Marketing Manager - Field Based

Sodexo; Eccles; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in services is seeking a proactive Field Based Marketing Manager to champion the Modern Recipe brand across the UK. The role involves leading the brand plan, executing seasonal campaigns, and collaborating with various teams to enhance product visibility. Ideal candidates will have strong B2C marketing experience, a background in food or hospitality, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Salary ranges from £49,600 to £57,700 per annum, complemented by benefits including a company car and bonuses.

Benefits

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts to over 1,900 brands

Gym discount

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Professional experience in food or hospitality industry.
• Strong brand and commercial marketing background.
• Experience working with multi-cultural teams/environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the annual brand plan for Modern Recipe.
• Collaborate with culinary teams to showcase new product development.
• Monitor sales performance to support decision-making.

Skills

B2C marketing

Brand development

Time management

Customer-centric approach

Commercial marketing

Job description

We’re looking for a proactive and brand‑savvy Field Based Marketing Manager to champion the Modern Recipe brand across our sites. In this role, you’ll lead the deployment of marketing standards, deliver seasonal campaigns, and drive performance through strategic brand planning. If you thrive on collaboration, attention to detail, and making an impact on the ground—this is your opportunity to shape how our brand comes to life.

• Deliver the annual brand plan for Modern Recipe to drive sales/margin targets.
  Implement the pipeline of marketing and promotional activities spanning both online and offline channels to drive business growth e.g. via GP, ATV, patronage numbers.
  Monitor Modern Recipe’s financial and non‑financial performance using the sales dashboard, competitor, consumer & client feedback sources to support decision‑making and continuous improvement.
  Share best practice and learnings from each project with our network of global brand owners to support brand evolution.
• Execute seasonal refreshes and limited time offer campaigns.
  Collaborate with culinary and creative teams to showcase new product development and campaign activity within the customer journey to drive category penetration and margin.
  Work with Food To Go and Retail Packaged Goods brand managers to align new product and packaging development with overarching brand guidelines and Modern Recipe ethos.
  Support photo and video shoots of new product development or innovation for sales or deployment marketing collateral.
  Assist with price laddering & price banding recommendations to drive margin through F&B capture rate and SPH growth.
  Manage and update the recipe and product matrix.
• Professional experience in food or hospitality industry.
• Strong brand and commercial marketing background.
• B2C marketing experience across all channels.
• Experience in brand development and driving profitable sales in retail or hospitality.
• Customer‑centric and highly commercial.
• Passion and love of food and café culture within the UK & globally.
• Experience working with multi‑cultural teams/environments.
• Strong time‑management skills; ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Can‑do attitude and approach.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On‑Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

£49,600–£57,700 per annum plus bonus and company car. The role requires travelling to sites 4–5 days a week across the UK and occasional travel to Ireland and Northern Ireland. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as a Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, a gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.