What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Brand Manager position at Irca Group?
Who we are: IRCA Group, an Advent portfolio company, was founded in Italy in 1919, and it is a leading international B2B provider of high-quality semi-finished ingredients such as chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, nuts and pistachios, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other essential solutions for industrial clients or other independent artisanal producers.With more than 2.400 employees, 22 production facilities worldwide, and €1.3 billion in revenues, IRCA Group has a solid track record of growth and international expansion.
Dobla, the brand associated with this position, is one of four premium brands in IRCA Group’s Signature Collection, specializing in high-quality chocolate decorations. Through innovation, craftsmanship, and a strong customer focus, Dobla helps chefs worldwide create exceptional indulgent experiences.
What do we offer:
- An international and inclusive environment, with opportunities to work on global projects and collaborate with colleagues worldwide
- Career growth opportunities, including possibilities abroad
- Free company parking
- Company laptop
- Company phone
The Junior Brand Manager will support category growth through the successful launch and commercialization of Dobla products, innovations and customer solutions, ensuring strong customer relevance and commercial impact. Act as the key link between category strategy, portfolio development, commercial teams and marketing execution, while creating synergies across The Signature Collection brands.
- Product Marketing: develop product marketing concepts and propositions, create marketing content and tools;
- Communication: manage campaigns, prepare trade marketing, develop sales support content & materials, product training tools and trainings; support customer visits & events, trade fairs etc;
- Customer & Market Support: support collection of customer feedback, monitor campaign performance, support analyses, identify opportunities to strengthen customer relevance
- Product Development Support: development projects; coordinate project activities, support the preparation of product concepts, business cases and launch plans.
- Support synergy within and from the team: Category Manager: Category Strategy & Growth, Portfolio Manager: Portfolio Development & Lifecycle
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field.
- Professional Skills/Experience: 2 years in a similar role, preferably in B2B companies. Marketing Communication, Content Development, Digital Marketing, Project management
- Language Skills: Fluent Dutch and English
- Computer Skills: MS Office
- Behavioral Requirements: Pro-active, initiative & ownership, Can-Do hands-on mentality, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Attitude for continuous learning / curiosity, Communication & presentation skills, Coordination skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Location: Heerhugowaard
- Working hours: Full time, 40h/week, from Monday to Friday
Working / Environmental Conditions:
The IRCA Group Code of Etichs outlines our policy on human and labour rights. Six sites in Italy have achieved ISO 45001 certification for health and safety. Globally, 20 IRCA Group plants have undertaken a SEDEX self-assessment (low-risk), and all IRCA Sweet sites have undergone SMETA four-pillar audits, covering labour, health & safety, environmental assessment and business ethics. In Vietnam, our plant is SA8000-certified. Currently, 10 sites have ISO 14001 which covers environmental management.
IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, valuing different perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth and career opportunities locally and internationally. With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. If you are looking for stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company, IRCA is the right place.
We welcome applications from candidates of all genders, backgrounds, identities, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that our hiring process complies with the highest standards of non-discrimination and inclusivity. IRCA Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves, reach their full potential, and feel a true sense of belonging. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone can thrive.