Interim Brand Manager, Food

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent position for an Interim Brand Manager is available at a leading agency in Crawley, focusing on a well-known food portfolio. The role includes full accountability for brand strategy, P&L performance, and driving innovation initiatives, making it ideal for candidates with FMCG experience. This fixed-term contract presents a unique opportunity for experienced brand professionals to impact a renowned product range.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Brand Manager level or experienced Assistant Brand Manager.
• Strong combination of marketing, innovation, and commercial skills.
• Adept at using consumer and retail data.

Responsibilities

• Set brand strategy and manage P&L performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams and drive innovation pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with commercial teams to enhance brand visibility.

Skills

Marketing

Innovation

Commercial Skills

Consumer Engagement

Education

FMCG background

Job description

Interim Brand Manager, Food

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Contract: 12-month fixed-term

Client: Tarsh & Partners Marketing Recruitment

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Interim Brand Manager, Food

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.