Brand Manager

Seven Search and Selection Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working options

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Brand Manager for a well-established soft drinks brand in London. In this hybrid role, you will lead the marketing and commercial agenda, executing an impactful brand plan supported by insights. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of FMCG experience, a strong understanding of UK retail, and expertise in media and communications. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in brand management within FMCG.
• Competence in activating brand strategies in a competitive market.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the marketing agenda for a fast-growing drinks brand.
• Develop and execute the UK brand plan based on insights.
• Drive communication and media strategies across channels.
• Shape the innovation agenda for the brand.

Skills

Brand-led FMCG experience

Understanding of UK retail dynamics

Media and communications expertise

Data-led performance analysis

Education

Degree in marketing or related field

Job description

• A well-established, international Food & Drink organisation with a strong heritage and ambitious UK growth plans is seeking a Brand Manager – Soft Drinks
• Owner of a distinctive, much-loved branded drink with increasing relevance to UK consumers
• Operates within a collaborative European matrix, combining local market agility with international scale
• Values diversity, authenticity, and empowering people to bring their best selves to work

The Role

• As Brand Manager – Soft Drinks you would lead the commercial and marketing agenda for a fast-growing drinks brand within the UK market
• Own the development and execution of the UK brand plan, translating insight into impactful action
• Drive communication, activation, and media strategy across above- and below-the-line channels
• Shape and deliver the UK innovation agenda, including European-led innovation launches

The Candidate

• Degree-educated marketer with c.5+ years’ experience in brand-led FMCG within the UK market
• Strong understanding of UK retail dynamics from both consumer and customer perspectives
• Confident working with media, communications, activation, and data-led performance analysis
• Commercially driven, hands-on, collaborative, and consumer-first in mindset

Additional Information

• London-based role with a hybrid working model (50% office attendance)
• Competitive salary c£55k plus performance-related bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, wellbeing, and flexible benefits
• Opportunity to play a key role in scaling an iconic brand in a priority growth market

If this Brand Manager role is of interest please apply, quoting reference 8/17566/7YM. Confidentiality assured.

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