Marketing Manager - Food Portfolio

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Marketing Manager to drive growth through innovative product development and brand strategy. This pivotal role involves leading a talented marketing team, managing substantial advertising budgets, and crafting compelling brand experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in FMCG, particularly within the food sector, and demonstrate a proven track record in executing creative marketing strategies. Join this forward-thinking company at a crucial stage of its expansion and make a significant impact on its portfolio of market-leading products.

Qualifications

• Several years of FMCG marketing experience, preferably in food.
• Strong commercial acumen and P+L management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on NPD-led product ranges and integrated brand experiences.
• Manage a 7-figure advertising budget and develop communication campaigns.

Skills

FMCG Marketing Experience

Creative Idea Execution

P+L Management

Sales Tracking Systems Knowledge

Category and Brand Strategy Development

Executional Marketing Levers Understanding

Multi-Market Brand Management

Job description

Location - Greater London (30 mins via train from Central)

WFH / WFO - 3 days in the office, 2 at home (flexible working hours possible)

Salary - c80k + Bonus + Benefits

My client is a category leading FMCG business seeking an ambitious, curious, and strategic Marketing Manager to join their team. The role involves developing the core business and expanding into new categories through NPD, to grow their portfolio of market-leading products.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Brand Manager looking to advance or an experienced Marketing Manager aiming to progress. The ideal candidate will have risen through the ranks in a leading FMCG food company with strong marketing fundamentals and blue-chip training.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading a team of brand marketing professionals on an exciting, NPD-led product range.
• Creating cross-channel integrated brand experiences to shape the company's vision and strategy.
• Managing a 7-figure advertising budget and developing communication campaigns.
• Collaborating with the Category and Sales teams across food service and consumer channels for market execution.

Requirements for a Marketing Manager:

• Several years of FMCG (preferably food) marketing experience.
• Proven ability to take creative ideas from conception to execution.
• Experience managing P+L and strong commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of sales tracking systems.
• Experience in category and brand strategy development.
• Understanding of executional marketing levers.
• Experience managing brands across multiple markets.

As a Marketing Manager, you will be:

• Curious, entrepreneurial, and strategic.
• Driven with a proactive attitude.
• Able to derive insights from data and make recommendations.

This role offers an exciting chance to join a well-known FMCG business at a pivotal point in its growth.