Brand Manager

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking a Brand Manager for Muller Light in Market Drayton. This hybrid role involves leading brand communications, NPD, and managing P&L. Candidates should have at least three years in marketing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively. A competitive salary and benefits are on offer for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus scheme

Private medical healthcare

Contributory pension plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Flexible benefits programme

Qualifications

• Minimum three years marketing experience FMCG sector preferred.
• Previous leadership experience in role or extracurricular activities.
• Excellent commercial analytical skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead exciting NPD from ideations to execution.
• Oversee through-the-line campaigns and manage creative assets.
• Take responsibility for Muller Light sub ranges, managing P&L.

Skills

Marketing experience

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Brand Manager - Muller Light

Location: Market Drayton Dairy (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent

This is your opportunity to lead across Muller's second biggest brand, with 93% brand awareness and found in one out of every five UK fridges!

As Muller Light steps into its next chapter, there is an opportunity to lead on brand communications, innovation launches and annual brand planning. As the market continues to grow rapidly in the world of health and yoghurts, it provides the opportunity for a Brand Manager to take on a highly visible role within Muller.

We are looking for a commercially minded, agile and passionate individual to join the Muller Light team in its next phase as the segments of healthy yoghurts continues to see high levels of innovation and market share growth.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Lead exciting NPD from ideations, coordinating project teams, securing national distribution and activating TTL
2. Lead through-the-line campaigns - develop creative assets execute media plans and work with shopper and commercial teams to bring the brand to life in store. Day-to-day contact for media and creative agencies supported by Senior Brand Manager
3. Take responsibility for Muller Light sub ranges including P&L management brand planning and innovation development
4. Partner with the sales and category team to understand commercial performance and support needed to unlock distribution opportunities
5. Use brand data and analysis to make and inform brand strategy recommendations notably during monthly performance review cycle and annual planning
6. Manage and develop one direct report

What You'll Bring:

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Essential Skills:

• Minimum three years marketing experience FMCG sector preferred
• Previous leadership experience (in-role preferred, extracurricular activities considered)
• Excellent commercial analytical skills
• Good level of resilience and ability to embrace change
• Challenger mindset
• Great team player with strong collaboration skills, desire to drive action and create open and honest dialogue to get the best outcome

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in P&L management and category data, with a particular focus on telling the So what and creating a narrative
• Experience in managing innovation projects, including strong project management skills
• Experience in managing media campaigns from planning through to execution

What You'll Receive:

In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical healthcare
• Contributory pension plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave increasing with service.
• Flexible benefits programme
• In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store.

Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ