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Ben & Jerry's US Associate Communication Manager Job at Unilever Brazil in South

Unilever Brazil, South Burlington, VT, United States, 05403

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Job Title: Ben & Jerry's Associate Communications Manager

Location: South Burlington, VT

Terms & Conditions: Full Time

If you want to work for a global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023, come join Unilever Ice Cream! The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brand equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

As an Ice Cream company, we are committed to developing and nurturing talent as we build our diverse and inclusive culture. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organization. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company.

About Ben & Jerry’s

Founded in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont by childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Unilever since 2000. With an independent Board of Directors, Ben & Jerry’s advances its social mission while maintaining brand integrity. As one of Unilever’s iconic brands, with annual turnover exceeding €1 Billion, Ben & Jerry’s aims to double its business and expand its global impact.

Ben & Jerry’s 3-Part Mission:

Social mission: We initiate innovative ways to improve the quality of life locally, nationally, and internationally specifically on Climate Justice and Social Justice, Racial Justice, and Economic Justice.

Product mission: We make and distribute the finest quality natural ice cream and euphoric concoctions.

Economic mission: We operate our Company for sustainable, profitable financial growth.

JOB PURPOSE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communications

  1. Partner with and support the Integrated Marketing team to develop communication strategies for our product mission.
  2. Partner with and support the Activism and Integrated Marketing teams to develop communications strategies to drive impact on the social movements Ben & Jerry’s supports.
  3. Support national company events as necessary in the field working with internal team and agencies.
  4. Build relationships with internal and external audiences including media, franchisees, and key partners.

PR/Earned Media

  1. Manage, plan, and oversee PR execution of multi-faceted programs primarily focused in the US.
  2. Support the dynamic integrated marketing activities and social media events model.
  3. Manage press relations including preparation of news releases and feature articles.
  4. Develop story ideas for new initiatives and product lines.
  5. Manage PR Department annual operational budget and expenses.
  6. Support Retail Operations to create and set PR goals.
  7. Create ways of working for public relations/communications to better support integrated marketing.

Influencer

  1. Lead and manage the development of Ben & Jerry’s US influencer engagement strategy.
  2. Develop and maintain relationships with US influencers relevant to B&J brand.
  3. Lead and manage media/influencer/content creator visits to Vermont.
  4. Work with the US Digital Marketing Manager to manage content creator partnerships.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. BA or BS degree in related field.
  2. 5+ years of Manager level experience in communications and/or public relations.
  3. Ability to build excellent relationships within the media.
  4. High level organizational and time management skills.
  5. A team player attitude with strong influencing skills.
  6. Solid knowledge of social media platforms.
  7. Strong public speaking abilities.
  8. Ability to represent our brand energetically and knowledgeably.

LEADERSHIP: Passions for High Performance & Personal Mastery

Pay: The pay range for this position is $83,200 to $124,700. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan.

Unilever is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future for our diverse employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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