Brand Manager / Senior Brand Manager (FTC 9mths mat cover)

BRAND MANAGER / SENIOR BRAND MANAGER 9mths FTC Maternity Cover (may extend to 12mths) FMCG SECTOR £65-75k Pro-rata HERTFORDSHIRE (HYBRID/FLEXIBLE) START ASAP Well recognised global FMCG drinks brand is looking for a Brand Manager or Senior Brand Manager for their 9-12mth FTC covering maternity leave in Hertfordshire. Hybrid. Start ASAP! Focussing on Accelerating Innovation & Innovation Lead, you will be joining a creative and supportive team driven to lead this agenda across the channels. You will be building collaborative and positive working relationships with the brand marketing community. You will need experience in managing projects and building strong stakeholder relationships. It is essential that you have previous brand leadership experience within FMCG, ideally working on a significant scale brand. You will be liaising with 3rd party creative & activation agencies, as well as strategic partners. A high level of brand P&L value management experience is required, as well as strong project management, planning and delivery skills. A key area for this role is having the creativity in delivering an inspiring and compelling vision and brand strategy. Other duties will include... • Experience in strategic brand and business planning with sound evidence of consumer & shopper insight-led strategy implementation. • Demonstrable track record of success driving a brand led agenda within commercial, matrix organisations, resulting in brand equity growth and enhanced business profitability • XF team management experience with ability to inspire, grow and develop people in a matrix structure. An exciting opportunity to join a well established & well recognised brand at a key part of their growth.