Brand Growth Lead - Pre-Deco & Hammerite

AkzoNobel; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Slough is seeking a Brand Manager to lead the Pre-Deco & Hammerite segment, shaping local strategy and driving activation plans for sustainable growth. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, and EMEA teams to strengthen brand preference and bring relevant innovations to market.

The role requires a degree in Marketing/Business and hands-on brand management experience, with strong data skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Experience in brand building/marketing roles at an assistant brand manager level.
• Strong data and analytical skills to evaluate performance and drive actions.
• Growth mindset and proactive approach to identifying opportunities and driving continuous improvement.
• Proven project management and implementation experience with strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the Pre-Deco & Hammerite brand locally, driving the brand and commercial agenda to deliver growth.
• Develop and deliver the annual local brand plan aligned with unit mandates and the EMEA roadmap.
• Collaborate with Sales and Category teams to track performance and identify drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Analyze sales, market share, and consumer data to generate actionable insights.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams through innovation and launch processes.
• Localise international campaigns to maximise relevance in the local market.

Skills

Brand marketing

Data analytics

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Marketing/Business

Job description

AkzoNobel in Slough is seeking a Brand Manager to lead the Pre-Deco & Hammerite segment, shaping local strategy and driving activation plans for sustainable growth. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, and EMEA teams to strengthen brand preference and bring relevant innovations to market.

The role requires a degree in Marketing/Business and hands-on brand management experience, with strong data skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.