Brand Manager

Saputo Dairy UK; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Weybridge is seeking a passionate Marketing Manager to drive brand strategy for the iconic Davidstow brand. This role involves managing the brand's P&L and executing innovative marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate will have proven FMCG marketing experience, strong commercial acumen, and a knack for storytelling to engage diverse stakeholders. Flexibility in hours, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for progression are offered.

Benefits

Private Health Care

Annual bonus scheme up to 15% paid quarterly

Flexible working hours

Autonomous working environment

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Health cash plan

Discounted branded products

25 holidays and 8 bank holidays

Opportunity to swap holidays for cultural dates

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FMCG marketing, ideally within food or drink.
• Strong commercial acumen, including P&L interpretation and budget management.
• Ability to bring a brand to life through creative storytelling and innovative marketing approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 13-year business plan for Davidstow and Private Label with full P&L ownership.
• Develop and execute insight-led brand strategies to achieve KPIs.
• Drive NPD projects and create compelling selling stories for customers.
• Manage integrated marketing campaigns that reinforce Davidstow's premium positioning.
• Present brand performance updates to stakeholders.

Skills

FMCG marketing experience

P&L management

Creative storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Interest in NPD and packaging design

Job description

SDUK's brands include the Nations favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

Are you passionate about shaping premium brands and unlocking growth through smart, data‑driven decisions? This is your chance to take ownership of the iconic Davidstow brand and a dynamic Private Label portfolio, steering strategy and delivering marketing initiatives that make a real impact.

You'll be at the heart of a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where creativity meets commercial thinking.

With the autonomy to influence every stage of the marketing mix, from innovation and packaging to integrated campaigns, you'll work closely with cross‑functional teams and key retail partners to bring bold ideas to life.

Reporting directly to the Marketing Director, Cheese, you'll play a pivotal role in driving brand fame, strengthening customer relationships, and shaping the future of a heritage brand.

We offer a modern, flexible working environment, with opportunities to explore hybrid working and core hours arrangements to support your work‑life balance.

YOULL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY Leading the 13‑year business plan for Davidstow and Private Label with full P&L and budget ownership Developing and executing insight‑led brand strategies to achieve market, brand, and financial KPIs Driving NPD projects and creating compelling selling stories to win distribution and engage customers Managing integrated marketing campaigns that reinforce Davidstow's premium positioning Presenting brand performance updates and strategic recommendations to internal and external stakeholders YOURE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE Proven experience in FMCG marketing, ideally within food or drink Strong commercial acumen, including P&L interpretation and budget management Ability to bring a brand to life through creative storytelling and innovative marketing approaches Experience influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels Interest in NPD and packaging design (preferred but not essential) WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH Private Health Care Annual bonus scheme up to 15% paid quarterly Flexible working hours, including up to 2 days per week working from home, after initial training period Autonomous and inclusive working environment Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas Enhanced employer pension contributions Health cash plan

• claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.

Access to Thrive 24‑hours a day

• a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing Long service recognised every 5 years Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay Discounted branded products Free, onsite parking Subsidised staff restaurant 25 holidays 8 bank holidays Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs My Staff Shop
• access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings -providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to / en / carees / employee-benefits We support employment equity.

Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non‑physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

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