- Monday to Friday
- Dynamic Importer & Distributor
- Exciting FMCG Opportunity
Talent Guardian is delighted to be working with a leading food and beverage importer and distributor, headquartered in London, to recruit an experienced
Brand Manager
- Our client represents a vibrant portfolio of 50+ global brands, supplying products across all major UK retail sectors.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a marketing professional seeking broad FMCG experience. You'll take ownership of both consumer and trade marketing for a diverse range of international food brands — blending strategic planning with hands-on commercial execution. If you're curious about world cuisines and passionate about consumer trends, this role offers the perfect fit.
What you'll be doing:
Working closely with the Sales team, you'll shape and deliver growth strategies across multiple channels — from major grocers to independents. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing annual brand plans to achieve budget targets.
- Managing relationships with overseas brand owners and providing regular reporting.
- Leading the marketing mix across trade and consumer channels.
- Managing marketing budgets, spend tracking, and supplier recharges.
- Building category and consumer insight using data tools like Kantar, NIQ, and Mintel.
- Identifying commercial opportunities through data analysis and market knowledge.
- Creating persuasive brand presentations and customer sell-in decks.
- Modelling promotional plans to optimise brand performance.
- Collaborating on NPD and supporting innovation pipelines from concept to launch.
- Managing creative, packaging, and research agency partnerships.
- Supporting internal communications and monitoring competitor activity.
What we're looking for:
- A professional marketing qualification.
- Strong commercial skills, including P&L management experience.
- Proficiency using category insight tools (Kantar, NIQ) to drive commercial decisions.
- A track record of delivering compelling brand presentations.
- Understanding of UK grocery customers, discounters, wholesalers, and independents.
- Experience managing complex, multi-brand portfolios.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- A self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude — and the ability to collaborate and influence across functions.
If you're a commercially-minded marketer with a passion for international food brands, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take your career global!