Interim Marketing Consultant

An established SME is looking for a marketing controller to manage a small team whilst they are recruiting for a permanent member of staff. The team is tight knit and over performing and they need an interim who can provide support and direction whilst major projects are being completed.

The role

An established SME is looking for a marketing controller to manage a small team whilst they are recruiting for a permanent member of staff. The team is tight knit and over performing and they need an interim who can provide support and direction whilst major projects are being completed.

The team focus is very much on the brand marketing side but will need someone who has good all-round marketing experience. This role will need someone who can provide a 'business as usual' service and look after the ongoing development for the team.

There will be some work around the strategic elements of the marketing plan and making sure any changes are applied dependant on market conditions. Your responsibility will be to take the marketing strategy and bring it to life using the team's strengths.

The organisation has a solid pipeline of NPD and you will be helping to support this NPD through marketing initiatives. Throughout the year there are a number of marketing campaigns that will need to crafted and along with your team you will make sure that the marketing goals are achieved.



The organisation

This established SME has a presence in all of the main grocers and have a good share of the market across a range of categories. The product has a premium feel coupled with on trend ingredients making it a hit with British consumers.



The Person

To be successful in this role it is essential that you have the following skills:

• Strong marketing skills from both a blue chip and ideally an SME FMCG food organisation
• Good people management skills and the ability to manage and coach a team
• Excellent strategic and operational experience
• A self-starter who can 'hit the ground running'
• A good understanding of how an SME works and their unique challenges
• Previous experience of both ATL and BTL marketing
• Some digital experience would be useful

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