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Job Req ID:  2631
Business:  Masterpet
Location: 

Auckland, AUK, NZ, 0622

Employment Type:  Permanent Full Time

Senior Brand Manager - Vitapet

  • Lead the VitaPet brand across New Zealand
  • Help shape the growth strategy for Chunky in the pet care market
  • Senior FMCG brand role across strategy, innovation and activation

 

The Opportunity

Masterpet is seeking a commercially minded Senior Brand Manager to join our New Zealand marketing team and work across two recognised pet care brands: VitaPet and Chunky.

 

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you will lead the VitaPet brand plan for New Zealand and help shape Chunky’s growth strategy, bringing brand thinking to life across innovation, portfolio management, communications, activation and commercial planning.

 

Working with cross-functional teams and external partners, you will help shape the innovation pipeline, support brand growth and connect with pet owners across New Zealand.

 

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to work in a highly engaging FMCG category, where pets are at the centre of what we do.

 

What You Will Do:

  • Lead and deliver the VitaPet brand plan for New Zealand, while supporting the growth strategy for Chunky.
  • Use data, category insights and consumer trends to inform innovation and portfolio planning.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to deliver brand initiatives aligned to commercial priorities.
  • Deliver communications and activation plans for VitaPet and Chunky across New Zealand.
  • Contribute to key business processes, including NPD Stage Gates, Integrated Business Planning and Commercial Planning.

 

What We Are Looking For:

  • Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications or a related discipline.
  • Brand marketing experience in FMCG, with grocery channel experience preferred.
  • Commercial acumen, including confidence working with P&L, category dynamics and performance insights.
  • Clear communication, presentation and relationship-building skills across internal teams and external partners.
  • Able to work through ambiguity, manage competing priorities and keep work moving.
  • A proactive, collaborative approach and a focus on delivering quality work.

 

Benefits

This is a unique opportunity to work in a company where you are valued, given the recognition you deserve and suitably rewarded for your hard work.

 

Other benefits include:

  • Pet-friendly work environment in Takapuna – bring your dog into the office.
  • Employee Share Plan - Build long-term wealth with our ASX/NZX shared equity program.
  • Company Paid Parental Leave - Supporting your family with paid leave options.
  • Health Insurance Discounts - Enjoy reduced corporate rates on private health cover.
  • Hental Health Wellbeing – Free, confidential support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Staff Awards & Referrals – Be recognised via our peer rewards and cash referral bonuses.
  • And More!

 

EBOS Group is committed to developing and creating an inclusive workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion.  We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities and cultures.

 

Our commitment to inclusivity extends to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations due to disability, please inform us by reaching out to HR@ebosgroup.com. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.

 

About Us

Masterpet is a brand-led business united by one simple belief: life is better with a pet, but they cannot care for themselves, and that is why we exist. We help pet owners be the best they can be in caring for their pets through our portfolio of brands, including VitaPet, Black Hawk, Trouble & Trix and Yours Droolly.

 

Masterpet is a division of Animal Care and part of EBOS Group. With almost 5,700 employees across 133 locations in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia, EBOS Group is the largest and most diversified Australasian marketer, wholesaler and distributor of healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical products. It is also a leading marketer and distributor of recognised animal care brands.

 

EBOS Group is publicly listed on the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges.

 

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, click 'Apply' to submit your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Important Application Information:

  • Right to Work: Candidates must possess full, unrestricted working rights in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
  • Background Screening: The preferred candidate will be required to undergo standard pre-employment checks prior to an offer of employment.
  • Recruitment Agencies: No agency assistance is required for this vacancy.

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