Assistant Brand Manager

• Lead and manage these globally adored brands - Guinness, Gordon’s Gin & Tanqueray Gin
• 3:2 Hybrid flexibility | Auckland office with a social bar | Product Allowance
• Proudly B Corp certified - balancing profit with people and the planet.

Here at Lion we don’t settle for ordinary. We're passionate about crafting exceptional brands that bring people together, spark conversations, and create unforgettable moments. Our Marketing team are responsible for shaping the identity and driving the success of our brand portfolio. We’re all about passion, energy and teamwork to serve uplifting moments to our consumers and truly be at the heart of good times.

Join us as our Assistant Brand Manager and grow your marketing career, responsible for 3 iconic, international brands – Guinness, Gordon’s Gin & Tanqueray Gin! This is a unique role, offering an incredible opportunity to be responsible for the management and direction of these globally adored brands.

As our Assistant Brand Manager, you will have responsibility for:

• Manage the development and implementation of brand strategies and annual brand plans
• Support the relationship with Diageo to deliver on the commercial objectives of the partnership
• Delivering differentiated and inspirational marketing programmes to drive engagement with consumers
• Support the senior team senior team in delivering portfolio & brand strategies and activations on time, and to a high standard.
• Developing a comprehensive knowledge of the market to provide insights and support opportunities for development of brands and business strategy.
• Working within cross functional teams, including sales, category, innovation and supply chain to achieve the agreed 1-3 year achievement goals

To be successful for this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience working as an Assistant Brand Manager within FMCG is preferred 
• Strong attention to detail, budget management skills and a results focused approach
• Proven communication skills, understanding the unique needs of different audiences
• Solid stakeholder management skills from internal colleagues through to external partners
• Strong learning agility combine with data and digital literacy
• Experience of Brand Marketing and Brand Management
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic plans and think innovatively

Join us in building the next chapter of a proud Lion legacy by embracing a challenger mindset - being curious, courageous, and acting with conviction. We don't just offer a job; we offer growth and development ‘on tap’ where you can unleash your potential and be part of something extraordinary!