Junior Brand Manager

Seven Search and Selection Ltd; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Brand Manager for a prominent bakery food brand. The role offers exposure to brand development, marketing mix involvement, and opportunities for personal impact. Candidates should have FMCG marketing experience, including innovation and communication skills. A competitive salary between £40-50k plus benefits is on offer, along with flexible hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunity for personal development

Qualifications

• 12-24 months experience in a large food company within the FMCG space.
• Experience in NPD and communications is ideal.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering brand redesign across all artworks.
• Manage brand budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with Social Media Manager on influencer selection.
• Support management of licensing opportunities.
• Execute shopper marketing strategies with retail partners.
• Conduct market research and analysis.

Skills

FMCG Marketing Experience

Commercial Acumen

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Job description

Junior Brand Manager – Leading Bakery Food Brand

Hybrid: 2-3 days in Dunstable weekly

Between £40-50k DOE plus benefits

About Our Client:

• Our client is a global leader in it’s category and believe in creating exceptional goods, which inspire culinary creativity.
• The collaborate with various brands, major food retailers and restaurant chains and lots of exciting sponsorships!
• They are seeking passionate and ambitious Junior Brand Managers to shape the future of their brand!

The Role:

As Junior Brand Manager, you’ll have a high level of exposure, autonomy and the opportunity to make an impact!

This is a unique opportunity to support a brand through significant restage while being involved in the full marketing mix. Key responsibilities include:

• Brand Development- assist the MM in delivering excellent execution of the brand redesign across all artworks and touchpoints.
• Administrative Functions- help to manage brand budgets, timelines, and reporting to ensure effective resource allocations and project tracking.
• Social Media- Collaborate with the Social Media Manager to select ad’hoc influencers depending on business needs.
• Licensing Management- Explore and support the management of licensing opportunities that align with the brand, enhancing product reach and visibility.
• Shopper Marketing- collaborate with retail partners and execute shopper marketing strategies for 3 key retail partners to drive in-store engagement and sales.
• Market Analysis- conduct market research and analysis to identify consumer trends and competitive landscape, informing brand strategy and tactics.
• Help to expand innovation strategies and new whitespace category opportunities.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking passionate and dynamic individuals with:

• FMCG Marketing Experience: They are looking for someone at ABM/BM level; they are looking for 12-24 months experience, ideally within a large food co. within the FMCG space, ideally with experience in NPD and communications.
• Commercial Acumen: A strong understanding of how to support driving brand growth through innovative and strategic initiatives.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive and results-oriented mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive package of £40-50k DOE plus benefits
• Flexible hybrid working, with 2-3 days in their vibrant Home Counties office.
• You’ll have the opportunity to work on a high growth brand, work closely with retailers and develop within a creative and strategic environment!

Are you ready to take on this exciting opportunity and continue to drive the success of this brand?

Apply now and take the next step in your careerquoting reference 5/17472/7. Confidentiality assured.

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