Managing Consultant | FMCG Marketing Recruitment Specialist
This is a unique opportunity, and not your usual run‑in‑the‑mill Senior Brand Manager role. We are specifically looking for product‑focused, innovation‑heavy brand managers from medium or blue‑chip businesses who want more autonomy, less red tape, and the ability to make a tangible difference.
The food business I am working with has a rich heritage and was recently acquired by a global powerhouse in a similar space, with the aim of becoming the number 1 in their category. This role manages a portfolio that is worth just as much as their major brands in RSV, so this is a high‑value position. The role works with an external partner in the food industry, specifically producing NPD and EPD for its category in line with the master brand.
This role requires a super‑strong Brand Manager, ideally a Senior Brand Manager from FMCG, with strong commercial acumen, best‑in‑class stakeholder management, and a creative eye to drive growth.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development of the 1‑3 year vision & strategy brand plan with execution of key brand activities identified in the brand planning process.
* Responsible for NPD launches from “ideation” through to project launch.
* Lead cross‑functional project teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, quality and milestones.
* Day‑to‑day contact with project teams, both brand and license partners. Deliver against agreed P&L KPIs – with regular monthly tracking vs. budget and agreed in‑year targets.
* Ownership of brand consumer spend management, ensuring timely reporting, tracking and supplier payment.
* Lead the overall tracking and reporting of brand performance (financial, customer and market) and support the development of action planning as an output of the findings.
* Effective management of business variances (packaging stocks, write‑offs etc.) through close working with Operations.
* Lead the identification and implementation of cost‑based recovery initiatives, working closely with relevant stakeholders.
You Will
* Be operating in a Brand or Senior Brand role.
* Be working in a medium or blue‑chip organization.
* Be a strong stakeholder manager.
* Manage the stage‑gate process to deliver NPD and EPD from concept to launch.
* Have strong commercial acumen – experience with data such as Kantar and Nielsen.
* Have experience across a full 360 marketing role; AMP is not a big focus, but there is budget to bring launches to life.
With this role there are a multitude of opportunities on the table with side‑ways steps into other teams and promotional opportunities moving fast within the business.
Application
To apply directly, please send a copy of your CV to mike@signaturecm.co.uk or alternatively use the link below.
We will endeavour to respond to you; however, due to the high volume of applications we receive, this may not always be possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted for this role.
Please note Signature Career Management is acting as an employment agency.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Marketing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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