Assistant Brand Manager

Nestlé S.A.; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension up to 12%

Flexible holidays

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. in Gatwick is seeking an Assistant Brand Manager to support the development of San Pellegrino and deliver annual brand plans that strengthen performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external agencies to turn insights into action and drive commercial success.

The role requires marketing experience, consumer focus, and project management skills in a fast-paced FMCG environment. This hybrid position offers a salary up to £42,000 with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Marketing Experience: Experience of working in a marketing or Assistant Brand Manager role.
• Consumer Focus: Ability to interpret consumer insights and apply them to brand activity.
• Project Management: Demonstrated capability in managing multiple projects and delivering against agreed timelines.
• Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Commercial Awareness: Knowledge of brand performance measures and business objectives.
• FMCG Exposure: Experience within a consumer goods or food and beverage environment.
• Innovation Knowledge: Exposure to innovation, renovation or product launch processes.
• Digital Marketing: Knowledge of digital first marketing approaches and campaign activation.

Responsibilities

• Brand Performance: Monitor results and translate insights into opportunities that improve brand outcomes.
• Investment Management: Support effective budget planning and evaluation to maximise value from marketing spend.
• Portfolio Development: Contribute to innovation and renovation projects that support long term growth.
• Project Delivery: Help ensure key initiatives are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business objectives.
• Consumer Engagement: Support impactful campaigns, events and partnerships that strengthen brand awareness and consideration.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Build strong partnerships across teams and agencies to achieve shared goals.

Skills

Marketing

Brand management

Digital marketing

Campaign activation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Business Area:Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages
Location:Gatwick (Hybrid – 2 days a week in the office)

Salaryup to £42,000 depending on experience.

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
• A focus on personal development and growth

As Assistant Brand Manager, you will support the development of San Pellegrino and help deliver annual brand plans that strengthen brand performance. You will work across functions and agency partners to turn insight into action and contribute to commercial success.

Your Impact

• Brand Performance: Monitor results and translate insights into opportunities that improve brand outcomes.
• Investment Management: Support effective budget planning and evaluation to maximise value from marketing spend.
• Portfolio Development: Contribute to innovation and renovation projects that support long term growth.
• Project Delivery: Help ensure key initiatives are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business objectives.
• Consumer Engagement: Support impactful campaigns, events and partnerships that strengthen brand awareness and consideration.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Build strong partnerships across teams and agencies to achieve shared goals.

Your Ingredients for Success

You enjoy working in a fast paced marketing environment and can combine creativity with commercial awareness. You use insights to inform decisions, manage priorities effectively and build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.

• Marketing Experience: Experience of working in a marketing or Assistant Brand Manager role.
• Consumer Focus: Ability to interpret consumer insights and apply them to brand activity.
• Project Management: Demonstrated capability in managing multiple projects and delivering against agreed timelines.
• Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Commercial Awareness: Knowledge of brand performance measures and business objectives.
• FMCG Exposure: Experience within a consumer goods or food and beverage environment.
• Innovation Knowledge: Exposure to innovation, renovation or product launch processes.
• Digital Marketing: Knowledge of digital first marketing approaches and campaign activation.

What You Need to Know

Closing Date: 13th September 2026

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. We believe that embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment enables everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Accessibility and Adjustments

At Nestlé, we're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience where everyone can perform at their best.

If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements. Any information you share with us will be treated in the strictest confidence and used only to support you throughout the recruitment process.

Business Area:Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages
Location:Gatwick (Hybrid – 2 days a week in the office)

Salaryup to £42,000 depending on experience.

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
• A focus on personal development and growth

As Assistant Brand Manager, you will support the development of San Pellegrino and help deliver annual brand plans that strengthen brand performance. You will work across functions and agency partners to turn insight into action and contribute to commercial success.

Your Impact

• Brand Performance: Monitor results and translate insights into opportunities that improve brand outcomes.
• Investment Management: Support effective budget planning and evaluation to maximise value from marketing spend.
• Portfolio Development: Contribute to innovation and renovation projects that support long term growth.
• Project Delivery: Help ensure key initiatives are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business objectives.
• Consumer Engagement: Support impactful campaigns, events and partnerships that strengthen brand awareness and consideration.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Build strong partnerships across teams and agencies to achieve shared goals.

Your Ingredients for Success

You enjoy working in a fast paced marketing environment and can combine creativity with commercial awareness. You use insights to inform decisions, manage priorities effectively and build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.

• Marketing Experience: Experience of working in a marketing or Assistant Brand Manager role.
• Consumer Focus: Ability to interpret consumer insights and apply them to brand activity.
• Project Management: Demonstrated capability in managing multiple projects and delivering against agreed timelines.
• Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Commercial Awareness: Knowledge of brand performance measures and business objectives.
• FMCG Exposure: Experience within a consumer goods or food and beverage environment.
• Innovation Knowledge: Exposure to innovation, renovation or product launch processes.
• Digital Marketing: Knowledge of digital first marketing approaches and campaign activation.

What You Need to Know

Closing Date: 13th September 2026

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. We believe that embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment enables everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Accessibility and Adjustments

At Nestlé, we're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience where everyone can perform at their best.

If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements. Any information you share with us will be treated in the strictest confidence and used only to support you throughout the recruitment process.