Assistant Brand Manager

Assistant Brand Manager –Stuart Alexander & Co

Location: Pyrmont, NSW

Employment Type: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract 

About Us

At the Stuart Alexander &Co, we are one of Australia’s largest privately-owned FMCG companies, importing, marketing, and distributing premium brands including Chupa Chups,Mentos, Tabasco, Biscoff, Hershey’s & Monin.We are passionate about building long-term brand equity and delivering exceptional value to our customers. Everything we do is grounded in a strong set of values that encourage bold thinking, accountability, collaboration, clear communication, and genuine care – for our people, our partners, and our brands.

The Role

As Assistant Brand Manager, you will play a key support role within the Marketing team, helping to drive brand performance across all channels and customers. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you will balance brand partner coordination, reporting, artwork and compliance management, and new product development support — while also contributing to the delivery of commercial brand plans. You will work closely with the Marketing Manager, Shopper team, Sales, Supply Chain and external brand partners to ensure our brands are executed seamlessly in market and set up for growth.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Planning & Execution:

• Support the development and execution of 1–2 year brand plans in line with commercial objectives

• Coordinate BTL marketing artwork with Shopper Marketing and manage approval workflows across internal teams and brand partners

• Manage customer queries and product-related feedback in collaboration with Customer Service and brand partners

Brand Partner Reporting & Administration:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports, tracking IMS, shipments and performance against forecast

• Support internal review meetings with clear, data-driven insights

• Manage share cost invoicing and related administrative processes

• Respond to ad hoc brand partner requests and maintain strong day-to-day communication

New Product Development

• Coordinate NPD processes from approval through to launch, including documentation, tracker updates and system set-up

• Prepare and present gate documents for monthly NPD meetings (post sign-off from Marketing Manager)

• Liaise with regulatory agencies and brand partners to ensure packaging, regulatory and barcode approvals are secured, ensuring product compliance

• Ensure new products are correctly loaded into internal systems and SKU library prior to launch

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a proactive, commercially minded marketing professional who enjoys being across the detail while keeping the bigger picture in mind.

• 1–2 years’ experience in a marketing role, ideally within FMCG

• Exposure to brand management, trade marketing, or product development

• Strong analytical mindset and confidence working with data and performance reporting

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Collaborative team player who can also work autonomously

• Eager to learn, grow and build a long-term career within a fast-paced FMCG business

Why Join Us?

At the Stuart Alexander & Co, we believe work should be as enjoyable as it is rewarding. We foster a positive and supportive workplace culture that celebrates both individual contributions and team success.

• Hybrid work options (Tuesdays & Fridays WFH)

• Vibrant Pyrmont location close to cafes, transport & the harbour

• Career development opportunities across a growing business

• Regular team events, training sessions & social initiatives

• Work with iconic global brands in a colourful, fast-paced industry

How To Apply

If you’re excited to build your career in brand management and contribute to a portfolio of globally recognised FMCG brands, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.