Assistant Brand Manager Job Details | STADA Arzneimittel AG

STADA; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Brand Manager to join their dynamic Consumer Healthcare Marketing Team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop within brand management, taking on responsibilities for leading new product development projects and collaborating with various departments. You will gain hands-on experience in managing brand performance, executing brand plans, and contributing to the marketing mix for leading OTC brands. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and a competitive salary package, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Health benefits

Free winter flu jab

Wellbeing support

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Degree level education in Marketing, Business or Communications preferred.
• Experience in stakeholder management and strategic awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing brand P&L and deliver commercial objectives.
• Lead NPD projects and collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Creative Thinking

Communication Skills

Project Management

Strategic Awareness

Education

Degree in Marketing

Degree in Business

Degree in Communications

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. If you want to work in an open culture where your uniqueness is valued, join our Consumer Healthcare Marking Team…

STADA UK Thornton & Ross – Assistant Brand Manager (Consumer Healthcare)

Huddersfield |U.K.| Full-time | Permanent

Join our dynamic team and be responsible for the growth of our leading Over-the-Counter (OTC) brands, including Covonia, Tixylix and Metanium. Reporting to the Senior Brand Manager this role will be a great starting point for anyone wishing to undertake a career in Brand Management. The successful candidate will gain hands on experience of all aspects of the marketing mix and will take on more responsibility as their knowledge and confidence grows.

You will have responsibility for leading NPD projects from end to endworking with the consumer insights department to create a strong sales story. You’ll need well developed stakeholder management skills as you’ll becollaborating cross functionally to ensure launches deliver commercial excellence. Monitoring trends in the marketplace, you’ll help to identify gaps in the range and create clear briefs with these in mind.

How You Will Make an Impact

• You will assist the Senior Brand Manager to manage the brand P&L and deliver commercial objectives, supporting the analysis of brand performance, forecasting, and tracking of changes.
• You will assist in the execution of brand plans and the delivery of the NPD programme, including analysis and tracking of NPD launches, market and brand data, and marketing investment and ROI.
• You will take ownership of securing sign-off of comms materials via PAGB and MMM, and manage the day-to-day digital assets and requirements for websites, social platforms, Amazon, Brandbank, and C&D.
• You will support the sales team by providing brand and SKU info, sending out assets, briefing/creating digital and print assets, and owning the 'Pharmacy Toolkit' by brand.
• You will take ownership of key processes and systems used to manage the brands, including product codes & SAP, change control, and raising POs via Ariba.
• You will support the preparation of presentations for internal and external meetings, product training, and delivery when required, and undertake any other work as may be reasonably required.

What We Are Looking For

• Educated to a degree level in Marketing, Business or Communications, at grade 2:1 or above, or a related field, preferred but not mandatory.
• You possess commercial and strategic awareness, confidence in dealing with people at different levels and departments, and comfort working with external agencies.
• A creative thinker who can develop innovative ideas, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and can meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills and able to build strong working relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to manage your own workload, adhering to project timelines and perform critical thinking to overcome the challenges of the transition project.
• Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus.

How we care for you

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.

Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

Health benefits provided through our Westfield Health Cash Plan.

Free winter flu jab.

Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

Enhanced Family Leave.

Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.

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