Assistant Brand Manager

Seven; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking an Assistant Brand Manager to drive brand success. The position offers up to £35,000 salary with comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance and flexible working. Ideal candidates will have experience in marketing, particularly within the FMCG sector, and will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Up to £35,000 salary

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

Pension contribution matched up to 10%

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 12-24 months experience as an Assistant Brand Manager in a large food company.
• Strong understanding of driving brand growth through innovative initiatives.
• Proactive mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support senior colleagues and provide marketing insights.
• Conduct market analysis and competition studies.
• Implement advertising strategies.
• Lead material development and promotion execution.
• Monitor sales and consumer KPIs.

Skills

FMCG Marketing Experience

Commercial Acumen

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Job description

Overview

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

• FMCG Marketing Experience: They are looking for someone at ABM level; 12-24 months experience, ideally at ABM within a large food company within 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!

Applying

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 career quoting reference 5/17360/7. Confidentiality assured.

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