Global Food Brand
Strategy Manager
c£50k + Package
Somerset - Southwest
Office Based - 5 days on-site
Our client:
* An ambitious and fast-scaling premium food business that’s redefining the chilled dairy and desserts space.
* With a legacy rooted in European craftsmanship and a strong UK presence, this business is known for its innovative approach to private label and branded offerings across major grocery retailers.
* Backed by significant investment and a clear long-term vision, they’re entering an exciting new phase – expanding capabilities, refining strategy, and setting the foundation for sustainable growth across the UK and European markets.
The Role:
* This newly created Private Label Strategy Manager position is central to shaping the direction of the business’s private label division, which contributes significantly to its UK operations (c50%).
* Working closely with senior stakeholders across strategy, category, and commercial teams, you’ll play a key role in connecting the dots between insight, innovation, and execution.
* Not your typical tactical role – this is a unique opportunity to help write the strategic playbook, influence key decisions, and drive change across a growing portfolio of chilled dairy and dessert products.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Supporting the development and evolution of long-term strategy across chilled dairy and private label
* Translating category insights, competitive intelligence, and commercial data into meaningful actions
* Partnering with sales, category, and operational teams to bring strategic initiatives to life
* Monitoring performance metrics and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
* Staying ahead of trends and market dynamics in the dairy space – from consumer shifts to macro influences
About You:
* A strategic thinker with experience in commercial, category, insights, or planning roles within FMCG
* Sharp with data and able to see the bigger picture – comfortable using insight tools (Nielsen, Kantar, IRI, etc.)
* Commercially aware – understands pricing, P&L levers, and what drives retail performance
* A natural collaborator and influencer, able to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships
* Curious, proactive, and excited by the opportunity to shape something from the ground up
The Offer:
* Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience - we’re taking an open view based on the strength/suitability of the candidate.
* Based in Somerset, with travel between sites
* Exposure to senior leadership and the chance to genuinely shape the future of a growing UK business
This is a rare chance to step into a strategic role that blends insight, innovation, and commercial thinking – ideal for someone looking to take ownership, drive change, and grow with a dynamic food business.
Interested? Get in touch or apply to learn more – we'd love to hear from you.
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