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Brand Manager - Iconic brand!

Employer
Ashwood Executive Search International
Location
London
Salary
£35,000 - £45,000 + benefits
Closing date
7 Sep 2017

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Marketing

Job Details

Brand Manager - iconic and evolving brands!

Rapid progression to Senior Brand Manager 

Based: West London

My Client is a major global FMCG Food organisation who have experienced significant growth by doubling the ( c2Billion Euro) business in the last 4 years. With continued, substantial investment in NPD, Marketing and Category, this company is in rapid growth and are now expanding their Marketing team.

This role will suit someone who enjoys taking responsibility and ownership and is looking for an opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment where they can really make a difference.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the team in the delivery of the annual sales and profit targets.
  • Own key innovation projects from concept to launch.
  • Reviewing marketing activity and optimising where necessary to meet objectives
  • Lead the planning and execution of the annual brand plan - to contribute to delivery of volume, profit, share, distribution and pricing.
  • External Marketing Agency briefing and management.
  • Utilise consumer and customer insight to contribute to clear brand strategy.
  • Provide clear and actionable monthly brand reports.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven success in brand management in a branded FMCG food company 
  • Can establish consumer & customer insights and make strategic recommendations
  • Proven NPD/Innovation/Project Management skills
  • Understanding of the UK multiple grocery channels and their associated trading issues
  • Knowledge of panel/continuous data and exposure to a wide range of market research techniques used in building brands & innovation
  • Forward thinking with ability to inspire others
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • A passion for food combined with a natural curiosity for consumers and new products

Company

At Ashwood Executive Search International we specialise in recruiting globally, from middle management positions to £six-figure executive assignments. Working primarily with FMCG organisations our clients range from high profile blue-chip companies to smaller niche and developing businesses. Our aim is to be viewed by clients as a world-class provider of the most talented people, while providing candidates with the very best advice, mentoring and coaching services to further their careers.

We have established an outstanding track-record providing Sales, Marketing, Category, Consumer Innovation, Technical, Manufacturing, HR and Supply Chain professionals. With a reputation for achieving excellent results, both for our clients and candidates, we strongly believe we can help you with your requirements. If you are a candidate this means we will work with you to find the ideal role to match your talents and aspirations. If you are a business it means we will apply our expertise and knowledge to source the most talented and culturally relevant people for your organisation.

Ashwood continues to grow and develop as we apply our unique methods and style of resourcing. With UK teams in Bracknell and London and operations in New York and Johannesburg, we provide clients with extensive worldwide coverage that is designed to deliver the top talent for their business.

Charity Partnership - Ashwood Executive Search International​ and Farm Africa 

Ashwood Executive Search International are pleased to announce that we will be extending our support of the charity Farm Africa for another year.

Our world is one of global connections and as a key player in the food industry, Ashwood is determined to play our part in ending one of the biggest challenges facing the world today; hunger. We are outraged that 1 in 8 people go to bed hungry every night and are determined to help create a different future for these 1 billion people.

Company info
Website
Telephone
+44 (0) 1344 206262
Location
Index House
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 7ET
GB

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