Brand Manager

Job Description

My client, a well-known brand operating in the FMCG space, based within the fantastic surroundings of the home counties is looking for an exceptional Brand Manager. Ideally, you will have come from an FMCG or food background.Are you a talented Brand Manager, passionate about growing brands and with strong project leadership experience in the consumer goods industryAre you looking to continue developing in your career in a dynamic FMCG company with lots of scope for personaland professional growth If so we would like to hear from you.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Marketing Team at one of the leading global food manufacturers. You will be responsible for planning and executing the brand strategy. Reporting to Marketing Manager you will be responsible for directing and coordinating strategic marketing activities, being in the centre of an ample transformational process for these 3 global brands.The role will require advanced digital knowledge like SEO implementation, PPC, website analytics, social media management, as well as capabilities to coordinate the development/ customization of digital creative assets.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide strategic and tactical coordination with advertising, media and digital agencies, website, culinary, graphics, legal, market research, production, sales and finance Manage P&L of condiments brands Manage product life-cycle including SKU rationalization, new product business case development, and commercial strategy and implementation. Recommends product and channel pricing strategy, develops and maintains pricing and price promotion parameters, Responsible for recommendations relating to consumer and trade promotion developmentand forecasting, competitive analysis, trade, customer and consumer communications. Analyse market data and trends identifying market opportunities and threats, brand strengths and weaknesses, providing timely and accurate reports Work with Demand Analyst and National Account Managers to ensure that appropriate analysis is conducted, agreement is reached, and forecasts are updated to the company financial period/timetable. Develop strong NPD plans that will drive profitable growth for the brand. Recommends and delivers business presentations to partners, customers or senior leadership. Exercises discretion regarding strategic recommendations, data and sources, analytic conclusions, and financial recommendations.CANDIDATE PROFILE BA in Marketing or related discipline. Proven experience in working on the Brand Manager position in the consumer goods industry. Demonstrated relevant skills and results in consumer-packaged goods marketing or closely related field. Expertise in syndicated databases, market research, business and brand planning, advertising, finance, promotional activities and consumer communications. Strong project leadership experience with ability to manage multiple projects. Sound understanding of concepts, principles and practices in Marketing (functional expert) and a basic knowledge in other areas including Sales, Finance and Supply Chain. Developed communication and diplomacy skills required. Ability to build strong relationships with other departments. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication and teamwork skills.Please contact me if you want to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity.*Due to the high volume of responses, if you have not received an email in 48 hours please take it that you have unfortunately not been successful.