Junior Brand Manager - Benelux Vestacy

About us

Vestacy is a standalone company (carved out from Reckitt) with a clear purpose: to transform houses into homes. We’re home to some of the world’s most trusted brands (Air Wick, Calgon, Cillit Bang, and Mortein) helping millions of people care for the spaces they live in every day.

Backed by Advent, a leading global private equity firm, we have the freedom to think big and move fast. With almost 3,000 colleagues across 20+ countries, we see every person as a Founder, empowered to make bold decisions and shape what’s next.

We care for our company the way you care for your own home: with energy, passion, and pride. Here, you’ll find space to grow, opportunities to lead, and the support to thrive. Together, we’re building something extraordinary.

About our Marketing Department

Marketing is at the heart of Vestacy. We design and deliver distinctive brand experiences that fuel category growth and create a positive impact on society. Our global teams lead brand strategy, guardianship, and innovation, while local teams bring those plans to life in partnership with Sales. Media and digital expertise run throughout the organization, ensuring we measure both business and societal impact.

Together, these teams form a vibrant community where learning never stops. With access to our Marketing Academy, you’ll have endless opportunities to grow, upskill, and make your mark.

About the role

As a junior Brand Manager, you’ll be a member of the Marketing team where you are focused on growing your brands in your market by leading the marketing plans development and local execution in line with the country commercial strategy to achieve long-term success in the market. You will be responsible to achieve annual, financial objectives like Net Revenue, Gross Margin, marketing budget and market share objectives with the support of your Brand Manager

**** This role is open to multiple locations:

Amsterdam, Netherlands;

Brussel, Belgium; Massy, France

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Your responsibilities

• Continuously monitor the results of the brand and recommend actions to improve its performance (product, pack, promotion, presence, advertising, price).
• Participate in the development of the long-term Marketing Plan and the definition of the communication and innovation pipeline for the brand/s in charge.
• Prepare the annual Marketing Plan which consists of in-depth market analysis, pipeline and strategy development, 4P execution, and financial planning.
• Participate in topline commercial planning, by translating the Marketing Plan into actionable commercial strategy with clear guidelines and support on 4Ps.
• Recommend and develop, in collaboration with the Insights and Analytics services, the marketing studies necessary for the projects/good performance of the brand/s.
• Generate local business development initiatives (incl. new products, productivity projects, new communications, etc.) based on market knowledge and consumer expectations and develop them in partnership with global teams and other support departments.
• Carry out financial planning several times per year, following global guidance and company priorities. Optimize the brand/s P&L during the whole year and manage the brand/s budget.
• Animate, coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, following the brand/s plans and objectives to achieve the company goals.
• Lead 1-2 transversal, marketing project/s as a champion and a unique point of contact and support.
• Coordinate with external agencies to deliver high quality brand assets & media and retailer campaigns.
• Manage 2 interns

The experience we're looking for

We are looking for an analytical, entrepreneurial and curious individual who is passionate about understanding markets, shoppers, and commercial performance.

• Have some previous experience (including internships) in Marketing or Sales in the FMCG industry with market analysis responsibilities
• Have strong analytical skills and mindset and enjoy looking into data.
• Strong influencing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, dealing with multiple stakeholders across different functions and levels of expertise
• Entrepreneurial, able to work autonomously and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong sense of urgency and achievement
• Resilient and able to respond under pressure
• Ability to influence and collaborate with different markets
• Strong skills in innovation development and project delivery are advantageous
• Fluent in English, fluency in Dutch and/or French is considered a big plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office Tools: Excel (Pivots) & PowerPoint
• At least 1 year of experience.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with Nielsen, retailer scan data, or Euromonitor

What we offer

We believe great work deserves great rewards. That’s why we offer numerous local benefits and global benefits designed to help you grow and thrive, such as career mobility opportunities, a referral program, access to our online learning academy, mental wellbeing support, and short-term bonus incentives.

Joining our Netherlands IMEX, we can offer you these local benefits:

• Permanent/indefinite contract
• Flexible hybrid working model (3 office days & 2 days at home, with flexibility to choose which weekdays are spent at the office + working hours outside of core hours: 10AM-4PM)
• 100% Office-commute reimbursement
• Daily € 5 meal voucher (to be used at one of our three main restaurants)
• Holidays: 25 days plus 5 ATV days plus Public Holidays
• Gym Subsidy: Maximum of 30 EUR per month
• Internet Subsidy: Maximum of 25 EUR per month
• Work abroad remotely up to 4 weeks per year in any country of your choosing

Equality

We believe the best teams are built like great homes: on strong foundations and room to grow. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. If you resonate with our purpose, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t tick every box. We’re committed to equal opportunity for all, regardless of age, ability, background, identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Together, we create a space where everyone can thrive.