Assistant Brand Manager

PZ Cussons plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holidays

Hybrid/electric car scheme

Cycle to work

Product discounts

Onsite gym

Job summary

PZ Cussons is seeking an Assistant Brand Manager in Manchester to help shape the growth of Original Source, Childs Farm or Cussons. You will translate brand strategy into marketing activity, supporting integrated campaigns and shopper activation that grow market share.

You’ll work with a close-knit brand team to combine consumer insight, commercial thinking and creativity, transforming ideas into action within UK markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing or brand management, with campaigns from planning to delivery.
• Ability to use market research and consumer insights to spot opportunities.
• Strong project management and organisation, handling multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver parts of the brand’s 12-month growth plan to strengthen equity and grow market share.
• Bring campaigns to life across channels with consistent experiences that engage consumers and drive sales.
• Develop brand communications, in-store execution, and shopper plans to boost visibility and memorability.
• Build understanding of the brand P&L, and monthly reporting and KPIs to ground decisions in performance.
• Protect brand positioning while briefing agencies and supporting digital channels and customer journeys.

Job description

Assistant Brand Manager - PZ Cussons3. Assistant Brand Manager# Assistant Brand Manager## Assistant Brand ManagerApply nowLocationManchesterDepartmentMarketingJob typeRegularTime typeFull timeTeamEurope - Marketing & Innovation - UK Marketing Brand ManagementStart date30/10/2026End date13/11/2026**POSITION SNAPSHOT** * **Role:** Assistant Brand Manager, Marketing* **Location:** Manchester* **Contract:** Permanent **WHY US AND WHY THIS ROLE** Seize the opportunity to be part of a unique business with an exciting vision for the future – where we dare to be bold, discover what’s possible, and do incredible. Dare. Discover. Do. At PZ Cussons, we offer five big reasons that people join and stay: Futureproof Our Brands, Create Your Own Impact, Accelerate Your Craft, Flexibility to Perform, And Collaborate with Intent. As an Assistant Brand Manager, you’ll help shape what’s next for one of our much-loved brands: **Original Source, Childs Farm or Cussons**. You’ll turn brand strategy into marketing that gets noticed, supporting growth plans, integrated campaigns and shopper activity that strengthen the brand and drive market share growth. Working within a close-knit brand team and alongside our wider marketing function, you’ll bring together consumer insight, commercial thinking and creativity to turn ideas into action. It’s an opportunity to make a real impact on how your brand grows, evolves and connects with consumers. **WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING** * Shape and deliver key parts of the brand’s 12-month growth plan, helping strengthen brand equity and grow market share.* Bring integrated campaigns to life across channels, creating consistent experiences that build consumer engagement and support sales growth.* Develop brand communications, in-store execution and shopper plans that make the brand visible, distinctive and memorable.* Turn brand performance, market data and consumer insight into clear recommendations that keep plans relevant and competitive. Build understanding of the brand P&L, monthly M&C reporting and KPIs so decisions are grounded in commercial performance. Protect the brand’s positioning and standards while briefing agencies and supporting digital platforms and the customer care journey. **WHAT YOU’LL BRING** * Experience in marketing, brand management or a similar role, with involvement in campaigns from planning through to delivery.* Confidence using market research, consumer insight and performance data to spot opportunities and shape action.* Strong project management and organisation, with the ability to keep several priorities moving without losing attention to detail.* Clear written and verbal communication, plus experience working with agencies or external partners. Creative problem-solving and the confidence to champion new ideas, challenge convention and work through ambiguity. Commercial awareness, including financial literacy, and familiarity with marketing tools and digital channels. **WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN** MyBenefits brings together your total rewards in one place, giving you the flexibility to choose what matters most. Key benefits we offer include: * Flexible holiday options, including buy and accrual* Hybrid/electric car scheme, cycle to work & free mortgage advice* Discounted and complimentary PZ products* Onsite gym (where available) **OUR PURPOSE, CULTURE AND VALUES** At PZ Cussons, our purpose is For Everyone, For Life, For Good. Guided by our BEST values, Bold, Energetic, Striving and Together, we nurture a culture where people feel empowered to grow, perform and make a meaningful difference every day. We retain the pioneering spirit of our founders, by building portfolios of locally-loved brands across our key markets in the UK, ANZ, Nigeria and Indonesia, backed by the manufacturing scale and capability of a global business. Spanning Personal, Home, and Baby Care, our products are trusted by millions of consumers worldwide, including Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez. **INCLUSION AND FAIRNESS** We’re committed to building diverse teams that reflect our consumers and communities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know. #LI-Hybrid#LI-CE1 **Dare** to be bold, **Discover** what’s possible, and **Do** the incredible.