Marketing Manager, Branded Food - 12 Month FTC

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Marketing Manager – Branded Food & Beverage (FMCG)

FTC 12 Month Contract

Location: London Area (2 days per week in the office)

Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

TalentPool is proud to be partnering with a global leader in the food and beverage industry, renowned for its portfolio of much-loved household brands.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Marketing Manager to take ownership of a high-performing brand within the UK business. As Marketing Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and driving the brand’s growth agenda, overseeing brand strategy, performance, innovation, and communication across the UK market. You’ll also have the opportunity to lead and develop a Brand Manager and ABM.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of brand strategy, delivering growth across the 4Ps.
• Own the innovation pipeline – from concept to launch – ensuring strong local execution and global alignment.
• Manage and optimise Pack Price Architecture, driving value and profitability across the portfolio.
• Monitor brand performance, using data and insights to inform decisions and identify opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Category, Finance, and Global Brand teams to ensure flawless delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a Brand Manager & ABM, fostering a culture of high performance and creativity.
• Act as a key influencer across the wider marketing organisation, contributing to the long‑term brand and business vision.

About You

• Proven track record in brand management or marketing within FMCG (ideally food & beverage).
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing brand P&L and strategic planning.
• Confident leader with influencing skills and the ability to work effectively across global teams.
• Passionate about brands, innovation, and consumer insight-driven marketing.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Marketing

Industries: Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Retail