Brand Manager Intern - Cough

Job Title: Brand Activation Intern Cough

About us

At Opella, we are on an exciting journey to create an agile, consumer-centric, and responsive organization. Our ambition is to become the best Fast Moving Consumer Health company in and for the world. As part of the Opella team, you will have the opportunity to thrive, grow, and enjoy your work while making a direct impact on top brands like Allevia®, Dulcolax®, and Buscopan®. If you are passionate about enhancing their online presence and motivated by seeing the direct impact of your work, this role is for you! 

About the Opportunity 

The role of Iberia Brand Activation Intern for the Cough category is part of the Western Europe Brand team, focusing on the well-known and beloved brands Bisolvon and Mucosolvan/Mucosan in Portugal and Spain. We offer a fixed-term contract for one year, with the position based in Portugal. 

We are looking for a consumer-oriented, performance-driven, communicative, and analytical candidates who are passionate about consumer healthcare. It provides an opportunity to contribute to short- and mid-term executional excellence, helping Opella become the leading Fast Moving Consumer Healthcare company in and for the world. 

The position involves working in a dynamic and international team, closely collaborating with the Brand Manager for Iberia and the Western Europe Zone team, as well as colleagues from key local functions: Sales, Media, Shopper, Performance, Innovation, Medical, Regulatory, and Supply. 

Key responsibilities

1/ Support developing & implementing consumer campaigns

• Support in the development of creativities (TV, Digital etc.) & promotional materials (Project management: retro timing, briefing, rounds of feedbacks) 

• Support in external events 

• Supervision (download, changes, approval) of promotional materials in local and Health Authorities systems 

2/ Tracking & Analysis 

• Tracking & Analysis of the market & competition 

• Tracking & Analysis of the media plans 

• Tracking and analysis of promotional actions 

• Support in operational tasks 

3/ Participation in sales meetings 

• Define key messages, create presentations, and be able to present during the meeting 

4/ Build Transversal and External Relationships

• Build working relationships with key local stakeholders and agencies developing a strong knowledge of market and business needs and ensuring clarity in communication 

Essential requirements: 

• Education: 

Business School or Bac - Ideally with focus on Marketing 

• Languages:

Fluent in Portuguese and English, Spanish is an advantage  

• Professional Experience and specific knowledge:

​Good level of MS Office applications (Excel, PPT essential) 

Previous experience as an intern in FMCG / OTC company is a plus

• Expected Professional competencies & Personal skills:

Proactivity and excellence in the work delivered 

Result orientation and problem-solving 

Analytical thinking 

Project management (be able to organize & follow up projects) 

Ability to adapt quickly to changing strategies and priorities 

Communication skills 

What Opella can offer you

Being a key member in the implementation of our Brand strategy in Iberia in cooperation with a brilliant team and in a leading consumer health company.