Brand Manager

Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I seeks a Brand Manager for Lucozade, a premier UK sports drink. This pivotal role involves leading marketing campaigns, managing innovation projects, and achieving financial goals. Candidates should possess FMCG experience and demonstrate strong leadership and consumer insight skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in FMCG.
• Strong project leadership skills.
• Ability to track brand performance effectively?

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop projects within the annual commercial plan.
• Drive the brand P&L to achieve financial growth objectives.
• Manage key external agencies for plan execution.

Skills

Project leadership

Consumer understanding

Data analysis

Job description

Who We Are

Suntory is a fast-moving, agile, and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nation's most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe.

About Your Role

Lucozade is the leading Sports & Energy drink in the UK with a long and established portfolio of products and partnerships, including athletes, influencers, Xbox, Anthony Joshua, and England football teams. With a sizeable annual marketing budget and a proven track record of market-leading innovation and communication, it is an iconic brand that deserves the very best work and talent. As a Brand Manager for Lucozade, you will operate in a high-profile role, helping to create and deliver market-leading campaigns and products as we build our future as an energy brand aligned with evolving consumer trends. You will lead, develop, and unlock your potential on a variety of projects across core marketing disciplines, including ATL and BTL communications, innovation, packaging, and commercial initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Build the future portfolio and engage the business
• Lead & develop specific projects within the annual commercial plan
• Lead a cross-functional team to launch and manage innovation and renovation projects for the brand, including liquid and packaging updates
• Drive the brand P&L to achieve challenging financial growth objectives
• Lead communication campaigns supporting key initiatives in the brand plan
• Generate data analysis and insights from internal and external sources to inform decision-making
• Manage key external agencies to develop and execute plans
• Collaborate with the Sales team to identify customer needs and opportunities, building effective activation platforms

We are committed to working with you to ensure your role offers the development opportunities you seek, and we are open to exploring what that might look like for you.

What's in it for You

Suntory is a fast-moving, agile, and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nation's most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions worldwide.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Relevant professional experience, including in FMCG
• Passion and curiosity for understanding consumers deeply
• Strong project leadership skills
• Ability to track brand performance effectively
• Consistent record of delivering excellent results
• Understanding of the commercial environment
• Ability to engage and inspire teams
• Comfort with ambiguity and change
• Growth mindset

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse perspectives and backgrounds contribute to our success. We are committed to fostering a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. Our recruitment processes highlight what we offer as an employer and allow candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We strive to make our interview process inclusive and provide reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we aim to cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and support our mission of Growing for Good.