Brand Manager

Role overview

Tegel Foods Ltd is seeking a Brand Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Auckland, New Zealand. This is a chance to join a high-performing marketing team and help steer a well-known New Zealand brand through its next stage of growth and innovation. The role focuses on the frozen poultry portfolio, including new product launches and category expansion across important export markets.

The position suits someone who enjoys a fast-moving environment, can turn insights into practical action, and is motivated by building products and initiatives that deliver both commercial results and stronger consumer engagement.

What you will do

In this role, you will own a key portfolio and help shape its long-term direction. You will create and deliver growth plans, lead innovation work, prepare media briefs, and work closely with Sales, Planning, RND, and outside partners to execute brand and category initiatives.

You will also analyse performance, identify opportunities to grow the business, and manage new product development projects from early concept stages through launch and post-launch review.

Responsibilities

• Use market and performance analysis to guide brand and category improvement initiatives.
• Design and roll out category strategies that support steady growth for both Tegel and its retail partners.
• Oversee category portfolios to reinforce Tegel’s position in major strategic export markets.
• Run end-to-end new product development work, from concept creation to launch and after-launch assessment.
• Develop strong working relationships and gain alignment from internal teams and external customers.
• Work with the Sales team to help achieve financial and commercial objectives.
• Contribute to trade and consumer marketing communications that are engaging and effective.

About you

To do well in this role, you should combine commercial judgement, creativity, and strong project coordination skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in FMCG marketing and be comfortable managing several priorities at once.

Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, or a closely related field.
• 2 to 3 years of FMCG marketing experience in a Brand Manager or Assistant Brand Manager position.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects and delivering new product development outcomes.
• Strong analytical ability, including confidence working with IRI data to support decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in the Australian market is an advantage, though not mandatory.

Why join Tegel

Tegel says its people are central to its success and aims to provide a workplace where employees can grow, contribute, and thrive.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive pay package plus carpark.
• Learning and development opportunities, along with KiwiSaver contributions of up to 4%.
• Staff discounts on products.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a leading New Zealand brand.

Additional information

Applications are reviewed as they come in, so early submission is encouraged. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract based onsite in Auckland.