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QLM Search is partnering with a high-growth, multi‑brand food manufacturer that is undergoing an exciting period of transformation.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercial Marketing Director with a General Manager mindset.
The role sits on the UK leadership team and offers significant influence, visibility, and the opportunity to lead both marketing and innovation during a critical phase of the business’s evolution.
The Role
As UK Marketing Director, you will hold end‑to‑end accountability for marketing and innovation across a diverse portfolio of brands. You will play a central role in shaping UK strategy, driving transformation, and delivering profitable growth with true GM‑style ownership.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the UK marketing and innovation agenda across a diverse portfolio of brands, with clear accountability for growth and value creation
* Define portfolio and brand strategy, setting clear roles, positioning and priorities to maximise commercial impact
* Lead the end‑to‑end innovation pipeline, from consumer insight through to launch excellence and in‑market performance
* Operate with a GM mindset, demonstrating strong P&L understanding and disciplined investment decision‑making
* Drive go‑to‑market excellence, ensuring seamless cross‑functional execution across Sales, Commercial, Supply Chain and Operations
* Embed insight‑led decision making, using data and analytics to optimise brand performance and marketing ROI
* Play a key role in the UK transformation agenda, modernising capability, ways of working and operating models
* Influence at the top table, acting as a core member of the UK leadership team and senior interface with Group stakeholders
* Build and lead a high‑performing team, developing commercial, innovative and future‑ready marketing capability
About You
You will be a senior marketing leader with a strong commercial track record and experience operating in complex, multi‑brand environments.
You are likely to bring:
* Proven experience as a Marketing Director or senior marketing leader within FMCG, consumer or branded businesses
* A commercial marketing and innovation mindset, with clear P&L ownership and GM‑style leadership capability
* Experience leading brand portfolios and innovation pipelines through transformation or change
* Strong influence at UK leadership, ExCo and Group level
* A balance of strategic thinking and hands‑on execution
* Energy, resilience and leadership presence in fast‑paced organisations
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function & Industries
* Marketing
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Dairy Product Manufacturing
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