility easy and sustainable with a travel allowance, free underground parking in Munich, and our "Lease-a-bike" program

Join us in shaping the future of Voltaren Medicated Topicals and make a significant impact in the healthcare industry. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for brand management and a drive for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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