Junior Brand Manager

Irca Group irca.eu Open · verified Aug 21, 2026

On-site Heerhugowaard Full-time Junior Brand Marketing

Entry-level Brand Marketing role at Irca Group. Heerhugowaard · full-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll shape product marketing propositions and build the content and tools behind them
You'll run campaigns, trade marketing, sales materials, product training, and event support
You'll gather customer input, track campaign results, and identify ways to improve relevance
You'll coordinate development work, product concepts, business cases, and launch plans

What you bring

A bachelor's degree in marketing or a related subject
Experience in a similar role, preferably with a B2B company
Skills in marketing communication, content, digital marketing, and project management
Fluent Dutch and English, plus confidence using MS Office
Initiative, ownership, coordination, and strong communication and presentation skills

Who this fits

This role suits a junior marketer with a hands-on, curious mindset who can manage multiple projects and connect strategy, product development, commercial teams, and execution. You'll work onsite in Heerhugowaard, full time, 40 hours from Monday to Friday. Fluent Dutch and English are required, and the role includes international projects and collaboration with colleagues worldwide.

From the employer

Who we are: IRCA Group, an Advent portfolio company, was founded in Italy in 1919, and it is a leading international B2B provider of high-quality semi-finished ingredients such as chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, nuts and pistachios, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other essential solutions for industrial clients or other independent artisanal producers.With more than 2.400 employees, 22 production facilities worldwide, and €1.3 billion in revenues, IRCA Group has a solid track record of growth and international expansion.
Dobla, the brand associated with this position, is one of four premium brands in IRCA Group’s Signature Collection, specializing in high-quality chocolate decorations. Through innovation, craftsmanship, and a strong customer focus, Dobla helps chefs worldwide create exceptional indulgent experiences.

What do we offer:

An international and inclusive environment, with opportunities to work on global projects and collaborate with colleagues worldwide
Career growth opportunities, including possibilities abroad
Free company parking
Company laptop
Company phone

The role:

The Junior Brand Manager will support category growth through the successful launch and commercialization of Dobla products, innovations and customer solutions, ensuring strong customer relevance and commercial impact. Act as the key link between category strategy, portfolio development, commercial teams and marketing execution, while creating synergies across The Signature Collection brands.

What will you do:

Product Marketing: develop product marketing concepts and propositions, create marketing content and tools;
Communication: manage campaigns, prepare trade marketing, develop sales support content & materials, product training tools and trainings; support customer visits & events, trade fairs etc;
Customer & Market Support: support collection of customer feedback, monitor campaign performance, support analyses, identify opportunities to strengthen customer relevance
Product Development Support: development projects; coordinate project activities, support the preparation of product concepts, business cases and launch plans.
Support synergy within and from the team: Category Manager: Category Strategy & Growth, Portfolio Manager: Portfolio Development & Lifecycle

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field.
Professional Skills/Experience: +2 years in a similar role, preferably in B2B companies. Marketing Communication, Content Development, Digital Marketing, Project management
Language Skills: Fluent Dutch and English
Computer Skills: MS Office
Behavioral Requirements: Pro-active, initiative & ownership, Can-Do hands-on mentality, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Attitude for continuous learning / curiosity, Communication & presentation skills, Coordination skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously

Details:

Location: Heerhugowaard
Working hours: Full time, 40h/week, from Monday to Friday

Working / Environmental Conditions:

The IRCA Group Code of Etichs outlines our policy on human and labour rights. Six sites in Italy have achieved ISO 45001 certification for health and safety. Globally, 20 IRCA Group plants have undertaken a SEDEX self-assessment (low-risk), and all IRCA Sweet sites have undergone SMETA four-pillar audits, covering labour, health & safety, environmental assessment and business ethics. In Vietnam, our plant is SA8000-certified. Currently, 10 sites have ISO 14001 which covers environmental management.

IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, valuing different perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth and career opportunities locally and internationally. With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. If you are looking for stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company, IRCA is the right place.

We welcome applications from candidates of all genders, backgrounds, identities, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that our hiring process complies with the highest standards of non-discrimination and inclusivity. IRCA Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves, reach their full potential, and feel a true sense of belonging. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone can thrive.