Assistant Brand Manager

heinz· 5050 H.J. Heinz Co. Australia Ltd Company
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📍 FreshwaterFull time

About this role

Job Description

Assistant Brand Manager

  • Opportunity to grow your career with Kraft Heinz! 
  • Flexible work arrangement – 3 days in office, 2 days remote 
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment 

Kickstart Your Career with Kraft Heinz! 

Are you looking to grow your career in Marketing? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for an Assistant Brand Manager to join our Marketing team, based in Southbank

The Company  

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. 

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:  

  • Play key roles in taking NPD to market including idea generation, preparation of business plans, P&L management, go to market planning for both AU and NZ, and post launch audits  

  • Develop and implement annual advertising, POS, publicity and consumer promotion plans for assigned category portfolio 

  • Liaise with agencies to develop & execute marketing & advertising campaigns 

  • Monitor brand performance and develop consumer insights through research tools and reporting 

  • Assist in strategy development including one and three-year plans 

  • Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and manage monthly A&P spend 

  • Communicate & coordinate cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations and Management 

  • Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources policies, programs and goals. 

What you'll bring:

  • Demonstrated stakeholder management skills with an ability to liaise with multiple departments/stakeholders in order to meet outcomes or deadlines 

  • Brand management experience in FMCG or similar accountabilities 

  • Understanding of marketing processes and systems (e.g. Stage Gate, DAMs, etc) 

  • Problem solver who can think outside the box, with resilience to bounce back from setbacks 

  • Project management capability on NPD, renovation, innovation or advertising 

  • Ability to analyse and interpret data to make recommendations 

  • Ability to think strategically and translate this thinking into measurable actions 

  • Strong presentation and communication skills (written and verbal) 

  • Proficiency in productivity and collaboration tools such as MS Office (esp. PowerPoint and Excel) 

  • Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications or related discipline  

  • Minimum 2+ years in marketing (or marketing related) experience 

  • Demonstrated A&P cost management and forecasting/budgeting experience 

Benefits of working with us: 

  • Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package 
  • Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers 
  • Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter 
  • Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand 
  • In House Training Programs 
  • Corporate Discount Programs   

Ready to make an Impact?  

If you're passionate, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, please submit your application. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our job advertisements early. 

Location(s)

Freshwater


 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Assistant Brand Manager position at heinz located?
This Assistant Brand Manager role at heinz is based in Freshwater. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Assistant Brand Manager role at heinz full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Assistant Brand Manager role in the 5050 H.J. Heinz Co. Australia Ltd Company department at heinz.
Which team or department does the Assistant Brand Manager at heinz belong to?
This Assistant Brand Manager position is part of the 5050 H.J. Heinz Co. Australia Ltd Company department at heinz. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Assistant Brand Manager position at heinz?
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When was the Assistant Brand Manager job at heinz posted?
This Assistant Brand Manager position at heinz was posted on Jun 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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