Brand Manager - London Essence

Britvic plc; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

High street discounts

Job summary

A leading beverage company is looking for a Brand Manager for London Essence based in Hemel Hempstead, UK. This full-time position focuses on brand planning and activation, requiring FMCG brand activation experience and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will drive brand strategy and collaborate with key partners to enhance market presence. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including a monthly product allowance and access to GP services.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG brand activation, ideally with premium brands.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and inspire stakeholders.
• Deliver clear and compelling presentations to diverse audiences.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills.
• Able to work agile in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for social drinks and London Essence.

Responsibilities

• Support development of brand plans and execute annual operating plan.
• Create brand activation calendars and marketing plans.
• Collaborate with marketing and commercial teams on brand vision.
• Partnerships lead: foster relationships with brand partners for co-created activations.

Skills

FMCG brand activation experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong presentation skills

High levels of drive

Strong creative skills

Passion for social drinks

Job description

Brand Manager – London Essence

Britvic plc invites applications for the Brand Manager – London Essence role based in London, England, United Kingdom. This is a permanent, full‑time position with a standard working week of 37.5 hours.

Competitive Salary and Extensive Benefits

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non‑alcoholic options available
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi‑beverage supplier in the UK, home to iconic brands such as Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti, Brooklyn, Hobgoblin, Wainwright, J2O, Robinsons, Tango, London Essence and the Pepsi portfolio including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

About the role

As Brand Manager for London Essence, you will support the senior brand manager in the development and execution of the annual operating plan, and own the brand activation calendar with key customers. The role demands a highly driven individual with passion for social drinks, capable of inspiring stakeholders, creating breakthrough plans, and ensuring cohesive brand messaging and creative execution in market.

Role Responsibilities

• Brand Planning: Support the Senior Brand Manager to develop inspiring brand plans and execute the annual operating plan, implementing growth strategies across the premium mixers range.
• Customer Activation: Translate the AOP into exciting brand activation calendars and customer marketing plans, leading from development through implementation in partnership with account leads, customer media/marketing teams and relevant spirit partner brands.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Support marketing, commercial and category counterparts to inspire stakeholders by championing London Essence’s vision and momentum.
• Partnerships lead (activation): Establish strong, collaborative relationships with key brand partners to co‑create scale partnership executions and seize new opportunities in channel.

Experience and Key Attributes

• FMCG brand activation experience, ideally with premium brands.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong presentation skills, delivering clear and compelling narratives to stakeholders.
• High levels of drive and ownership, ability to act with agility in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong creative skills, eye for detail, flair for design desirable.
• Passion for social drinks, aligning with London Essence’s vision.

Interested in finding out more? Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch!

Application Process

Applications are read continuously and vacancies may be filled at any time, so please apply as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Food and Beverage Services

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