Assistant Brand Manager

pladis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global confectionery company is seeking an Assistant Brand Manager in Greater London. You will support the Senior Brand Manager in driving brand strategy and lead key initiatives for product launches and marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate has experience in FMCG marketing, proven project management skills, and thrives in collaborative environments. This role offers a hybrid working model within a dynamic team focused on iconic brands. Join us to make a significant impact and bring happiness to consumers.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced parental leave

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Cover

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Volunteering Day

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discount and Cashback Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG marketing is essential.
• Strong project management abilities to lead initiatives effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Brand Manager in brand strategy implementation.
• Lead part of the brand portfolio monitoring performance.
• Analyze brand and market information for reporting.

Skills

FMCG Marketing experience

Project Management

Inter-personal relationships

Drive for results

Resilience

Job description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London. Just a short 5-minute walk from Gunnersbury Station, our campus is nestled within 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business.This role is hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

What will this role achieve?

The Marketing team atpladisUK is focussed on our key brand portfolios -McVitie’s, Jacob’s, Godiva, New Platforms, and Commercial Brands. The Assistant Brand Manager will support one of these teams, with a high degree of influence and responsibility.

As an Assistant Brand ManagerforSupporting Healthier Choicesyouwill support the Senior Brand Manager in driving the development and the implementation of the brand strategy, working with our commercial teams to develop growth plans,developingand delivering compelling and distinctive brand marketing programmes, andabove all buildingmarketing leading brands that people talk about.

You will also take full responsibility for developing and implementing key brand initiatives such as product renovation development projects, product launches, social/PRand shoppermedia campaigns asappropriate todeliver the overall revenue and profit delivery of a brand portfolio

What will be your key deliverables?

• Support the Senior Brand Manager in the development of the annual brand plan and the implementation of this plan.

• Lead part of the brand portfolio:monitoringperformance, recommendingactionsand motivating teams and other functions to drive brand performance and act as the brand and consumer champion both internally within pladis UK and externally with field sales team.

• Reporting - analyse brand and market information responsible forin order toproduce and present standard financial & performance reporting decks (as well as ad-hoc analysis) using IRI/Nielsen and Kantar data sources.

• Support the Senior Brand Manager in the identification of consumer insight and competitor analysis to unlock growth opportunities for the job holder’s respective brand.

• Assistin the development and management of innovation and renovation projects for the specific brand responsibility asrequired. Including project management tasks, leading cross functional teams and present the project at monthly gate reviews to gain alignment.

• Collaborating closely with external agenciesregardingpack designs amends. Management of external agencies to deliver projects. Design and comms agencies specifically.

• Updating product packagingin accordance withingredient, regulatory designamendmentsand promotional requirements. Managing the process from brief and supporting the brand manager to ensuretimelyand effective execution.

• Internal PR:Act as the lead forinternal PR activity to raise the profile of various marketing events within pladisand implement themeffectively (e.g. Launch of new advertising, brand launches etc)

• Assist the Senior Brand Manager on key communication and activation projects, with the potential to work with external agencies on projects that may include social, PR, and in-store activations.

• Work effectively within cross functional teams to deliver ongoing brand building and sales driving programmes, including in-store activation and new product launches.

• Engage and persuade others to gain commitment to key initiatives without reliance on formal authority.

• Inspire our commercial teams to deliver for the job holder’s respective brand.

• Form strong working relationships with technical development and supply chain on the development of brand renovation projects.

Bring your experience.

Essential

• FMCG Marketing experience (operational or development)

• Proven Project Management experience (Great organisation and collaboration skills)

• Drive for results:someone whotakes action to meetgoals andobjectives. Takes pride in consistently delivering high quality work on time. Demonstrates a desire to improve own performance. Gets things done.

• Resilience:someone who stays with the task even when it gets tedious,difficultor inconvenient. Recognises own feelings and emotions when under pressure.

• Inter-personal relationships:Knows how to build andmaintainrelationships needed for the role. Shows respect for andseeksto understand the views and opinions of others. Communicates own views clearly and succinctly.

What will the interview process be?

• Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition
• 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)– this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.