Senior Brand Manager - Contract, Christchurch

Add expected salary to your profile for insights. Immediate start maternity cover contract to February 2026. Overview This NZ food manufacturer’s focus for continued success is driven by a passion for producing classic and innovative tastes across their products for Kiwis everywhere. A true Kiwi Icon with a strong history, you will be proud to work in this business and contribute to their future story.Position As a category lead across two product portfolios, this is a tactical role initiating projects with support from the marketing team, and working across the business to develop and implement results. Responsibilities include reviewing data, analyzing trends, acting on market information, writing discovery documents and category plans, and involvement in product development. In this pragmatic, entrepreneurial environment, there is an opportunity to apply broad marketing and business expertise to deliver on a demanding category calendar.Person The role suits a mid-level FMCG marketer with brand and product experience and a strong understanding of category management. The candidate should be commercially savvy, enthusiastic about marketing, future-focused, and adaptable to keep offerings fresh in a dynamic market. Working with category insights and collaborating with talented multifunctional teams for effective decision-making, strong communication skills across the company are key to championing product category growth.Career Opportunity This role offers a stimulating opportunity to develop your category and commercial skills. As part of an iconic NZ company, they operate with well-established systems, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a future focus. Application Process Please apply by submitting your application via the provided link.Applicants must be eligible for full-time employment in New Zealand. As a boutique consultancy, we: Engage with diverse customers, share insights when promoting employment opportunities, and proactively advocate for the candidates we represent. Deliver outcomes for permanent, contract, and interim projects across all functions and levels, providing tailored solutions for specific projects.Offer bespoke career programs to support development, change, and leadership growth. Assessment Questions How do your skills match this job? Sign in and update your profile to gain insights. Your application will include the following questions: Which statement best describes your right to work in New Zealand?To help expedite investigations, please include any relevant details if you reported this job ad as fraudulent, misleading, or discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr