Brand Manager - London Essence

Carlsberg Britvic; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in the UK is seeking a Brand Manager for London Essence. In this role, you will support brand planning, customer activation, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates should have FMCG brand activation experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private medical options

Life assurance

Company bonus scheme

24/7 GP services access

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with premium brands in FMCG.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.
• Capability to deliver compelling presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Brand Manager in brand planning.
• Translate annual operating plan into marketing plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to inspire and drive brand vision.
• Establish relationships for effective co-creation with partners.

Skills

FMCG brand activation experience

Excellent communication

Strong presentation skills

High levels of drive

Strong creative skills

Passion for social drinks

Job description

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Competitive Salary & Benefits

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non‑alcoholic options available
• Private medical options
• Life assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• 24/7 GP services access
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (including bank holidays)
• High street discounts

About Carlsberg Britvic

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi‑beverage supplier in the UK and home to iconic brands such as Carlsberg, 1664, Poretti, Brooklyn Ale, Hobgoblin, Wainwright, J2O, Robinsons, Tango, London Essence and the UK Pepsi portfolio including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy. With six production facilities and 16 logistics depots, our national footprint supports customers across the UK. Our shared goal is ensuring our people succeed.

About The Role

As Brand Manager for London Essence at Carlsberg Britvic, you will support the development and execution of our annual operating plan, own the brand activation calendar, and collaborate with key customers. This role requires a highly driven individual passionate about 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 premium mixers.
• Customer Activation – translate the AOP into exciting brand activation calendars and customer marketing plans, leading from development through to 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 key stakeholders by championing London Essence’s vision and momentum to build excitement and commitment to brand plans.
• 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 key stakeholders.
• High levels of drive and ownership, with the ability to act with agility and cut through complexity in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong creative skills, with an eye for detail and flair for design desirable.
• Passion for social drinks, aligning with London Essence’s vision.

Application Process

We read applications continuously and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application. This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with our incredible individual history, product innovation and iconic UK brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies and offering global reach, opportunity, growth and a chance to work with fantastic people.