Portfolio Manager

Benefits: Attractive Remuneration and Bonus Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities Exposure to working with large and famous Australian brandsEmployee Assistance ProgramAccess to Employee Benefits Program  The OpportunityOne of the greatest assets of the Lactalis business is the strength of its portfolio of iconic Australian dairy brands which include strong national brands such as Pauls, Oak, Vaalia, Tamar Valley, Jalna and Ice Break.An exciting opportunity exists to join the Lactalis marketing team in the role of Marketing Portfolio Manager for our White milk and Cream brand stable.  This includes a key role in the strategic marketing of our Pauls Dairy Brand – the #1 Dairy brand in Australia and an Brand Manager looking after our Pauls brand – an icon of the dairy industry.  Working in the Beverages and Milk Division as a senior member of the broader marketing team, this role will be responsible for building, growing and driving the brand strategy for the portfolio by applying a creative approach to convert insights into brands sales and profit.  Key measures of the role will be achieving strong brand health for the portfolio that generates strong growth in sales, market share and commercial return.  Key Responsibilities: Developing, communicating and implementing strategic portfolio marketing plans that deliver optimal results.Leading a team of marketing professionals to implement the portfolio marketing strategies, whilst coaching and developing the skill sets within the team.Leading and ensuring the timely delivery of key brand activities as defined in the annual marketing planLeading the media and communications strategy to optimise the portfolio’s presence in market.Leading multi-departmental project teams in the development of new products, managing the budget and the time line and working closely with R&D, Production and Sales.Delivering innovation projects to achieve a targeted innovation rate for the beverages and milk division.The successful applicant will have: Minimum of 7+ years of marketing & brand management experience (preferably within FMCG)Tertiary qualification in Marketing or Commerce. Strong marketing acumenProject manager skillsStrong commercial and financial capabilityCompetent at coaching others.A demonstrated experience in guiding brand strategy within a large organisation would be an advantage. We are Lactalis AustraliaWe are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world’s largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products—milk, cheese, yoghurt and foods and beverages.At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,700 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.   Supporting both the farming community and our local communities are central to our values as an organisation.Iconic Australian brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia and Jalna provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient. Our brands, people and know how define who we are.We provide a safe workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes from us.  We offer flexible working conditions to help our valued employees balance all aspects of their life.Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference!Critical to your success will be the passion you display to your craft, and the energy you bring to the business. Interested?  Apply now by selecting ‘Apply Now’ and following the prompts. AUD Scoresby 3179

Portfolio Manager

  • Attractive Remuneration & Bonus
  • Work with Leading Brands OAK, Ice Break, Pauls Milk and More!
  • Excellent Career Progression Opportunities

Benefits:

  • Attractive Remuneration and Bonus 
  • Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities 
  • Exposure to working with large and famous Australian brands
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to Employee Benefits Program 

 

The Opportunity

One of the greatest assets of the Lactalis business is the strength of its portfolio of iconic Australian dairy brands which include strong national brands such as Pauls, Oak, Vaalia, Tamar Valley, Jalna and Ice Break.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Lactalis marketing team in the role of Marketing Portfolio Manager for our White milk and Cream brand stable.  This includes a key role in the strategic marketing of our Pauls Dairy Brand – the #1 Dairy brand in Australia and an Brand Manager looking after our Pauls brand – an icon of the dairy industry.  

Working in the Beverages and Milk Division as a senior member of the broader marketing team, this role will be responsible for building, growing and driving the brand strategy for the portfolio by applying a creative approach to convert insights into brands sales and profit.  Key measures of the role will be achieving strong brand health for the portfolio that generates strong growth in sales, market share and commercial return. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Developing, communicating and implementing strategic portfolio marketing plans that deliver optimal results.
  • Leading a team of marketing professionals to implement the portfolio marketing strategies, whilst coaching and developing the skill sets within the team.
  • Leading and ensuring the timely delivery of key brand activities as defined in the annual marketing plan
  • Leading the media and communications strategy to optimise the portfolio’s presence in market.
  • Leading multi-departmental project teams in the development of new products, managing the budget and the time line and working closely with R&D, Production and Sales.
  • Delivering innovation projects to achieve a targeted innovation rate for the beverages and milk division.

The successful applicant will have:

  •  Minimum of 7+ years of marketing & brand management experience (preferably within FMCG)
  • Tertiary qualification in Marketing or Commerce. 
  • Strong marketing acumen
  • Project manager skills
  • Strong commercial and financial capability
  • Competent at coaching others.
  • A demonstrated experience in guiding brand strategy within a large organisation would be an advantage.

 

We are Lactalis Australia

We are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world’s largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products—milk, cheese, yoghurt and foods and beverages.

At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,700 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.   Supporting both the farming community and our local communities are central to our values as an organisation.

Iconic Australian brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia and Jalna provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient. Our brands, people and know how define who we are.

We provide a safe workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes from us.  We offer flexible working conditions to help our valued employees balance all aspects of their life.

Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference!

Critical to your success will be the passion you display to your craft, and the energy you bring to the business. 

Interested?  Apply now by selecting ‘Apply Now’ and following the prompts.

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