The Country Chef Bakery Co. is seeking an experienced Product Manager to join our team in our Bells Creek facility on the Sunshine Coast - Queensland Australia.
Country Chef's recipe for success has transformed us from a small family run start-up in the 1950's, to one of Australia's leading bakery businesses with partnerships that include Australia's major retailers. As we move into a new and exciting stage in the Country Chef story there's one ingredient we cannot do without ... our fantastic people!
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Marketing & NPD, the Product Manager will be supporting the development and driving the implementation of the product marketing strategy for the Country Chef product portfolio.
Specifically, you will:
* Support execution of brand initiatives and campaigns
* Assist with packaging, labelling and artwork development
* Ensure brand guidelines and regulatory requirements are met
* Coordinate POS materials and product samples as required
* Analyse sales data, market trends and competitor activity
* Assist with product lifecycle activities: launches, renovations and rationalisations
* Maintain product information including pricing, specifications and packaging details
* Assist New Product Development (NPD) projects through stage-gate process.
* Support the development and execute the go-to-market strategies for new and existing products – including development & implementation of multi-channel brand campaigns.
* Support and develop internal and external presentations (incl. internal reports, retailer range review presentations).
* Coordinate cross-functional activities necessary for the implementation of agreed projects.
About You
To be successful in this role you will need:
* Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field.
* Minimum 3+ years' experience in product, brand or trade marketing, ideally within FMCG or food industry.
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (in particular Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel).
* Excellent multi-project management skills with proven record of managing projects, including NPD launches.
* Proven record of managing marketing campaigns.
* Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
* To roll up your sleeves and get involved - on the factory floor, at trade shows, liaising with agencies, customer interactions. This is a very diverse role!
Why Join Us
* Take home up to two items of product a day, on us!
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Onsite parking
* Great organisational culture and supportive team environment
* Flexible working hours
We foster an inclusive equal employment opportunity culture, celebrating diversity in all its hues.