Brand Manager - Mr Kipling
Based in St Albans/Hybrid
Permanent
As our next Brand Manager, you'll play a vital role in driving growth for our iconic Mr Kipling brand. We seek a commercially astute, results driven and experienced brand manager to take ownership of specific areas of the brand portfolio, focusing on quality improvement, innovation, and new initiatives. Financial analysis, project management, and brand planning are key components of the role, responsible for delivering growth plans in a supportive and inclusive environment.
As a Brand Manager, you are a capable strategic thinker with a strong bias for action and a high degree of personal accountability. Commercially aware, analytical, and inclusive in your mindset. As part of the Mr Kipling team, you'll relish taking ownership of specific areas of the brand portfolio and focus on growth plans. This will involve step changing the quality of Pies & Tarts, developing innovation, and landing new initiatives within everyday large cakes.
With a team ethos that encourages individuality, you'll have the opportunity to bring your own ideas and creativity to the table. As a brand manager, you'll also be expected to balance professionalism with warmth, connecting with colleagues and customers alike in an authentic manner. This combination of strategic thinking, action-oriented approach, and personal touch ensures that growth is not just achieved, but sustained over time.
The Key Requirements...
1. At least 3 years of experience in marketing within a market leading FMCG organisation.
2. Brand management (delivery) experience.
3. A commercially and analytically aware individual
4. Strong experience of working cross-functionally and leading projects to successful in-market delivery.
As one of the UK's top food manufacturers, we are focused on growth and transformation. Join us to play a key role in brand ownership, with opportunities for advancement into other categories and more senior roles within Premier. We value our people and our rich history of iconic brands. Our mission is to enrich lives through food, promoting healthier lifestyles and striving to be an employer of choice.
At Premier Foods, we are a business where passion meets purpose, and we're committed to creating sustainable, healthier lifestyles for our consumers through the brands we create. You will be part of a wider team that spans innovation design to commercial activation in UK retailers, making you a key player in the success of our business.
You won't be a role without responsibility. In this role, you'll be autonomous from day one, working in an environment where every individual can flourish and contribute their best.
Premier Foods is dedicated to nurturing and developing our people, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. We recognise that our success is driven by the talent and dedication of our people, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
The Benefits and Perks...
5. Company Car Allowance
6. Bonus
7. Company Pension
8. Flexible Working
9. Holiday Purchase Scheme
10. Hybrid working
11. Private Medical Insurance
12. Sharesave Scheme
13. The Hamper - our employee discount platform
14. Brand new office in a historic town with shops, restaurants and parks nearby
The Next Step...
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.
A great British food company
Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.
Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.