Assistant Brand Manager

Seven Search and Selection Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the FMCG sector is seeking an ambitious Assistant Brand Manager to drive brand growth and support significant restage initiatives. This role offers high exposure and autonomy, allowing you to engage in the full marketing mix. With a competitive salary up to £35,000 and comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of iconic food brands while thriving in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to take on brand ownership and make a real impact, apply now!

Benefits

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

4x life cover

Pension contribution matched up to 10%

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 12-24 months experience in FMCG as an Assistant Brand Manager.
• Strong understanding of brand growth through strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support senior colleagues with market analysis and competition insights.
• Lead advertising strategies and consumer promotions execution.

Skills

FMCG Marketing Experience

Commercial Acumen

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Job description

Assistant Brand Manager – Heritage Food Brand

Hybrid: 2-3 days in St Albans HQ weekly

Up to £35,000 and big blue benefits!

About Our Client:

• Our client is a renowned name in the FMCG world, proudly home to some of the UK’s most iconic food brands.
• With a bold ambition to become #1 in the UK they are investing heavily in their brands, innovation and their people!
• They are seeking innovative and ambitious Assistant Brand Managers to shape the future of their portfolio.

The Role:

As Assistant Brand Manager, you’ll have a high level of exposure, autonomy and the opportunity to make an impact!

This is a unique opportunity to support brands through significant restage while being involved in the full marketing mix. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting senior colleagues by providing information to the Marketing Controller. The role requires involvement in consumer and shopper understanding activities, such as competition analysis and store checks.
• Performing market analysis to support senior colleagues in defining the actual positioning relative to competitors’ actions.
• Leads and supports the implementation of advertising strategies received from the Marketing Controller of the assigned category.
• The role leads and supports material development activities and consumer promotion execution. Additionally, the role supports periodic alignments with the Sales Force and the Trade Marketing team.
• Performing sales and consumer KPI’s monitoring and follow-up, from data collection to defining action plans.

This role offers the chance to gain broad exposure across marketing disciplines while working within a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially astute individual with:

• FMCG Marketing Experience: They are looking for someone at ABM level; they are looking for 12-24 months experience, ideally at ABM within a large food co. within the FMCG space, ideally with experience in NPD and communications.
• Commercial Acumen: A strong understanding of how to support driving brand growth through innovative and strategic initiatives.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive and results-oriented mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive package including up to £35,000 basic salary.
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance (single cover), 25 days holiday, 4x life cover, and a pension contribution matched up to 10%.
• Flexible hybrid working, with 2-3 days in their vibrant St Albans office (your choice of days).
• You’ll have the opportunity to progress through the business and work on many of their brands at some point in your career!

Are you ready to take on full brand ownership and drive the success of this iconic brand?

Apply now and take the next step in your careerquoting reference 5/17360/7. Confidentiality assured.

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