Marketing Manager - Chocolate

MacGregor Black; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global beverage company seeks a Marketing Manager to develop and execute B2B marketing strategies for their chocolate product line. This permanent hybrid position requires excellent project management skills and creativity. Responsibilities include overseeing marketing campaigns, managing budgets, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have experience in B2B, preferably in the foodservice or FMCG sectors. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B, foodservice, FMCG, or hot beverages.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of digital marketing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing plans.
• Support business growth through lead-generating initiatives.
• Manage the UK marketing budget and agency partners.

Skills

B2B marketing

Creativity

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or professional marketing qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Marketing Manager - Chocolate

Are you ready to transform bold ideas into tangible results in a dynamic B2B environment?

Can you balance multiple campaigns, projects, and events while keeping the bigger brand vision in focus?

Do you bring curiosity, creativity, and the drive to turn insights into impactful action?

MacGregor Black are delighted to be partnering with a Global Leader in the Beverage Industry to appoint a Marketing Manager - Chocolate. This is a permanent, hybrid position based in the UK.

This role is pivotal in delivering B2B marketing plans that champion market-leading beverage solutions across foodservice, hospitality, and retail channels in the UK & Ireland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute UK customer marketing and communication plans, promoting a total hot beverage portfolio across B2B channels, ensuring alignment with overall marketing strategy.
• Support business growth through lead-generating initiatives, digital activity, and account-based marketing tactics, while equipping sales teams with tools to win and retain customers.
• Lead the planning and delivery of trade events and sponsorships – from stand design and activations to pre- and post-event communications.
• Develop creative campaigns across coffee, equipment, and complementary beverage products, collaborating with partners on co-branded activity, seasonal concepts, and product launches.
• Oversee digital channels, including e-commerce and social media, to drive independent customer sales and raise brand visibility.
• Manage brand launches, product strategies, partnerships, and other key marketing initiatives.
• Coordinate agencies and creative partners to deliver high-quality campaigns on time and within budget.
• Manage the UK marketing budget, providing regular performance reporting and analysis.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a Marketing Executive, fostering creativity and collaboration.
• Keep up to date with market trends and category insights, identifying white space opportunities and supporting future growth strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

• Motivated and creative marketer with experience in B2B, foodservice, FMCG, or hot beverages.
• Degree or professional marketing qualification preferred but not essential.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to write clear briefs, evaluate creative work, and deliver campaigns end-to-end.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in people and agency management.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, including search and social channels, is advantageous.
• Flexible approach with the ability to travel and adapt working hours when required.

Salary: Competitive

If you want more information, please contact Alice Redmond today.