Brand Manager (Innovation)

Brand Manager (9-12 Month FTC) Location: Hybrid (London/Home-based) Salary: Up to £75,000 + benefits Contract: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) About the RoleWe're partnering with a leading business in the FMCG Food & Beverage sector to recruit an experienced Brand Manager for a 9-month maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established consumer brand and make an immediate impact. We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running, leading key brand projects, managing multiple stakeholders and delivering commercial initiatives within a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role would suit an experienced Brand Manager or Senior Brand Manager who enjoys working cross-functionally, driving projects forward and bringing brands to life through strong execution. Key Responsibilities • Lead cross-functional brand projects from planning through to execution, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines and commercial objectives. • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Category, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D and external agency partners. • Support the development and execution of annual brand plans and marketing strategies. • Deliver product launches, brand campaigns and commercial initiatives across multiple channels. • Manage external agencies to ensure campaigns are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard. • Use consumer, shopper and market insights to identify opportunities for brand growth. • Monitor campaign performance and make data-led recommendations to optimise results. • Support innovation and NPD initiatives where appropriate, working closely with cross-functional teams throughout the development process. About YouYou'll already be operating as a Brand Manager or Senior Brand Manager within an FMCG or consumer products environment and will be comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously. You'll bring: • Experience managing brands within FMCG or consumer products. • Proven project management skills, with experience delivering complex cross-functional initiatives. • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. • Experience working collaboratively with Sales, Category, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D and external agencies. • Strong commercial awareness and an organised, delivery-focused approach. • Experience launching products, campaigns or major brand initiatives. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience leading innovation or NPD projects would be advantageous but is not essential. Why Apply? • Join a recognised leader within the FMCG Food & Beverage sector. • Take ownership of high-profile brand projects. • Work with experienced cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment. • Competitive salary of up to £75,000 plus benefits. • Immediate start available. If you're an experienced Brand Manager or Senior Brand Manager looking for your next opportunity and are available (or becoming available soon), we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.