A super opportunity here for an FMCG Brand Manager to join a business that continues to see growth and profitability as the category leader. This is a 12mth maternity cover contract beginning in May/June, depending on availability to start. The way the portfolio is managed is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge within a fast-paced category, ultimately contributing to the growth and sustainability of the business.
Brand Manager - FMCG
12mth Maternity Cover
Berkshire region
Day rate / PAYE options
The role:
This business boasts plenty of talent and you will be joining a highly dynamic marketing team where growth is as the forefront and execution of marketing plans are the priority. You will need to demonstrate your experience in creating and executing agency briefs, evaluating brand positioning and driving NPD development.
You:
* Experience across FMCG Brand Management, NPD/Innovation & agency management.
* Must have excellent project management skills.
* A good understanding of the commercial dimensions of NPD in order to operate effectively and with understanding across the business interfaces whilst managing the delivery of the NPD projects.
* Ability to influence and persuade across commercial and marketing business units.
* Good with packaging design from start to finish.
* Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills achieving results through others.
* Sound decision making and problem-solving skills.
* A successful track record in managing and delivering growth on high performance brands
* Be able to communicate well with other business units such as Category, Insights & Commercial
* Hybrid work and must be able to work in the Berkshire Head Office 2 days p/wk
Must be able to start in May/June at the latest.