Brand Manager

The opportunity

The role will be a key member of the UK brand team and will be responsible for delivery of brand plan for this new brand. This role offers progression, development and an opportunity to manage a graduate in the future.

• Champion the portfolio, keeping it high on the company agenda and driving awareness of key initiatives.
• Monitor brand performance and refine plans to maintain a focused, sustainable portfolio.
• Lead product development initiatives, existing and new.
• Build strong agency partnerships to deliver the brand plan, including packaging and in-store activation.
• Track campaign performance, applying insights and best practice to future activity.
• Own portfolio marketing spend, ensuring alignment to budget.
• Lead key brand forums to shape and execute strategy effectively across the business.
• Potentially manage and develop a Marketing Graduate to deliver results and grow their capability.

• Several years’ proven marketing experience within a branded FMCG environment and experience of portfolio ownership even if small.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to analyse a brand P&L, identify risks and opportunities, and act decisively.
• Consumer-first mindset, balancing shopper, retailer and broader business impact in decision-making.
• Confident problem-solver, able to navigate complexity with a proactive, self-starting approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders.
• Ambitious and growth-oriented, with a continuous drive to raise standards and develop.

Apply today with your most up-to-date CV that will be reviewed by our MKJ Recruitment team.

First Stage: 1 hour Teams meeting with the hiring manager.

Second Stage:
In person interview at their offices with presentation.

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