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

BRAND MANAGER / SENIOR BRAND MANAGER THIS ROLE IS ALSO OPEN TO AGENCY-SIDE CANDIDATES - ACCOUNT DIRECTOR / BRAND STRATEGIST 9mths FTC Maternity Cover (may extend to 12mths) FMCG SECTOR £75-85k Pro-rata HERTFORDSHIRE (HYBRID/VERY 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/Flexible. Start ASAP! This role requires someone who is a strong Brand Manager who can successfully lead complex projects and drive innovation across the business. ESSENTIAL SKILLS INCLUDE: • Innovation Leadership - Direct experience leading Innovation & MPD initiatives (Market Product Development) • Ownership of innovation pipelines from concept through to execution • Strong Brand Management within a leading FMCG environment • Comfortable partnering across marketing, commercial and cross-functional teams • Experience managing multiple stakeholders across complex development projects • Project Leadership - Evidence of leading large-scale, cross-functional projects • Strong PM capability rather than purely operational & brand management • Able to drive delivery, manage timelines, influence stakeholders and maintain momentum across multiple workstreams. • Able to build & manage strategic relationships • Strong collaboration with commercial partners and broader business functions. Focusing 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.