Brand Manager Ho.Re.Ca Division

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Brand Manager to develop and execute a robust brand strategy for the Company. This role requires a deep understanding of marketing, branding, and consumer insights to drive brand awareness, engagement, and growth. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally to ensure brand consistency and effectiveness across all marketing pillars, including digital, social, creative, and product marketing.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Strategy & Marketing Execution

• Develop and implement category marketing plans, aligning digital, social, and creative strategies with annual business objectives.
• Define and execute the brand and messaging strategy, including target segments and brand hierarchies.
• Adapt and localize global marketing platforms to fit the specific needs and growth objectives of Ho.re.Ca Division.
• Collaborate with digital, social, product, and creative teams to drive brand execution.
• Work cross-functionally with sales, customer care, and central teams to ensure consistent and impactful brand messaging.
• Develop localized campaigns, sales materials, and coordinate marketing events.
• Manage external creative agencies to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Performance Tracking & Market Analysis

• Monitor and analyze key brand performance metrics, including sales, awareness, and market share.
• Track and report on the effectiveness of marketing initiatives, making data‑driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Own the end‑to‑end customer journey and key sales conversion KPIs.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation.
• Partner with Global and CBS teams to benchmark against competitors and leverage consumer insights for strategic decision‑making.

Content Strategy & Integrated Marketing

• Develop content roadmaps and sales collateral for marketing campaigns and new product launches.
• Plan, execute, and optimize omnichannel marketing campaigns, whether localizing global initiatives or developing new campaigns.
• Collaborate with other Business Units and Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to share best practices and maximize marketing effectiveness.

Brand Standards & Internal Alignment

• Provide guidance on brand standards and strategy to internal teams, ensuring consistent messaging and brand representation.
• Train internal stakeholders on brand positioning and marketing strategies to maintain alignment across departments.

Product Portfolio Management & Competitive Positioning

• Manage the lifecycle of products within the market, including phase‑in / phase‑out strategies with Product Manager.
• Conduct competitive analysis to drive category management, pricing strategies, and go‑to‑market plans.

Budget Management

• Oversee the brand marketing budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Track ROI on marketing initiatives to support business growth and optimize investments.

Who You Are

Experienced in brand management, marketing strategy, and consumer insights with 4-6 years experience in similar roles.

Skilled in cross‑functional collaboration with digital, sales, and product teams.

Data‑driven, with strong analytical skills and a results‑oriented mindset.

A strong communicator with excellent project management and leadership abilities.

Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Why Join Us?

Work in a dynamic, fast‑paced international environment.

Drive impactful brand strategies with a global reach.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to shape the future of the brand.

Make data‑driven decisions that contribute to business growth.

Location: Bologna Area

Job Type : Full‑time, hybrid

This job posting is open to all individuals regardless of gender, age, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religious belief, in accordance with Legislative Decrees 198 / 2007, 215 / 2003, and 216 / 2003.

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