Life tastes better with ice creamWith 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.
We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
ABOUT Ben & Jerry’sBen & Jerry’s was founded in 1978 in a renovated gas station in Burlington Vermont, USA by childhood friends & dedicated activists Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. They took a $5 correspondence course in ice cream making from Penn State University and with a $12,000 investment ($4,000 was borrowed), they began their business making the finest quality ice cream with big chunks and swirls. They operated the company on a sustainable concept of linked prosperity and a 3-part mission where product, economic and social objectives carried equal importance.
Today, Ben & Jerry’s is a €1Bn business serving our fans all over the world. Nordics is one of the largest clusters in EU and has an important role in shaping B&J’s European strategy.
Ben & Jerry’s and our delicious ice cream Pints have long been established as the perfect partner for your sofa night with your favorite film. We have a huge ambition to drive the growth of the brand all whilst continuing to drive our Three Part Mission to achieve positive social impact through our business.
THE ROLEAs Ben & Jerry’s Nordic Brand Manager Portfolio & Innovation Lead, your true purpose is to bring the best possible ice cream, made in the best possible way, to Ben & Jerry’s fans across the Nordic region.
You will help shape the future of our Nordic portfolio: from the much-loved pints packed with chunks and swirls, to the innovations that can make even more people fall in love with Ben & Jerry’s. You’ll use insights, performance data and a good scoop of commercial understanding to find growth opportunities, improve the portfolio and make sure we keep delivering for the business, the brand and our Three-Part Mission — product, economic and social.
This is a role for someone who has a strong business acumen and a strategic mind but at the same time stays close to the real world: our fans, our customers, our teams and our values. You’ll bring people with you across markets, functions, regional and global teams, turning ideas into action with clarity, collaboration and a little bit of Ben & Jerry’s magic.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
You would have responsibility to lead and deliver Ben and Jerry’s three-part mission (Economic, Product, Social) through your innovation projects and your strategic as well as day-to-day management of the portfolio. The role involves:
- Build brand plans based on market insights, consumer and shopper trends, NRM principles, channel insights, and competitor understanding.
- Day-to-day product portfolio management, including monitoring/reporting of in-market performance.
- Continuous optimization of Nordic product portfolio based on in-market performance.
- End-to-end project leader for innovation launches, building business cases and driving projects through Investor Board Process working closely with B&J’s EU team & customer development teams. Ownership of P&L and timeline for your projects, ensuring on time in full delivery of all key milestones.
- POS visibility custodian for B&J’s – liaising with the Marketing activation managers across Nordics and B&J EU’s & Global teams on designs and guidelines for POS and other assets.
- Artwork Champion for B&J’s Nordics, managing the artwork approval process for the local team in conjunction with the B&J’s European development team.
- Analyze the market, consumer and shopper trends & competitor understanding. Monitor and review effectiveness of innovation and renovation program to inform future plans and long term strategy.
- Engage in continuous cross-functional stakeholder management across the Nordics, establish a close partnership with fellow team members, not only in B&J’s Nordic & EU teams, but also with B&J’s Global digital & media teams based in Vermont, US.
We’re Looking For Someone Who
- * Has approximately 5+ years of experience in Brand Management, Category Management, Commercial Strategy, or similar business-driving role
- Entrepreneurial spirit and can-do attitude – someone who thrives in a team environment by leading and participating in cross-functional projects.
- Combines strong end-to-end strategic thinking with a hands-on execution mindset and a proven ability to deliver and take ownership of results
- Is highly analytical and comfortable working with large and complex data to identify opportunities, solve business challenges and influence decision-making
- Has experience leveraging NRM principles, financial analysis and performance tracking to drive profitable growth
- Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organization
What You'll GetAlongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes
- Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
- Flexible ways of working
- Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
- Time off to rest and recharge
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Why join us?This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.
Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.
If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
Additional InformationThe Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
