Assistant Brand Manager - Denmark/Sweden

JOB TITLE: Assistant Brand Manager – Denmark and Sweden

LOCATION: Denmark or Sweden

HOURS: Full-time, 37 hours per week

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are excited for be hiring an Assistant Brand Manager based in Denmark or Sweden. In this role, you will support the local brand development and activation and contribute to ensuring impactful brand performance in your markets, with a specific focus on supporting the overall commercial agenda across the DK/SE region as part of STG’s ambitious growth goals. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with the sales, sales ops and global brand teams, reporting directly to the Marketing Manager – Northern Europe

WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

• Supporting the Senior Brand Manager in leading the category, brand, and commercial strategy for STG DK/SE’s commercial agenda.

• Assisting with proactive portfolio & pricing management for both core and NPD based on market trends, gap analysis, and innovation opportunities.

• Execution of channel-specific growth strategies for the category.

• Assisting in the planning, management, and implementation of brand activation and sales cycle measures.

• Collaborating on the preparation and coordination of yearly business plans, aligning with cross-functional teams.

• Supporting the cross-portfolio implementation of trade activation concepts and communications

• Conducting analyses of market, competitors, and consumer behaviour to inform recommended strategies.

• Contributing to budget planning and cost control.

• Coordinating with external agencies and service providers.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WILL BE REQUIRED?

• 2+ years of experience in a marketing or assistant brand management role, local activation experience preferred.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience assisting in the execution of activation campaigns across various touchpoints.

• A collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally with global and local teams.

• Strong analytical skills to track brand performance and contribute to business goals in a dynamic environment.

• Proactive and detail-oriented, with a passion for learning and growing within the brand management field.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in English & local language.

• Degree in marketing, business, or a related field.

WHAT IS ON OFFER?
As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package. Our benefits differ across regions; our recruiting team will be able to give more details.

OUR HIRING PROCESS
Before we enter a hiring process, your job application will be reviewed by a member of our recruiting team. Your application will be reviewed in line with the hiring competencies we have for the role you have applied for. If your experience aligns with the requirements, you will enter our hiring process which will consist of the following:

1. Recruiter Screen

2. Hiring Manager Interview

3. Behavioural Assessment

4. Leadership Interview

ABOUT SCANDINAVIAN TOBACCO GROUP
At Scandinavian Tobacco Group, we always encourage you to craft the career that makes you more. We have a rich heritage that dates back 250 years and have been operating as a Scandinavian Tobacco Group since 1961. We operate in over 100 countries, employing over 10,000 people. We offer a diverse portfolio of iconic brands ranging from Signature, Cohiba, Macanudo, CAO, Partagas, and most recently branched into smokeless tobacco through our recent acquisition of XQS. We are on a mission to focus on sustainability and minimizing our environmental footprint. We are committed to creating a culture that allows us to blend our strengths, to go far it takes a winning team, and this is why we pride ourselves on sharing our skills, knowledge, and expertise to push each other forward.

Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.