Brand Manager

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com 

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Brand Manager
Dublin
Fixed Term Contract - 12 months 
Competitive salary plus benefits 

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, Heritage, Weathershield and Cuprinol – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose 
Working as part of a large marketing team responsible for the total portfolio of Dulux Paints Ireland across retail and trade sectors, you will help ensure we continue to be the category and brand leader in Ireland with the mission of Adding Colour to people’s lives. Day-to-day, you will be responsible for planning and executing the Interiors Brand Plan for Dulux, including brands such as Dulux Heritage and Easycare.  You will be a key support for the Retail side of our marketing team as well as be involved in product management. 

Job Responsibilities 
•    Support the development & execution of brand & commercial plans for Dulux Interior Colour 
•    Manage the creation and maintenance of in-store colour catalogues and other colour collateral
•    Manage A&P budget to drive strategic initiatives
•    Support new product development projects
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute brand and commercial plans
•    Build effective working relationships with external partners and UK and EMEA teams

Job Requirements 
•    A third level marketing degree or equivalent with brand management or communications experience. 
•    Extensive marketing experience in brand marketing, full mix consumer marketing preferred. 
•    Full clean driving license.
•    Commercially astute & at ease with P&L/financial data.

What Makes You Stand Out
•    Excellent communication, influencing & interpersonal skills.
•    Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
•    Effective project manager.
•    Skilled at nurturing business relationships.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel 
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
•    Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
•    Retention / Performance Bonus.
•    21 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
•    Employee discount.
•    Healthcare membership scheme allowance (after 6 months service).
•    Pension membership (after 6 months service).
•    Employee Assistance Programme.
•    Hybrid working arrangements.

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.  Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing.

We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. 

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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 39471