Brand Manager (FMCG Food) - Licensing Partnerships

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Brand Manager to join a leading global food & drinks business.

This role offers the perfect blend of portfolio management, execution, and activation, focusing on a flagship brand with a focus on managing licensing partnerships with an exciting mix of established and high-growth retail and food & drinks brands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead portfolio management and cross-brand initiatives, ensuring alignment with category and brand strategies
• Generate and develop NPD ideas, driving projects from concept to implementation
• Spearhead cross-functional teams to deliver local NPD projects and execute brand/shopper initiatives
• Develop and execute through-the-line activations, including ATL, PR & shopper marketing
• Own brand & portfolio performance monitoring & reporting
• Manage stakeholder relationships, representing UK interests to global teams
• Full A&P budget management
• The Ideal Candidate:

We're seeking a passionate, entrepreneurial, and confident Brand Manager with:

• Proven brand management experience, particularly in leading major product launches
• Strong track record in innovation development and project management
• Ability to inspire and engage teams, turning ideas into action
• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills
• Analytical mindset with a proactive and challenging approach
• Strong communicator, both verbally and in presentations

Location: Berkshire (3 days/week in the office)

Package: £50 - 60k + bonus + benefits

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a market-leading brand in a dynamic, global company. If you're ready to make your mark on a flagship brand, we'd love to hear from you.