FAST-GROWING CONFECTIONERY BUSINESS
INTERNATIONAL BRAND MANAGER
Competitive basic plus bonus & benefits
London based, with flexible working
THE COMPANY
A $400m global confectionery branded business which continues to experience unprecedented growth across both UK and international markets, driven by exceptional consumer purchasing, fuelling ever-increasing rates-of-sale through all main high street retail, grocery retail multiple and wholesale accounts.
They have a highly collaborative sales & marketing team that works with pace, enthusiasm and a clear, well-invested, brand-led marketing strategy that’s focused on consumer insight-led, product innovative, effective brand communications and driving targeted trade listings, distribution and promotional activities. Their brands and target consumers echo a strong sense of fun and energy which sets the cultural tone across this supportive yet driven business.
Oh, and we have a sparkling new office facility for all to share!
THE ROLE
With a focus on doubling sales in the next 4 years the board have decided to make a further investment in the Marketing team, by upskilling the strategic brand management resources with the appointment of a new Brand Manager.
This position will assume full responsibility for 3 brands worth over £80m RSV across international markets: Asia, Middle East, Europe and the UK.
You will manage and drive strategic brand plans, NPD (including both group and individual market product innovations), budgetary management and directing brand communication strategy to ensure all ATL/BTL and digital media communications are correctly aligned.
While the BM position will be responsible for managing strategic brand control, key to success in this role will be working closely with all Brand Activation, Category and internationally based Sales team colleagues.
ABOUT YOU
You are bright and engaging with a highly personable style and love working as part of a collaborative marketing team.
Currently working at Brand Manager level (or above), you have shaped your FMCG brand marketing career across a number of food or drink categories where you have developed your experience and skills across the 360° marketing mix.
You have not just worked as a Brand Manager; you have shaped brands to suit consumer requirements and have delivered profitable brand growth – brand success stories you would just love to come and tell us about!
If you’re looking for a new challenge, a step up into an environment where you can make a substantial brand performance difference, not just in the UK but on a bigger international stage, this could be that rare brand marketing career opportunity you are looking for.
Please apply quoting reference MS/2518 by sending your CV together with benefits package details to mark@smithcarey.co.uk OR give Mark a call right now for an initial confidential discussion on 07747 847214.
Closing date 5th April 2025
Function
Marketing
Hours
Full time
Contract
Permanent
Salary
Competitive basic plus bonus & benefits
Location
Flexible working, ideal M25/M4/M40 corridor
Closing Date
5 April 2025
Contact
Mark Smith
