Brand Manager for The Absolut Company

Are you passionate about brand management?Do you have your goal set on an international career in a global company with world leading brands?We are looking for a high performing early career professional within brand management for an international exchange program at The Absolut Company.Initially you will have a position within brand management, based at our headquarters in Stockholm for 12-18 months.You will thereafter enter a new position within the Group, based in southern Europe for 18-24 months.You will participate in marketing related courses and seminars.You will gain experience of working with strong brands and international marketing.All in all, a great opportunity to build on your career.You will be responsible for: - Analyzing brand performance, competition and markets through panels, consumer insights and brand awareness studies, etc.- Defining the vision, objectives and strategy of the brand.- Recommending and executing the brand plan, and for translating the brand plan on all elements of the marketing mix, including implementation of advertising and promotional activities for development of the brand.- Initiating and participating in product and packaging development projects according to brand strategy.- Proposing and implementing merchandising activities together with Merchandising.Department, trade marketing activities in association with Key Account Managers and managing and communicating information to the Sales Force.Required profile: - University degree.- Approximately 3-4 years experience from working with brand management within FMCG.- Preferably experience from working in an international/Nordic environment.- Fluent in English.You are passionate about brands and have a great commitment to excellence.You have excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong analytical ability and mindset.Pro-activity, creativity and initiative are important qualities.How to apply: You apply by following the link below which takes you to a registration site where you fill in your contact details and attach your CV and covering letter in English.We would like to have your application as soon as possible, no later than Wednesday the 26th of May. http://www.academicsearch.se/internet/apforms.nsf/ApplicationEn?openform&taskid=ASID855J6Q&advertid=ASID855J9W