Assistant Brand Manager, Assistant Brand Manager

Pilgrim's Europe; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Brand Manager in Slough, focusing on food marketing. This entry-level role offers the chance to support brand growth and engage with B2B and B2C markets. Ideal for passionate foodies eager to make an impact.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Holiday purchase options

Enhanced sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to learning and development platforms

Life assurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in Brand Management / FMCG Marketing roles.
• Project Management from A to Z including budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the hot food-to-go market.
• Assist in monitoring brand performance and execution.
• Create in-store point-of-sale materials and merchandising.

Skills

Project Management

Creative Thinking

Relationship Building

Education

Experience in Brand Management

Project Management

Job description

This is a {Contract Type} , Full Time vacancy that will close in 6 days at 23:59 BST.

My job

Join Our Team as an Assistant Brand Manager at Rollover!

• Are you a passionate foodie with a flair for marketing?
• Do you dream of working in an entrepreneurial environment where you can make a real impact?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About Rollover

Rollover is on a mission to become the No. 1 hot food-to-go solution in the UK. With our rapid growth, there's never been a better time to join our dynamic and creative team.

Purpose of the Role

This position is ideal for someone eager to start and build a career in food marketing, gaining valuable experience in both convenience retail and foodservice sectors.

This role is responsible for supporting the Brand Manager, helping to deliver the brand plan and drive growth in line with our strategy and targets.

You will lead key activation projects in both B2B and B2C across convenience retail and foodservice, which will enhance brand visibility and customer engagement in these sectors.

Responsibilities

• Market Understanding: Develop a thorough understanding of the hot food-to-go market in convenience retail and foodservice channels, identifying customer and end-user needs and requirements.
• Brand Performance: Assist in monitoring brand performance and execution to ensure alignment with our strategic goals.
• POS & Merchandising: Create in-store point-of-sale (POS) materials, merchandising, and general communications, collaborating closely with our internal designer, external agencies, and suppliers.
• B2B Exhibitions: Organise B2B exhibitions with agency support to showcase our brand and products.
• Product Launches: Support the development and implementation of outstanding product launches that captivate our audience.
• Account Plans: Provide hands-on support to Key Account Managers (KAM) and Channel Managers in developing and managing ongoing account plans, including specific marketing campaigns such as samplings, bespoke branding, exhibitions, and events.
• Field Team Liaison: Work closely with the field team to ensure the best execution in stores, focusing on delivering an exceptional Rollover Consumer Experience.

Travel required to trade shows and field visits. Between 1 day to 2 days a month.

This role is entry level and site based at our Slough site!

Skills and Knowledge

• An entrepreneurial mindset and agility will be key to evolving in our fast-paced environment.
• Strong Project and Time Management skills: your job is to make things happen!
• Ability to demonstrate creative and innovative thinking to challenge the status quo.
• An eye for design with attention to details is needed.
• Strong relationship-building skills & cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in Brand Management / FMCG Marketing roles
• Project Management from A to Z including budget.
• Experience of leading External Agency relationships & Agency Management.
• Applicants from the Food and Beverage sector are most encouraged.

Ideal Behaviours

• Ownership: We care about the business as if it was our own.
• Availability: We solve problems and realize opportunities as a united and forward-looking team.
• Determination: We push boundaries, embrace risk, and set our sights on becoming the best.

Benefits include a competitive market salary, holiday purchase options, a great culture that enables career progression, enhanced sick pay, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, access to learning and development platforms, end of year gifts, referral schemes, awards, long service recognition, life assurance, pension, and more.

Join us and be part of a team that's transforming the hot food-to-go market!

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse, and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry-leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb, and chicken, working with all major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value, and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe, we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by shared values and a passion for producing high-quality, delicious, and innovative food enjoyed by millions daily in the UK, Ireland, and Europe.