BRAND MANAGER - BIRELL

Are you a passionate marketer with interest in new categories? Would you like to personally influence development of young and very dynamic category? Would you like to locally lead and develop communication, product innovations, and activations, which are really influencing consumer behavior? Then, we are looking for you! 

Birell is n.1 brand in non- alcoholic unflavored beer and strong n.2 in non - alcoholic flavored beer in Slovakia. Such a brand requires open-minded, innovative and passionate marketer!    

 
As a Brand Manager, you will co-create long-term vision for the brand and be responsible for turning it into an actionable plan. You are an owner of multiply brand activities, including product innovations and its launch to the market and ensuring they are in line with the brand strategy.  You inspire and motivate agencies to give their maximum while maintaining a good relationship and inspire great collaboration cross-functionally across the company.  

Your main point of contact during the recruitment process will be me, Andrej, and you will also meet the Brand Team Manager, Honza.  

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!  

What will you be working on? 

• Active involvement on creation and delivery of Birell annual integrated commercial plan. 

• Lead activities development and oversee execution in all consumer and trade touchpoints above market and category standards.   

• Understanding the business context and situation in non-alcoholic beverages segment. 

• Stakeholders management on different levels – ability to handle negotiations and buy-in across the company. 

• Actively participate in cross-functional projects beyond brand marketing. 

• Agency management with all brand agencies – ensuring highest quality of outcomes, while maintaining good and productive relationship. 

• Lead and develop one talent. 

• Budget responsibility. 

What would I need to find in your resume? 

• University degree. 

• Success record in marketing proven on multiple brands. 

• Experience with operational marketing in its full scope and complexity (brand development, high reach media, online, PR, sponsorship, trade activations). 

• Strong stakeholder management. 

• Finance and business acumen.   

• Fluent English and Slovak.   

• Active driver. 

• Open-minded and curious personality. 

What will give you extra points? 

• Creative, goal-oriented and talkative person. 

• Experience with product innovations. 

• Trade marketing experience. 

What benefits will make you happy? 

• Becoming part of a great team of first-class marketers with a unique marketing mindset and international experience  

• 5 weeks of annual leave + an additional 2 days for recovery.  

• Company car also for private use.  

• 2 paid days per year for volunteering activities.  

• Tailored home office – 50:50 rule with the option for individual adjustment.  

• Flexible and reduced working hours – work 7.5 hours per day.  

• Annual bonus.  

• Pension contribution – up to € 540 per year towards your supplementary pension savings.  

• Cafeteria benefits system – choose from a wide range of options (health, sports, culture, travel, and more).  

• Lyra Wellbeing Assistance Program – support in unexpected life situations (legal, financial, psychological, health, and personal wellbeing).  

• Support for mothers and fathers returning early from parental leave.  

• Comprehensive learning and development system, including contributions for language courses.  

• Friendly, informal, and open atmosphere. At Prazdroj, we follow an "open door culture."  

• Shortly after joining, you’ll find you won’t have to figure things out alone – your colleagues will be there for you!