Are you looking for your next challenge in a role that requires an analytical mindset within a huge global snacking/confectionary business within the FMCG space?

Do you have a passion for sales and marketing, and keen to learn and develop your skill set within a business that has an amazing collaborative culture?

If so, please read on – this role might just be for you!

Signature Career Management have partnered with a business who boast the fastest growing product in their category! This business has some amazing history, and is over 130 years old – the heritage, the culture, and the growth opportunity here makes it one to not miss! The business has a small product portfolio in the snacking/confect sector and has one of the best track records of internal development I have ever seen!

This is a marketing focused role mixed with product and project management. This is going to be the best move you will ever make. The role will report into the marketing manager, and you will have exposure to supporting on marketing in a more product/project management capacity. The role is a broad one so this role is going to be a great one to really grow your full skill set.

The role will be focused on liaising with global teams in adapting NPD/EPD for the UK market for example packaging and managing things from a UK side through to launch. The role will require amazing stakeholder management and communication skills, as well as requiring a highly organised and switched on individual. You will also support marketing across social media, sampling, artwork and packaging, and will be the best first step into marketing that you could make - this role covers the lot, and you will gain invaluable stakeholder management skills that don't normally occur so early on into someone's career!

If you want to take a significant step into the world of FMCG product and marketing with a well-recognised business globally, then this is the step for you!

Responsibilities include:

• Project delivery.
• Working with the brand marketing team on packaging, visualisation, and campaigns for product launches.
• Supporting on social media marketing.
• Working across multiple internal software’s.
• Working with several grocery retailers to ensure a smooth roll out of products.
• Ensuring key stakeholders are engaged in the project and held accountable for their deliverables.
• Building and understanding lead times for specific areas of product and packaging development, managing expectations of the business.
• Effective leadership and influence of cross-functional project teams
• Proposing actions to solve any deviations when they arise.

Successful candidates will be a ‘hands on’ Project Manager, with strong attention to detail. You will also hold the following experience/ attributes:

• FMCG/ Consumer Goods experience ideally.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Methodical and process orientated.
• Strong with Microsoft Office.
• Action orientated – goes the extra mile.
• Driven, engaging and an excellent communicator.

This is a rare opportunity in FMCG and one which you can really get your teeth into! If this sounds like something that will grab your attention, please don’t hesitate in applying.

To apply directly please send a copy of your CV to mike@signaturecm.co.uk or alternatively please apply via the link below.

Whilst we will always endeavor to respond to you, due to the high levels of applications we receive this isn’t always possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted for this role.

Please note Signature Career Management is acting as an employment agency.