About the Job
At Danone we are seeking an experienced Senior Brand Manager (SBM) – Karicare ANZ. This 12‑month fixed term role reports to the Head of Marketing and is focused on driving sustainable, profitable growth in alignment with our internal business goals.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Brand Development & Execution – lead brand development and ensure excellence in execution across key communications and priority media channels, partnering with agencies to deliver integrated, high‑impact campaigns.
* Portfolio Management & Project Management – define the portfolio strategy and 3‑year innovation pipeline grounded in consumer insights, trends and market dynamics, and manage complex and critical innovation projects end‑to‑end.
* Analysis, Measurement & Insights – analyze data and trends, uncover insights, prioritise growth opportunities, and establish clear measurement of impact.
* Stakeholder Management – drive strong cross‑functional collaboration, influence multiple teams, and manage regional and global stakeholders.
* Financial Management – manage the brand budget, forecast and reallocate resources, and optimise P&L for sustainable growth.
* Lead Key Business Processes – oversee demand, supply and execution processes and deliver compelling presentations to a wide range of stakeholders.
About You
You have prior experience in Marketing within the FMCG or Healthcare industry and possess natural leadership, relationship‑building, coaching and mentoring skills. You balance creativity with an analytical and commercial mindset and can navigate high levels of ambiguity and complexity.
Ideally you will have
* Strong marketing experience (preferably FMCG or Healthcare) with 1+ year in a Senior Brand Manager role.
* Proven track record of leading brand strategy, positioning and key initiatives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
* Proven track record of successful project leadership/management and stakeholder management.
* Experience working with media & creative agencies in the delivery of multi‑channel communication campaigns.
* Extensive experience working within an NPD Stage‑Gate process, from ideation to execution.
* Experience with and full understanding of P&L.
* Experience using research and data for meaningful inputs to strategy or to drive key business decisions.
* Previous exposure to retailer presentations and engagement (ideal but not mandatory).
* Experience with team management, coaching and development.
We Offer
* A high‑performing, collaborative team culture.
* Flexible hybrid working.
* Diverse and inclusive work environment.
* Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success.
* Competitive total reward package including:
o Health, life and salary continuance insurance.
o 26 weeks gender‑neutral paid parental leave.
o Employee Share Subscription Plan.
o Performance‑related incentives and annual reviews.
More About Us
At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices in line with our vision – Danone, One Planet. One Health. We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant‑Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. Our headquarters are in France, we have offices in 55 countries and our products are sold in over 120 markets.
We have been around for more than a century and are the proud owner of some of the best‑known brands worldwide, including YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare. Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialised nutrition products for infants and adults and was awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ in 2023 – an indication of our outstanding workplace culture.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.
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