Global Digital Assistant Brand Manager

Placed: 03/12/17
Region: London
Location: London
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation, our client Unilever are currently looking for a Global Digital Assistant Brand Manager, Surf based at Unilever's prestigious facility in Blackfriars, London. This is a full time temporary role for a period of 6 Months working a 37.5 hour week. This role is paying up to £35,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

The Role

We are looking for a senior ABM that is familiar with running complex global projects with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have past experience in digital and strong interest to expand expertise in this area, a passion for growing brands & developing winning communication and feel comfortable working with multiple agencies across various markets. Experience in Sustainability and USLP initiatives will also be valuable, though not a pre-requisite for the role.
The role consists for its major part in leading the digital workstream, from strategy to implementation across multiple markets as well as support a Brand Manager in the day to day management of innovation and communication projects.

The job holder will have ample autonomy in driving clearly defined initiatives deploying and strengthening his / her leadership skills, frequent exposure to global, country, and functional stakeholders and the opportunity of building the brand equity.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the development of the Surf digital platform: from strategy to implementation, including coordination of various agencies, management of key stakeholders and close working relationship with internal teams & regions to ensure flawless, on-time delivery.

* Support the day to day management of innovation projects and communication campaigns to ensure smooth and OTIF completion - including keeping track of project timings, financials, coordination of cross-functional teams etc.

* Brand Strategy support: help organise brand events (i.e. GBT's, workshops) and stewardship events and help keep brand assets relevant and up to date (i.e. asset bank, brand book, BSP etc.)

* Work closely with the advertising and design agencies.

* Manage projects' CIP and keep constant tracking of the project expenses.

Job Candidate Profile

* We are looking for a candidate that easily thinks outside the box, full of energy and creativity, who is not afraid of using intuition to take decision, to pioneer ideas and take risks.
* The candidate should be passionate about developing brands in all its forms, from strategy, innovation, communication to excellent implementation.
* As digital will be a key focus of the role, we're looking for someone with a real passion for digital and most importantly someone who is curious and willing to learn
* The spirit of the Surf team is 'hope not fear', we are looking for an individual with entrepreneurial spirit, the courage to pioneer new initiatives and the passion to make an impact in the marketplace.

.Skills / Experience Required

* Relevant marketing experience
* Communication and digital development
* Project management: highly organised, leadership of multi-functional teams
* High ability to manage effectively situations with change, complexity and ambiguity
* Strong influencing skills with high ability to inspire and motivate others across geographies and cultures

Price / Salary: £32000 - £35000/annum