Job Description
As the Marketing Manager for our biscuits and cakes category, you'll be at the forefront of a newly created category group that includes some well-known brands like Balconi and Matthew Walker. This role is all about driving disruptive growth and establishing this category as a market leader. You’ll lead with an entrepreneurial mindset and excel in stakeholder management, both internally and externally.
What You’ll Do:
* Drive Results: Hit or beat budget financial targets and grow market shares.
* Create Brand Plans: Develop and deliver exceptional brand plans, maximizing available resources.
* Innovate and Learn: Implement outstanding learning plans with the capacity to dare, try, learn, and improve.
* Lead Reporting: Provide excellent quarterly reporting internally and prepare externally-facing versions.
* Analyse and Decide: Use excellent analytical thinking to root decision-making in logic and insights.
* Coach and Energise: Coach your team and others, energizing and educating them about our new category group.
* Manage Budgets: Own the marketing budget for the category group, covering core marketing, ASOH, and shopper marketing.
* Collaborate Cross-functionally: Foster excellent internal and cross-functional collaboration within the biscuits and cakes team.
* Represent Externally: Be the face of our biscuits and cakes brands, especially with retailers.
* Inspire Consumer Focus: Lead and inspire the “Consumer is Boss” plan, maintaining regular connections with consumers.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
* Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive and innovative approach with the ability to navigate a large organisation.
* Brand Building Excellence: Proven experience in creating and leading successful brand strategies.
* Leadership Skills: Strong ability to lead from the front and mobilize teams.
* Stakeholder Management: Excellent skills in managing both internal and external stakeholders effectively.
* Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills to drive logical and insightful decision-making.
* Collaboration: Ability to foster a collaborative environment and work effectively across functions.
At Valeo Foods UK, we’re committed to delighting our consumers with high-quality, innovative products. Join us, and you'll be part of a vibrant team that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
Additional Information
* 25 days + Bank Holidays
* Matched pension scheme
* Death in service
* Cycle to work scheme
* Canteen accessibility
* Retailer discount platform
* Staff discount