The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream. We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream , this is the place for you! JOB PURPOSE : We are looking for an Ice Cream Brand Manager who will lead and execute the development and implementation of local Refreshment brand plans in Australia and New Zealand to achieve long and short term business goals. This role will also lead new project development and execution across ANZ, working closely with key agencies, customer development teams and relevant global teams. Some of our Refreshment Brands include Weis, Paddle Pop, Calippo, Cyclone, Splice and Bubble O’Bill. Moreover, this role will build productive working relationships with customer development, consumer insights team, category team, finance and supply chain to manage the brand’s day-to-day operations and key annual activities. This role is based in the Sydney CBD (with monthly visits to the Minto NSW Manufacturing site) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: WHAT WILL BE YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Act as a key support to Senior Brand Manager across the Refreshment portfolio Strategic Brand Management: Develop and execute integrated brand marketing plans aligned with business objectives. Translate consumer and shopper insights into actionable strategies to drive brand performance. Innovation & Category Development: Work with cross-functional teams on innovation gatekeeping and innovation deployment. Monitor and analyse category and brand performance to optimize plans and identify growth opportunities. Campaign Ideation & Execution: Partner with media agencies to design and implement disruptive media campaigns. Manage influencer strategies, asset development, and in-store activation in collaboration with customer development teams. E2E Brand Planning & Integration: Lead the seamless integration of all brand communications and activities across every channel to maintain strong brand consistency and guardianship. Ensure campaigns and promotions are optimised across touchpoints including communications, in‑store activation, POSM, digital, experiential, and retail to maximise overall brand and commercial impact Performance Marketing: Continuously review brand performance across key metrics, channels, and activities. Use data, insights, and in‑market results to diagnose issues, identify opportunities, and optimise plans to improve overall brand effectiveness and commercial outcomes. Project Management: Managing multiple innovation initiatives consecutively and ensuring OTIF delivery across Refreshment NPD Agenda, with ability to support both local development and imported product launches, driving cross‑functional alignment and timely execution. Budget & Performance Management: Own the brand budget, ensuring effective allocation and management. Track performance metrics and develop contingency plans to meet P&L targets. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including supply chain and customer development, to deliver seamless execution. Engage with global and regional teams to leverage assets and best practices. Leadership & Development: Guide and mentor team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and growth. Unlock an entrepreneurial growth mind set & agile way of working WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: SKILLS: Prioritisation & Multi‑Brand Management – Strong ability to manage multiple brands and workstreams simultaneously, with clear prioritisation, decision‑making, and focus to deliver high‑quality outcomes at pace. Category Strategy & Portfolio management - Ability to shape category direction and optimise brand portfolio roles to deliver long‑term growth. P&L Accountability - Strong financial ownership and understanding of drivers impacting topline & bottom line growth. Customer Understanding - Deep insight into shopper, consumer and customer needs to inform strategy, innovation, and activation Brand Marketing Planning - Competence in leading 12QTR plans, strategic prioritisation, and integrated campaign development. Discipline & Brilliance in Execution - Track record of delivering high‑quality, on‑time execution across multiple projects and channels. Strong Business Acumen - Commercially minded decision‑making with the ability to translate data into actionable strategy and results. Operator Mindset with Creative Thinking - Brings strong operational discipline, project leadership, and executional rigour while also applying creative and strategic thinking to unlock compelling brand ideas and solutions. High Pace, High Quality Delivery - Thrives in a fast‑moving environment while consistently producing high‑quality, detail‑accurate work across multiple priorities. EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS: Strong foundations and experience in brand marketing (3 years), with exposure to brand development, activation, and customer/ channel marketing. Good understanding of all aspects of consumer insight, including monitoring brand health, measuring comms effectiveness, innovation insights and evaluation, and sales performance monitoring. Experience with scan data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, Quantium) and other performance marketing analytics to track performance. Able to interpret drivers and drainers of share, distribution and promotional effectiveness, and translate insights into clear optimisation actions that improve brand and commercial outcomes. Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, driving alignment and execution across cross‑functional teams (e.g., Sales, Supply, Category, Finance, R&D, Agencies). Strong track record of delivering initiatives OTIF, resolving barriers, and maintaining momentum in a fast‑paced environment. Proven ability to develop and execute effective brand strategies and campaigns Experience managing budgets and working with media, creative agencies, and cross-functional teams Strong influencing and people management skills - ability to engage/motivate colleagues and stakeholders behind a project, including the ability to reconcile and sell both commercial and purpose-driven agenda. Good strategic thinker, with an ability to balance long-term vision with short-term priorities Entrepreneurial approach with a focus on ownership, experimentation and continuous learning A willingness to perform in a role that covers a broad spectrum of responsibilities – both hands on and strategic Commercial acumen and cross functional understanding and capabilities WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€8.3bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up. Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast-tracked growth. A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact. A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments. ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY: With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization : We are all about growth We operate with speed and simplicity We win together with fun We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry We care and challenge We are experts in the Ice Cream Category ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity . For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE? Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV (max 3 pages) and a motivation letter . Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application. Disclaimer Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now! TMICC TMICC ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY: With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization : · We are all about growth · We operate with speed and simplicity · We win together with fun · We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry · We care and challenge · We are experts in the Ice Cream Category ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE? Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. At The Magnum Ice Cream Company we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
