Interim Brand Manager, Food

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected company is seeking an Interim Brand Manager to oversee the strategic development of a leading food portfolio for a period of 12 months. The ideal candidate will drive brand strategies, manage P&L, and lead innovation initiatives while collaborating with various teams to enhance brand visibility. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong FMCG background to shape consumer engagement and improve retail execution.

Qualifications

• Solid FMCG background and current Brand Manager or experienced Assistant Brand Manager.
• Proven experience in managing brand campaigns and leading projects.
• Strong focus on consumer and retail data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee short-term performance and long-term brand strategy.
• Drive innovation pipelines and consumer engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with commercial teams for enhanced visibility and execution.

Skills

Marketing

Innovation

Commercial skills

Consumer data analysis

Job description

Interim Brand Manager, Food

Location: Herts/hybrid

Job ref: 4410

This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract for a Brand Manager position focused on overseeing a prominent food portfolio. The role offers full accountability for both short-term performance and long-term strategic development of well-known sub-brands. Core responsibilities include setting brand strategy, managing P&L performance, leading cross-functional teams, and driving innovation pipelines. The candidate will also spearhead consumer engagement initiatives through the entertainment platform, (previous experience essential), and collaborate closely with commercial teams to enhance brand visibility and retail execution.

Ideal candidates will have a solid FMCG background and will already be operating at a Brand Manager level or be an experienced Assistant Brand Manager. Candidates must demonstrate a strong combination of marketing, innovation, and commercial skills, and be adept at using consumer and retail data. Proven experience in managing brand campaigns, leading projects from concept to execution, working with agencies, and developing data-backed business cases is essential.