Food & Beverage Licensing Manager

. : About Chupa Chups - A Perfetti van Melle Company : Perfetti van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Employing over 17.000 people and operating 37 companies throughout the world, Perfetti van Melle has a true global reach: it is present in the Asia Pacific Region, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas.

Our brands convey the passion we have for our products. We continuously explore new ways of doing things and innovative ideas that will inspire and delight our consumers worldwide. Our brands Chupa Chups, Smint or Mentos gratify, refresh, inspire consumers of all ages around the globe.

What you will do : We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Food & Beverage Licensing Manager to join our Licensing team in Barcelona (Sant Esteve de Sesrovires).

• Market research, sector analysis, consumer panel, competitor analysis, attendance at trade shows, etc. for the assigned categories and markets.
• Develop internal licensing sales materials and other licensee acquisition tools.
• Negotiate licensing contract.
• Product development.
• Commercial follow-up of the license.

Bachelor’s degree required (Economics, Advertising and Public Relations, Marketing or similar).

Excellent English; both spoken and written.

5 years of previous professional experience as Product Development in the FMCG sector.

It is highly valued if you have already worked in the field of Licensing.

Problem-solving mentality

Strong analytical skills, versatile, creative and innovative profile.

Profile with commercial skills.

Own vehicle

Availability to travel abroad.

What you’ll find when working at Chupa Chups - Perfetti van Melle :

• Work in a dynamic environment and young team.
• Work with some of the biggest brands in Confectionery world, and also with the most passionate people.
• The opportunity to develop yourself in the FMCG industry within the most iconic lollipops brand around the globe.
• Hybrid remote working model.
• Half-day Fridays!
• Group e-learning platform.

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• We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of diversity (gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression). We strive to be a more equal opportunity workplace._