Asembl is home to some of the worlds most loved and trusted consumer brands. Our clients include: Aeroplane, Baileys, Bundaberg Rum, Chupa Chups, Coca-Cola, Fat Yak, Unilever & Violet Crumble We help global brands create new licensed food & non-food retail products using their famous brand assets & flavours. You may have seen Chuppa Chups or Violet Crumble ice cream in your local supermarket these are the type of partnerships we bring to life and manage. The products our licensed partners create are innovative, disruptive and engage consumers in a way traditional advertising cannot. Licensed products are used to bring brand worlds to life, create new revenue streams and create new occasions for consumers to see, touch and consume brands. If you love building brands come and join our global best in class team. We encourage all applicants to carefully read the position description and ensure your experience is relatable or transferable to the FMCG segment. Brand Manager – FMCG We are searching for a Brand Manager to support our growing FMCG category team. The successful candidate will lead the development of FMCG products with existing and new partners including sensory, packaging, marketing assets, go-to-market plans and analysis of performance. Your days will involve liaising with key clients and licensed partners developing business plans, monitoring licensed partner performance and ensuring these programs reflect our clients brand values. Our ideal candidate: To be successful in this role you are open and candid with a love for attention to detail. Ideally you have experience with a food/FMCG business or have a passion for product & brands. Each day will bring new & exciting opportunities to apply your knowledge and insights. We understand there may be some gaps; you will be supported by the team to help you grow & succeed. You will be responsible for: Managing and analysing the performance of licensed partners including review of royalty/sales reports, development of business plans and NPD pipelines with a view to growing and doing more with their business, pitching new opportunities. Supporting the day-to-day relationship with key clients, ensuring the business is up to date on brand team priorities and objectives and aligned with licensing program strategy Managing approvals & sensory for licensed food & FMCG products, packaging & marketing assets by preparing & delivering influential presentations to gain client approval. With support from internal approvals team for non-food categories. Coordinating the setup of licensing partners with any required flavour / assets so they can begin product development. Creation of brand decks, client reports and category direction To be successful: • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role • Experience with food / FMCG businesses or similar industries which are process driven • Super organised and detail oriented with strong written skills and experience writing business / brand content • Demonstrate a positive & professional communication style with an entrepreneurial spirit and ability to influence decision making • Excellent ability with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CRM What we can offer you: • Competitive remuneration • Our culture is inclusive, fun, and supportive – you’ll be part of a passionate team that loves what they do. • A dynamic hybrid work environment, global clients, and a brand-new office hub on Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. • Global category leading clients, • An Employee Assistance Program, offering everything from counselling and wellness support to financial coaching. • Plus, celebrate your birthday with paid leave—because your special day matters to us Who we are: • Authentic, transparent and accountable • Passionate about our brands, clients and consumers • Strategic, data and insights-driven • Determined to keep growing and learning What we stand for: • Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Collaboration, Hunger Ready to make a difference with us? Hit the APPLY NOW button you think we sound like a good fit Asembl. are part of the Merchantwise Group