Global Brand Manager HMM - Old El Paso & Green Giant
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Great things are happening in the Europe and Australia (EUAU) region. Each day, our 2,500 plus colleagues bring their passion to our offices, manufacturing sites, R&D center, and commercial/distributor markets across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. We are energized by over 150 years of bringing people together with the food they love. With beloved brands Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Fibre One, Latina Fresh and more, we are on a mission to become the undisputed growth leader in food for EUAU. In a world that's ever-changing, we look to stay ahead and seek people who share our love of food and are hungry to shape the future.
What your role is
The Global Brand Manager HMM plays a critical role in the Old El Paso & Green Giant. Working closely with the HMM Marketing Manager and cross-functional team across Operations, R&D, Sourcing and Finance, they are responsible for executing the brands' margin expansion pipeline through Initiative Leadership of projects.
As the Global Brand Manager HMM you will lead initiatives across product platforms, manufacturing locations (including external supply chain) and project tiers.
As the Global Brand Manager HMM you will be an active member of the HMM Champion community and contribute to fostering connections across brand teams and functions to inspire, cross-pollinate and enable new ideas, processes, or tools.
As the Global Brand Manager HMM you will not only use leadership and project management skills similar to those used on Innovation/Renovation projects, but will also leverage your strong understanding of how the business works (financials, business model) alongside an unwavering Consumer-First mindset to continuously deliver superior experiences to our consumers.
Operating within the context of a global matrix structure, you will be expected to work collaboratively with the Brand Development Team, R&D, Sourcing, Finance, Manufacturing teams and local markets to ensure the successful implementation of HMM.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone for a 12 month FTC, who's passionate about growing our iconic global brands, with experience in P&L management, commercially savvy and a sound understanding of drivers of profitability.
You will have the ability to lead a cross-functional team and manage projects via strong project management and influencing skills.
You will have excellent communication skills which enables you to build effective relationships and work collaboratively.
You will be resilient and able to overcome challenges in a creative way to drive positive team energy and think out of the box to solve problems.
What's in it for you?
Work with Heart - offers us flexibility that also requires partnership to ensure we regularly come together in person for those moments that help drive our business forward. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 2 days per week in the office with the opportunity to finish at 15:00 on Fridays.
Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive, for this we offer free Headspace account for you and up to 5 friends or family members, ongoing activities, Employee Assistance Program and more.
Bonus - Our people are at the heart of what makes General Mills great, so when goals are reached, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
Health & Dental Insurances - All colleagues get the opportunity to join our insurances from day one.
Family & Carers Leave - Every family is unique. Our approach allows every family to have the opportunity to spend quality time-off to support them from the point of birth or adoption to care, with enhanced covers.
Enjoy other perks like enhanced pension contributions, subsidised canteen, access to both peer-to-peer recognition and discount platforms, 2 extra days for volunteering work, and more.
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.