Brand Manager Innovation

Tata Consumer Products; Greenford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consumer Products in the UK is seeking a Brand Manager – Innovation to shape the future of its tea brands, including Tetley, Teapigs and Good Earth, with a hybrid UK role across multiple markets.

You will lead the development and execution of innovation projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, translate consumer insights into opportunities, and drive marketplace launches across the UK, Canada, US and Australia.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading FMCG innovation projects and launching products.
• Strong project management and commercial grounding.
• Excellent collaboration, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical capability and ability to translate insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive for results and timely delivery.
• Entrepreneurial approach to identifying opportunities.
• International experience would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the innovation pipeline and lead project execution
• Develop and implement propositions and the marketing mix across priority markets
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders internationally
• Lead innovation gate documents and presentations
• Manage creative agencies and develop activation toolkits
• Support A&P planning, budget management, delivery and optimisation
• Analyse the impact of marketing activity and recommend improvements
• Identify emerging trends and translate insights into innovation opportunities for tea

Job description

Brand Manager – Innovation| Tata Consumer Products | Greenford, UK (Hybrid)

At Tata Consumer Products, you'll help shape the future of some of the UK's most loved brands, including Tetley, Teapigs and Good Earth, while being part of a global FMCG business with ambitious growth plans. Guided by our vision to build better lives and thriving communities, we're creating a future-ready organisation where people are empowered to learn, innovate and make a real impact every day.

Are you passionate about consumers and innovation?

Do you have experience bringing FMCG innovation projects successfully to market?

Our Innovation Team is looking for a resilient, resourceful and commercially minded Brand Manager – Innovation to help shape the future of our international tea portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the development of our innovation pipeline and lead key projects across priority markets, including the UK, Canada, US and Australia. You’ll combine creative thinking with strong execution, working across multiple functions and international markets to turn consumer insights into successful innovation opportunities.

This isn’t a traditional brand management role. You’ll be part of a transformation agenda, collaborating with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Operations, R&D, Tea Buying & Blending, Project Management and Legal teams to deliver innovation projects from opportunity assessment through to marketplace launch.

What you'll do:

• Support the development of the innovation pipeline and lead project execution
• Develop and implement propositions and the marketing mix across priority markets
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders internationally
• Lead innovation gate documents and presentations
• Manage creative agencies and develop activation toolkits
• Support A&P planning, budget management, delivery and optimisation
• Analyse the impact of marketing activity and recommend improvements
• Identify emerging trends and translate insights into innovation opportunities for tea

Why Tata Consumer Products?

• Help transform our tea portfolio and shape the future of the category
• Work on innovation projects across the UK, Canada, US and Australia
• Collaborate with global teams across a wide range of business functions
• Contribute to the growth of our International division
• Be part of an organisation committed to innovation, collaboration and creating a Future-Ready Organisation
• Join a global consumer products business with brands including Tata Tea, Tetley, Eight O’Clock Coffee, Good Earth and more!

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience leading FMCG innovation projects and launching products into the marketplace
• Strong project management skills and commercial grounding
• Excellent collaboration, communication and influencing skills
• Strong critical thinking and analytical capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A strong drive for results and commitment to delivering on time
• An entrepreneurial approach to identifying opportunities and overcoming project challenges
• International experience would be desirable

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.