FMCG Assistant Brand Manager / ABM

Our client is a leading food manufacturer offering excellent career progression and job satisfaction. They are currently looking for an Assistant Brand Manager to be based at their London office.

This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the full marketing mix, and they are looking for an ABM to grow rapidly as part of a close-knit and supportive team with an autonomous working environment. You will be helping to create and implement the marketing strategy and deliver against ambitious growth opportunities.

The successful candidate will further support the Marketing Manager in the planning and delivery of the annual Marketing and Brand strategies for the brand. You will have the chance to support across a wide range of activities, including full mix communications, as well as NPD.

Assistant Brand Manager Detailed Job Description

This role will suit someone who enjoys taking responsibility and ownership and is looking for an opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment where they can really make a difference. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the successful candidate will be part of a progressive marketing team and collaborate enthusiastically with multi-functional stakeholders.

Brand Manager Main tasks and responsibilities:

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

Brand Manager Candidate profile:

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

Brand Manager Company Package:

1. Market Leader in their products and sector.
2. Competitive salary.
3. Health care single cover.
4. Company pension 6% employer contribution (Salary exchange).
5. 25 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays.
6. Company sick pay.
7. 4 x Death in Service.
8. Wellbeing - Free eye tests and £90 towards glasses, Flu Jabs, Wellbeing tests.

If you would like to apply for this role, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV to Kate Evans as soon as possible quoting reference GP285.