Back to search
The Advocate Group is proud to represent UK’s largest independent drinks distributor in their search for a Brand Manager to join their UK team on a newly acquired globally leading brand.
The Role:
We are looking for a Brand Manager to lead brand strategy and trade marketing execution in the UK. Here’s how:
- Develop and implement brand strategy, ensuring strong market positioning across the on-trade and off-trade channels.
- Work closely with sales team to drive brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Manage trade marketing initiatives, including promotions, activations, and merchandising.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brand owners, suppliers, and key industry stakeholders.
- Track and analyse brand performance, identifying opportunities for growth and optimisation.
- Manage budgets and brand compliance, ensuring all activities align with marketing objectives.
- Represent the brand at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
About You:
- Proven brand activation and trade marketing experience, preferably with premium brands.
- Strong understanding of the UK drinks market, particularly the on-trade channel but off-trade experience is also preferrable.
- Commercially driven, with excellent analytical and project management skills.
- Passionate about the drinks industry and bringing brands to life.
Benefits:
- Quarterly bonus.
- 22 days’ holiday + bank holidays + birthday + Christmas closure.
- Profit share scheme after 3 years.
- Hybrid working: 3 days in London office.
- Dog-friendly office, monthly team socials, and a fantastic company culture!
If this sounds like your next challenge, I’d love to hear from you!
Get in touch with Erin at the Advocate Group or APPLY NOW to be considered for this exciting vacancy.
The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
