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Do you have a passion for brand development? Do you enjoy building brands from the ground up? Are you excited by a fully brand focused role covering NPD, artwork, packaging, and production shoots? Experienced in FMCG marketing or visual merchandising? A proactive, curious, hands‑on self‑starter? If so, and you’re ready to join a supportive, collaborative business, then this could be the role for you!
We are partnering with a fast-growing pet food company that specialises in premium, natural products. Their mission is to create nutritious, healthy, and delicious food, while having a positive impact not only on their customers but also on their team. They pride themselves on being collaborative, supportive, and flexible.
If you are a brand-focused Marketing Executive ready for your next step, or an Assistant Brand Manager looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Role
* Support the development and maintenance of the brand portfolio, contributing to the 5‑year brand growth plan.
* Manage NPD projects from concept through to artwork and packaging.
* Collaborate on production shoots, preparing products, providing feedback, and supporting execution.
* Assist the Senior Brand Manager in delivering an engaging and effective global brand plan.
* Own the maintenance of brand visual identity and brand world, with a focus on packaging for NPD/EPD.
* Confidently collaborate with regional activation teams to deliver insight‑led brand communications.
* Champion brand guardianship and best‑in‑class creative standards at a global level.
* Support the Senior Brand Manager with brand guidelines, toolkits, and approvals for regional websites to ensure consistent global identity.
* Take ownership of smaller NPD projects from concept through to final product delivery.
* Manage relationships with factories and printers, ensuring high‑quality outputs and compliance with specifications.
* Represent the brand on global NPD/EPD stage gate project meetings and liaise with marketing counterparts in regional offices.
* Work closely with artwork and communications agencies, providing clear briefs and ensuring timely, on‑budget delivery.
* Support global marketing budget management, including raising POs, tracking spend, and invoice processing.
* Champion the company’s values, promoting responsible business practices across all activities.
What We’re Looking For
This is an Assistant Brand Manager role with a core focus on brand development, ideal for someone passionate about making brand strategy the centre of their role.
* FMCG experience preferred, ideally in a fast‑paced environment.
* Self‑starter with a proactive, hands‑on approach.
* Visual merchandising experience is desirable.
* IT literate, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
* Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
* Strong understanding of brand development and activation within FMCG.
* Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality work on time.
* Effective communicator, able to provide updates and elevate issues appropriately.
* Budget‑management skills and financial awareness.
* Willingness to roll up sleeves and take on new challenges in a growing business.
* Relationship‑builder, able to collaborate with internal teams, regional offices, and third‑party partners.
* Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
* Enthusiasm, energy, and commitment to learning and growing within a marketing role.
If this sounds like the role for you, don’t wait — apply now!
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Marketing, Product Management, and Strategy/Planning
* Industries: Animal Feed Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Retail
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