Interim Marketing Manager

The Organisation

Mackenzie Jones is currently working with an FMCG food business in the search for an interim Marketing Manager who can support the business over the course of the next four to five months. This is a well-known business whose brands are well established, widely available and instantly recognisable, with their leading brand consistently appearing year after year in the top 50 grocery brands. It’s an exciting time to join the business as they embark on an ambitious growth strategy which will include a full re-brand of their entire portfolio.

The Role

Leading a team of three people, the interim Marketing Manager will be responsible for shaping and delivering both the brand and own label strategies for 2016/17, ensuring from a brand perspective that the range brings to life the company’s new brand positioning through packaging and timely messaging. You’ll also be responsible for leading commercial planning across all brands, as well as developing shopper and communication plans too. You’ll work closely with innovation, insight and category teams to provide clear strategies and direction across the whole portfolio, and you’ll develop, coach and manage your team to ensure they have the skills required to deliver high quality activity, on time and within budget.

The Candidate

We’re looking for a highly experienced, immediately available FMCG Marketing Manager who can demonstrate experience in both brand and own label consumer products – food ideally – within a blue-chip environment. You’ll be an inspirational leader and strategic/commercial thinker, with a strong track record of leading teams to grow established, well-known brands. Strong stakeholder and project management skills will be vital to the success of this role as will creativity and a genuine passion for consumer brands. Note that the start date for this role will be no later than 22^nd August 2016, so it’s crucial that applicants are available at no more than two weeks’ notice.

Mackenzie Jones

About Mackenzie Jones

At Mackenzie Jones we connect people within FMCG Food and Drink businesses. We connect talented candidates with exciting Marketing opportunities. 
We manage permanent and interim assignments both in the UK and internationally. Opportunities range from £40k to £90k for permanent roles, and £250 to £1,200 a day for interim assignments. 
If you need a recruitment partner with a different outlook, one that delivers results whilst building long-term relationships, then we should talk. Or alternatively, if you are considering that next step in your Marketing career, get in touch to see how we can help you achieve your goals.