Brand Manager Natures Menu

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Description

Your Role

Are you a passionate Brand Manager ready to drive the growth of a beloved brand in the UK market? Natures Menu is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team and make a significant impact. Reporting directly to the International Marketing Manager, you'll be instrumental in shaping and executing the brand's strategy, constantly seeking out new opportunities for expansion and ensuring our continued success.

What you will do

• Market & Consumer Expertise: Proactively identify growth opportunities by conducting in-depth monthly analyses of the competitive landscape and Natures Menu's brand performance.
• Brand Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and analyze brand performance metrics, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve business goals and drive success.
• Strategic Brand Planning: Support the development of annual brand plans by helping define innovation, media and communication strategies, and impactful consumer promotion activities to boost brand awareness and sales.
• Budget Ownership: Efficiently manage the marketing budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation to deliver strong results and maintain a healthy P&L.
• Campaign Execution: implement and monitor communication and media strategies (including digital, PR and more) for effective brand impact across all customer journeys.
• Innovation Support: Contribute to and support the execution of innovation projects within the UK market.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with various departments such as Sales Development, New Product Development (NPD), and Regulatory to ensure cohesive brand execution across all touchpoints.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in a Brand Management position, ideally with more than 5 years in a related or equivalent position
• Bachelor's degree in Business administration, Marketing or similar
• Fluent in English. Proficiency in Spanish, French, or Italian would be a plus.
• Strong analytical abilities, project management skills, and understanding of digital marketing tools, platforms and metrics
• You also possess a keen understanding of cultural nuances, enabling you to tailor strategies effectively for diverse consumer segments within the UK market.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model (2 days in the office, 3 days from home)

• Flexible working hours

• Breakfast and fresh fruit

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Modern co-working office at the heart of Southwark (London).

• Discount to the Hoxton hotels worldwide.

• Discount to gym classes in our offices, offered throughout the day

• Plenty of events and activities.

• Meet ups that include free drinks and food in our bar area.

• Access to Happibenefits Platform for shopper discounts, Cycle to work, Online GP Service, Employee Assistance Program and online health portal.

• Staff Discount on Natures Menu and Natures Variety Products (up to 50% off) and Hapi Employee Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Pension

• Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.

• Pet-friendly office

• Celebrations & Fun

If you don't meet all the requirements, don't worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed!

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company's success and the strength of our team. That's why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

Our Company

Natures Menu, part of Affinity Petcare S.A, is a rapidly growing pet food company with a state-of-the-art facility in Snetterton, Norfolk. Real in every way. Others claim it. We live it. Real ingredients, real expertise and a real passion for making a difference to your pet's wellbeing.

We have assembled a brilliant bunch of animal-loving people, all passionate about providing the nation's pets with natural, real meals they will love.

Affinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place.

Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.

So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint!

Want to know more about us?

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