Assistant Brand Manager

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader in their products and sector and be involved in the full marketing mix. The portfolio has grown strongly in the past 5 years and they are looking for someone to grow categories.

Client Details

My client is a leading name within the food consumer space, with HQ in London.

Description

• Contribute to the delivery of the company's vision and business plan and input into the development and execution of the annual marketing plans.
• Own key innovation projects, working with production to manage process from concept to launch.
• Develop and step-change optimum consumer communication plans to deliver both marketing and business objectives, exploring new and different ways to connect with our target consumer.
• Lead all 360 market activation to support brand plans e.g. Shopper, PR, Digital & Social.
• Establish consumer & customer insights and make sound strategic recommendations
• Develop compelling stories for growing the brand in existing categories
• Support Marketing Manager in development of a future vision for brand in the UK

Profile

• A passionate brand advocate with a natural affinity for brands and how they connect with consumers
• Proven success in brand management in a branded FMCG company
• A passion for food combined with a natural curiosity for consumers & new products
• Able to work with ambiguity and be flexibly minded and offer innovative solutions
• A self starter, able to work alone and in a team
• Dynamic with ability to inspire others
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Analytical, inquisitive and innovative
• Persuasive, determined & makes things happen
• Understanding of the UK multiple grocery channels and their associated trading issues

Job Offer

• Competitive salary, up to £35,000
• Health care single cover
• Company pension 6% employer contribution (Salary exchange)
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• 4 x Death in Service
• Wellbeing - Free eye tests and £90 towards glasses, Flu Jabs, Wellbeing tests
• Must be able to go into the office 5 days a week