Brand Manager - Purina

About the role

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At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them.

We’re dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Put simply, we believe a healthy pet makes for a happier home and our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care.

The bonds we have with our pets nourish their lives as well as ours – we truly believe Pets and People are better together.

The Opportunity

Help shape the growth of Purina's flagship science brand, bringing together brand building, veterinary recommendation and industry partnerships.

Join Purina’s Pet Speciality team as

Brand Manager

, leading the development and implementation of our Vet Strategy to accelerate growth across PRO PLAN Veterinary Diets and Supplements in Australia. Working closely with the Vet Team and cross-functional partners, you’ll turn veterinary, customer and pet owner insights into effective brand plans, equip the team to support recommendation of our science platforms, and build strategic partnerships that strengthen awareness and trust across the veterinary industry.

A day in the Life

Shape the future of PRO PLAN

Lead the strategy and plans for our Veterinary Diets and Supplements portfolio, turning growth ambitions into action.

Champion science-led nutrition

Create compelling tools and education that help veterinary professionals confidently recommend PRO PLAN.

Bring big ideas to life

Turn insights into engaging campaigns and experiences that connect with veterinary professionals and customers.

Drive what’s next

Lead innovation and new product launches, bringing exciting portfolio opportunities to market.

Build influential partnerships

Grow strong relationships across the veterinary industry to build trust, credibility and advocacy for PRO PLAN.

Inspire collaboration

Bring Marketing, Veterinary and Sales teams together to turn shared priorities into results.

Accelerate growth

• Manage investment, track performance and uncover new opportunities to grow the portfolio.
• What will make you successful

You’ll bring

• 5+ years’ experience in Marketing, Sales or a related commercial role, ideally within FMCG.
• Strong brand and commercial experience, with a track record of turning strategy into results.
• A passion for insights, using customer, consumer and shopper understanding to spot opportunities and drive action.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to make complex or scientific information clear and engaging.
• Strong influencing, negotiation and project-management skills, with experience building external partnerships and aligning cross-functional teams.
• A collaborative leadership style, with a natural ability to connect teams and achieve shared goals.
• Experience within Pet Specialty or Veterinary channels is a bonus, but not essential.
• Full Australian working rights and applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Benefits

• You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
• Competitive salary + attractive bonus program
• Up to 5 ‘KitKat Days’ each year to rest, recharge and support your wellbeing
• Personalised development and varied career opportunities within a global FMCG leader
• Wellbeing perks including free flu vaccinations, discounted private health insurance, and discounted gym memberships
• Access to Purchased Leave, Volunteering Leave, Sports Leave and Emergency Services Leave

Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave

• Discounts on Nestlé products and offers from our retail and service partners
• Novated leasing options
• Salary sacrifice to superannuation

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