Junior Global Brand Manager

Julius Meinl is a 5th-generation family business and one of the world’s oldest and most iconic coffee brands. Around 160 years ago, Julius Meinl revolutionized the coffee industry by inventing the modern roasting process – a breakthrough that gives our coffee its unmistakable taste. With our roots in Vienna, where we continue to roast today, we are proud ambassadors of Viennese coffeehouse culture. Over the decades, we have grown into a global premium brand, expanding to over 70 countries and establishing a state-of-the-art roasting plant in Italy.

While grounded in tradition, we embrace the modern business expertise needed to drive international success. Julius Meinl thinks in generations. A strong team, guided by shared values and high-quality standards, forms the foundation of everything we do – from sustainability to innovation and global expansion. And with Vienna repeatedly ranked one of the world’s most liveable cities, our brand continues to connect people – in coffeehouses, homes, and offices – all around the world. The Junior Global Brand Manager is responsible for executing our brand strategy in various brand initiatives in different fields.

This role combines strategic insight with operational execution, with a core focus on optimally positioning our brand across HoReCa and Retail channels. You will focus working on major branding projects, communication initiatives, POS executions, and Social Media Management. The role will support the Global Head of Brand in planning and executing branding projects as well as new campaigning initiatives to increase brand relevance, and increase market penetration. You will also be supporting the development, execution, and optimization of our social media presence and for the activation of our brand at the point of sale. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support on brand design work and branding initiativesFacilitate & coordinate new campaign initiatives and broader brand-building effortsDrive POS item development, supporting customer engagement and brand relevanceContribute to the development of strategic partnerships, from brand ambassadors to influencers to global partner marketing activitiesCollect the inputs and needs from the Global Sustainability team, ensuring the sustainability communication in its remitSupport real-time brand & asset management platform governanceSupport managing the “always-on” social media presence across Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube, from concept to deliveryEnsure consistent brand voice across all brand channelsPartner with global and local teams and external partners (agencies, suppliers etc) to align and implement strategies effectivelyConduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and proactively propose relevant ideasMonitor key brand KPIs, provide comprehensive reports, and recommend improvements.

YOUR PROFILE: Minimum Bachelor Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field, or preferably Master DegreeIdeally two years of experience in brand management in FMCG, or marketing agency with focus on design, branding, creative and aesthetic workProficiency in English and German; additional languages are an assetStrong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration skills, creativity and strong eye for aesthetics, can-do attitude, proactive working style% business travel– the role will require regular market visits in various countriesWHY JOIN US?Building a Global Heritage Brand:

Contribute directly to our brand’s legacy & join us in making Julius Meinl the #1 premium HoReCa coffee partner and a leading retail brand. You will support the team in delivering our brand story to the consumer and in identifying new consumers. Creative Impact & Responsibility: Shape our brand's voice and presence, support major branding projects, managing campaigns from ideation through to execution and driving measurable results, such as increased brand engagement & consistency. Global, Entrepreneurial Setting: Gain valuable experience across diverse markets, working on a global heritage brand. You’ll help adapting communication to different cultures, consumer behaviours, and market trends.

Innovative, Dynamic Industry: The FMCG sector is fast-paced and filled with exciting trends. You’ll work at the forefront of consumer marketing and develop new ideas for Julius Meinl. Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative, empowering and inspiring team environment. This role is ideal if you thrive in settings where creativity, initiative, empathy and autonomy are valued. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product development, procurement, country teams, and agencies, experiencing multiple facets of the business and building valuable cross-functional skills. OUR OFFER:

At Julius Meinl, Together We Grow is more than a phrase – it’s how we work, lead, and connect. We believe in a culture where people take ownership, collaborate across teams, and go the extra mile. We call this the Meinlverse – the cultural and emotional universe of our brand. It’s a place where people grow, contribute, connect, and feel a strong sense of ownership. Those who bring initiative, purpose, and creativity will find space to shape something meaningful here. Beyond the meaningful moments, we offer:

Collaboration with colleagues from 40+ different nations in a family-owned well-established businessProfessional and personal development opportunities #TogetherWeGrowBarista trainings in our in-house coffee academyCompany laptop and phoneFlexible working hours and option on home officeGood public accessibilityCompany parking lotEmployee discount on our productsAnd of course, coffee and tea all day longHAVE WE SPARKED YOUR INTEREST?If you would like to be part of our team, we look forward to receiving your application here on LinkedIn or please send your CV to joinus@meinl. groupWe value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas, and seizing opportunities.

This job advertisement is aimed at all people equally – regardless of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or origin. For legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position in Austria, which is € 2. 471 gross per month (full time). However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore above the stated minimum salary.