Job Description The Brand Manager is responsible for the delivery of brand plans within a category group that covers both Valeo-owned brands and retailer-owned brands. They are the leaders and steward of initiatives within the brands plans. We are looking for a Brand Manager to join our team on a 9 month fixed term contract. This role will be hybrid, spending 2/3 days per week at our Wallingford site Hit or beat budget targets on the category group Strong stewardship of initiatives within the brand plans Strong monthly reporting on their initiatives (board-level standards) Strong contribution to building a “Valeo Brand Building Framework” and ensure a consistent and excellent use Strong contribution to the annual strategy review Strong leadership of the quarterly update on the initiatives Very strong marketing budget compliance and optimisation (Core marketing, ASOH, shopper marketing) Very strong cross-functional collaboration Valued representation of brand externally esp. with retailers Very strong overseeing and inspiration of the “Consumer is Boss” plan (regular connections with the consumers)