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Senior Brand Manager UK & IRE

Nigel Wright Group
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position aims to enhance brand presence in the UK and Ireland through strategic marketing initiatives and collaboration with various teams.
  • Candidates should possess over 7 years of experience in FMCG marketing, focusing on brand management and innovation development.
  • Responsibilities include co-developing brand strategies, managing marketing budgets, and analyzing market data to inform future growth.
  • The role requires strong communication skills, project management abilities, and a proven track record in launching new products successfully.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the seniority and expertise required.
Purpose of the positionGrow the brand in the UK and Ireland by co-developing and executing the brand marketing plan (including innovation co-development and market implementation); leading consumer-led initiatives to increase brand relevance and penetration while supporting sales initiatives in the market. The position reports into the Head of the brand.Responsibilities
  • Co-develop and implement brand strategy and brand positioning and evaluate effectiveness.
  • Set up marketing plans to achieve brand and commercial goals.
  • Development, implementation, and analysis of annual brand plan & communication strategies (ATL & BTL campaigns, Media).
  • Co-development, implementation, and analysis of NPD launches, working cross-functionally with R&D and internal operations teams to ensure delivery of new products on time in full.
  • Work closely with Category management, Shopper, and Sales teams to deliver strong consumer-centric propositions and through-the-line communications.
  • Be a key member of the cross-functional Country Business Team (CBT) and Marketing & Sales Team responsible for delivery of the commercial targets.
  • Support Shopper Marketing & Sales teams with necessary market, brand, and product information.
  • Analyse market and consumer information to give clear recommendations to fuel future brand growth, e.g., spontaneous awareness, relevance, meaning, portfolio, pricing, and communications.
  • Manage marketing budgets within guidelines.
  • Benchmark and understand competitor & market best practices.
Experience
  • +7 years (leading) FMCG marketing, with a focus on brand management including both communications, portfolio management & innovation development and launches.
  • Project management & cross-functional team working.
  • Proven experience in ATL and BTL communication development & implementation, including digital and social campaigns as well as Media planning.
  • Proven track record in launching and executing NPD in market, delivering sales growth and incremental penetration.
  • Market knowledge/track record in the FMCG environment in the UK (and Ireland).
Competencies & Skills
  • Strong planning and prioritisation skills.
  • Apply business insights and knowhow.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Identify business driver and set into action.
  • Project-management, Manage complexity.
  • Strategic thinker, strong executer and creative solver.
  • Customer/consumer focused.
  • Action oriented and able to influence others through clear and concise communication.
  • Highly self-motivated, resilient and agile.
  • Profound working experience in the UK market.
Skills
  • Brand Management and development.
  • Communication and Media Management.
  • Briefing and managing external agencies, including negotiation & budget control (media agency & social agencies focus).
  • Insights collection, analysis and bring results into action.
  • Commercialize proposition together with Sales, Category Management, and Shopper Team.
  • Budget planning & management skills.
  • Experienced in working with major FMCG brands.

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