Assistant Brand Manager - Quick Meals Snacks & Soup Authentic
Date: 12 Mar 2026
Location: St Albans, GB
Based - St Albans, AL1 2RE (Hybrid 50%)
Permanent, Full Time
Join Premier Foods — where people, brands and purpose come together.
We’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest listed food businesses, with over 4,000 colleagues across 13 sites shaping the future of some of Britain’s best‑loved brands, found in 94% of households nationwide, making us one of the UK’s top three ambient food suppliers. From much‑loved household names such as Mr Kipling, Bisto, Oxo, Batchelors and Sharwoods, to our recently welcomed brands Fuel10k and Merchant Gourmet, our portfolio is packed with iconic favourites — and continues to grow.
An exciting opportunity has opened up for an Assistant Brand Manager to join our Quick Meals, Snacks & Soup (QMSS) marketing team, working on our Authentic portfolio, including much‑loved brands such as Nissin and Sharwood’s.
Reporting into the Senior Brand Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving brand performance across one of the fastest‑growing categories in UK grocery. From innovation delivery and BTL activation to data analysis and P&L management, this is a broad, hands‑on role offering fantastic exposure and development within a market‑leading FMCG business.
What you'll be doing?
As an Assistant Brand Manager, you will:
* Support the Senior Brand Manager on day‑to‑day brand activity and key strategic initiatives
* Monitor, analyse and report on market performance, consumer insights and competitor activity using data sources such as Circana and Kantar
* Lead end‑to‑end delivery of EPD and innovation projects – from concept development and packaging to launch and in‑market evaluation
* Assist in building and executing brand plans that drive growth both in‑store and online
* Own elements of P&L and budget management, including tracking and reporting on marketing spend
* Support the development and execution of best‑in‑class BTL activation, including shopper marketing and digital activity
* Work cross‑functionally with Sales, Commercial Planning, Agencies and other internal teams
* Gain exposure to customer selling, factory visits, Gate processes and international stakeholders
What we need from you?
We’re looking for a commercially minded marketer who is excited by innovation and brand building. You’ll ideally bring:
* FMCG marketing experience (graduate‑level or equivalent)
* Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel and insight tools such as Circana or Kantar
* A collaborative mindset with proven project management experience
* A results‑driven approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities
* High attention to detail and confidence working cross‑functionally
What we offer you in return?
* Competitive salary and bonus
* Up to 7.5% pension
* Private medical insurance and life assurance
* Hybrid working (50% home / 50% office or site)
* Sharesave scheme and the option to purchase additional holiday
* Extensive learning and development opportunities
* Access to a wide employee discount scheme
Ready to apply?
Click Apply and submit your CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
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