Average Brand Manager salary in the UK

Senior Brand Manager - Ambient Food Products Location: Brentwood (Hybrid / Office-based 3 days per week - car driver essential) Salary £50,000-£65,000 DOE + Benefits Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for food, ready to take ownership of a major ambient food portfolio with a leading UK food manufacturers? We've partnered with an established, premium food business operating in over 40 countries worldwide, with ambitious expansion plans and an exciting innovation pipeline. With a portfolio worth over £100m at RSP in the UK market alone, this is a rare opportunity to join a trusted category leader at a time of significant growth and development. The Role This is a truly end-to-end brand management position where you'll take full ownership of a large and growing portfolio of ambient products. From initial data analysis and consumer insights right through to final execution and evaluation, you'll lead every stage of the marketing mix. You'll work both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams within the business, managing the complete 4Ps (product, price, place, promotion) for your portfolio. This role combines strategic brand planning with hands-on project delivery, offering the perfect platform for someone who wants to see their initiatives through from concept to market impact. Working closely with digital, innovation, technical, and commercial teams, you'll develop and implement integrated marketing plans that drive growth and strengthen brand positioning. You'll also have the opportunity to shape brand direction with senior stakeholders and manage external agency partners. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of the product portfolio - developing marketing plans through to implementation and evaluationLeading consumer insights and research to drive range optimisation and innovationManaging packaging development in alignment with technical teamsBudget management and financial accountabilityRegular performance reporting and KPI tracking to senior leadershipDeveloping and executing impactful integrated campaigns across channelsStrategic planning and pro-active management of the full marketing mix What We're Looking For Essential: Proven experience in brand management within FMCG consumables (B2C environment)Strong analytical and data analysis capabilities (Circana/Kantar/YouGov or similar)Understanding of commercial context and full marketing mixCreative mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategiesExcellent project management skills with ability to work independentlyDegree qualification to 2:1 standard or equivalentGenuine passion for food and consumer trends Highly Desirable: Experience within the food industryCIM, marketing qualification or MBA Personal Attributes: Entrepreneurial "can do" attitude with drive to deliver resultsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsTeam player able to work with diverse teams across locationsFlexible and adaptable to changing business environmentsHands-on approach with ability to manage projects end-to-end What's On Offer The opportunity to take genuine ownership of a significant, growing portfolioWork with a premium brand and trusted market leaderBe part of an ambitious, multi-cultural business with global reachInvolvement in exciting innovation and new product developmentSupportive team environment with access to senior leadershipCompetitive salary and benefits packageOffice-based role (3 days per week) in Brentwood. If you're looking for a senior brand role where you can combine analytical rigour with creativity, work autonomously while collaborating across functions, and genuinely influence the strategic direction of major food brands, please apply. Benefits Annual holiday allowance 25 days. After 4 years completed service, it will increase to 26 days and after 5 years completed service it will increase to 28 days.Employees will be given the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per holiday.Length of service recognition awards.Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%.Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary.Occupational maternity pay plus SMP.Accident Cover: Disability compensation Payment.Medicash Cash Plan: Paid Individual Cover or Family. Employee has the option to increase the benefit.Employee Star Award.Employee Assistance Programme.Lunches: Free every day on site (equates to value of £700).Free drinks available all day on site.Quarterly Staff Samples.Staff shop.Heavily subsidised sports and social events.Annual company BBQ.Annual flu vaccination voucher

Senior Brand Manager - Ambient Food Products Location: Dartford (Hybrid / Office-based 3 days per week - car driver essential) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for food, ready to take ownership of a major ambient food portfolio with a leading UK food manufacturers? We've partnered with an established, premium food business operating in over 40 countries worldwide, with ambitious expansion plans and an exciting innovation pipeline. With a portfolio worth over £100m at RSP in the UK market alone, this is a rare opportunity to join a trusted category leader at a time of significant growth and development. The Role This is a truly end-to-end brand management position where you'll take full ownership of a large and growing portfolio of ambient products. From initial data analysis and consumer insights right through to final execution and evaluation, you'll lead every stage of the marketing mix. You'll work both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams within the business, managing the complete 4Ps (product, price, place, promotion) for your portfolio. This role combines strategic brand planning with hands-on project delivery, offering the perfect platform for someone who wants to see their initiatives through from concept to market impact. Working closely with digital, innovation, technical, and commercial teams, you'll develop and implement integrated marketing plans that drive growth and strengthen brand positioning. You'll also have the opportunity to shape brand direction with senior stakeholders and manage external agency partners. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of the product portfolio - developing marketing plans through to implementation and evaluationLeading consumer insights and research to drive range optimisation and innovationManaging packaging development in alignment with technical teamsBudget management and financial accountabilityRegular performance reporting and KPI tracking to senior leadershipDeveloping and executing impactful integrated campaigns across channelsStrategic planning and pro-active management of the full marketing mix What We're Looking For Essential: Proven experience in brand management within FMCG consumables (B2C environment)Strong analytical and data analysis capabilities (Circana/Kantar/YouGov or similar)Understanding of commercial context and full marketing mixCreative mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategiesExcellent project management skills with ability to work independentlyDegree qualification to 2:1 standard or equivalentGenuine passion for food and consumer trends Highly Desirable: Experience within the food industryCIM, marketing qualification or MBA Personal Attributes: Entrepreneurial "can do" attitude with drive to deliver resultsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsTeam player able to work with diverse teams across locationsFlexible and adaptable to changing business environmentsHands-on approach with ability to manage projects end-to-end What's On Offer The opportunity to take genuine ownership of a significant, growing portfolioWork with a premium brand and trusted market leaderBe part of an ambitious, multi-cultural business with global reachInvolvement in exciting innovation and new product developmentSupportive team environment with access to senior leadershipCompetitive salary and benefits packageOffice-based role (3 days per week) in Dartford. If you're looking for a senior brand role where you can combine analytical rigour with creativity, work autonomously while collaborating across functions, and genuinely influence the strategic direction of major food brands, please apply. Benefits Annual holiday allowance 25 days. After 4 years completed service, it will increase to 26 days and after 5 years completed service it will increase to 28 days.Employees will be given the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per holiday.Length of service recognition awards.Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%.Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary.Occupational maternity pay plus SMP.Accident Cover: Disability compensation Payment.Medicash Cash Plan: Paid Individual Cover or Family. Employee has the option to increase the benefit.Employee Star Award.Employee Assistance Programme.Lunches: Free every day on site (equates to value of £700).Free drinks available all day on site.Quarterly Staff Samples.Staff shop.Heavily subsidised sports and social events.Annual company BBQ.Annual flu vaccination voucher

Brand Ambassador - Belgium/Luxembourg Location: Belgium/Luxembourg (Field-Based Role covering both areas)Salary: €38,000-€40,000 + 25% Bonus + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Package Our client is a dynamic, family-run wine and spirits company known for its unique and eclectic portfolio of premium brands. With five successful and distinctive brands under their belt, they have cultivated a strong international presence, partnering with affiliates globally to distribute and activate their products. As the business continues to grow across Italy, they are now seeking a Brand Ambassador to elevate their presence across Belgium and Luxembourg, working with high-energy on-trade accounts and developing relationships that bring the brands to life on the ground. Key Requirements We are seeking an energetic and commercially driven Brand Ambassador with proven success in on-trade sales and brand activation. You will bring a strong understanding of the alcohol beverage industry, the ability to thrive in a field-based role, and the confidence to build partnerships that generate results. Essential: Sales experience in the alcohol beverage or food industryDemonstrated success in on-premise activation and wholesaler engagementStrong interpersonal and relationship-building skillsHighly self-motivated, hands-on, and capable of working autonomouslyExperience managing trade marketing initiatives and client-facing promotionsBased in Belgium or Luxembourgwith extensive travel across Fluent in English and Flemish/Dutch with a good working knowledge of FrenchFull driving licence Desirable: Existing network in Belgium/Luxembourgon-trade (bars, restaurants, nightclubs)Prior experience with importers or distributors in the alcohol sector Role & Responsibilities Reporting to the International Sales Director and working alongside the Regional Market Manager, this is a high-impact, field-based role focused on both commercial delivery and brand building. Key responsibilities include: Developing distribution and visibility via tastings, incentives, and brand activationsDriving volume growth through engagement campaigns in key accountsBuilding and managing strong relationships with wholesaler partners and their sales teamsGenerating new business through 20+ account meetings per week which may include hosting parties and tastings at evenings and weekendsCreating and executing activation programmes across bars, restaurants, and nightlife venuesSupporting pricing strategies and ensuring brand consistencyAllocating one day per week to administrative tasks; spending the rest in the fieldRepresenting the brand at trade shows, sales meetings, and industry eventsRotating across sub-regions monthly to maximise market coverageExpected to work from home on Monday to deal with admin, expenses, diary management etc and travel the rest of the week Package & Benefits Base Salary: €38,000-€40,000Bonus: Up to 25% performance-basedTravel Expenses: €1,000-€1,500/monthCar Allowance: €400-€500/monthTechnology Support: Up to €1,000 for laptopAccess to annual sales conferences, a fun and high-energy culture, and the chance to be part of a purpose-driven premium brand portfolio Selection Process Initial Interview (via Teams) with the International Sales Director and Brand Ambassador - Belgium/LuxembourgSecond Interview with the International Sales DirectorFinal Stage: Completion of a DISC personality assessment