Brand Manager

SCJ EurAfne Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Greater London seeks a Brand Manager to lead brand strategy and execution. The role involves collaborating with various teams to drive brand performance and ensuring effective communication of brand strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong marketing background in FMCG, solid analytical skills, and will be willing to travel. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible starting and finishing times

Profit Share

Health Insurance

Gym access and Free Classes

Qualifications

• Experience in the UK Grocery market.
• Strong understanding of budget management.
• Capability to travel for customer meetings and store checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand strategy and execution collaborating with various teams.
• Drive excellence in execution at POS with Category Management.
• Monitor performance indicators and provide insights.

Skills

Marketing background in an FMCG environment

Solid analytical skills using market data

Good MS Office experience especially Excel

Excellent Presentation Skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

AC Nielsen

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Here at SC Johnson Ltd, we have an opportunity for a Brand Manager to join the team based in Frimley, Surrey. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis in return for a competitive salary.

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

About the Brand Manager role

What you can expect: Shape the future of some of the world’s most trusted household brands like Glade, Raid, Mr Muscle and Pledge.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead brand strategy and execution, partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Category, Demand Planning, Finance, and other key stakeholders to deliver standout brand performance. You’ll be at the heart of driving commercial success—boosting sales, profit, and market share—while uncovering growth opportunities, harnessing consumer insights, and building powerful customer relationships.

This is more than a marketing role; it’s a chance to make a lasting impact with brands that people love and trust every day.

What we can offer our Brand Manager

• Flexible starting and finishing times + 4.5 day working week
• Profit Share, Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance
• Newly refurbished Gym, Free Classes and New Spin Studio!
• Shuttle bus service from local train stations, EV charging points + Cycle to work Scheme

Key responsibilities of our Brand Manager

• Brand Leadership: Partner with the Customer Marketing Manager to establish and implement robust trade and brand strategies, ensuring new product launches and core brand messages align with cluster and regional goals.
• Customer Engagement and Brand Representation: Lead and present brand strategies to key customers, building strong partnerships through impactful launch plans and securing alignment on activation initiatives.
• Business Planning and Pricing: Provide strategic direction in annual business planning for key partners, including the development and execution of pricing and promotional strategies in collaboration with Sales.
• E-Commerce Development: Actively participate and influence the e-commerce strategy, contributing to digital-first initiatives for the brand.
• Special Projects and Packs: Oversee special pack strategies, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and business objectives.
• Retail Excellence: Drive excellence in execution at POS by coordinating with Category Management, Shopper Marketing and Sales to ensure optimal distribution and impactful in-store displays.
• Promotional Development: Collaborate with Customer Marketing Manager and Finance teams to create, execute, and analyse promotional activities, ensuring a strong alignment with brand equity and promotional guidelines.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators for the category, including distribution, competitive activities, providing actionable insights.
• Budget Management: Manage and optimise the local brand marketing budget, ensuring strategic allocation for maximum ROI.
• Media Management: Oversee the local media plan, working closely with the Regional team to refine strategies and adjust based on performance.

What we’re looking for in our Brand Manager

• Marketing background in an FMCG environment, with knowledge of the UK Grocery market
• Solid analytical skills with experience using market data (e.g. AC Nielsen)
• Good MS Office experience especially Excel
• Excellent Presentation Skills
• Willingness to travel within the UK and to the Regional HQ in Switzerland
• Valid driving license, for customer meetings and regular store checks
• Mobility to work internationally. At least Switzerland.
• Degree level education or equivalent

Behaviors you’ll need

• Results-Driven Initiative: Proactively manages projects with a focus on achieving results quickly and efficiently.
• Integrity and Self-Motivation: Acts independently with integrity, taking ownership and moving tasks forward.
• Organisational and Planning Skills: Can effectively prioritise and organise multiple tasks to balance competing demands.
• Strategic and Impact-Oriented: Applies strategic thinking to strengthen brand impact and meet business goals.
• Effective Communicator and Collaborator: Builds strong relationships across all levels and functions, even in fast-paced or ambiguous settings.

If you feel you have what it takes to become our Brand Manager, then please click apply now!