Brand Manager

  • The Oval Partnership
  • Woolston, Warrington
  • Jan 17, 2026
Contractor Sales & Marketing

Job Description

We are currently recruiting a commercially driven Brand Manager to join the UK arm of a specialist European Food Group for a 12 month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, the Brand Manager will lead and execute the annual commercial marketing plan for an established portfolio, overseeing a dedicated marketing budget across digital and social channels.

Responsibilities of the Brand Manager (FTC) include:

  • Deliver and monitor brand business strategy & plan
  • Develop plans that grow market share and maximise revenue and profit.
  • Management of product portfolio, quality monitoring and connected action plans, product launches/delists, & packaging changes including redesign rollout 2026.
  • Execution of new launch campaigns
  • Develop all communications and activation plans
  • Responsible for digital management for brand. (SEO, email newsletters, paid advertising)
  • Responsible for management of marketing budget
  • Analyse market data, track and monitor performance vs. plan and recommend corrective action as required
  • Manage relationship with all agency partners (e.g. digital, creative, mailing house, photographers, home economists)
  • Maintain knowledge on upcoming market changes
  • Work with Sales to recommend and agree financial targets

Additional:

  • Contract term: 12 months, starting March 2026
  • Hybrid working policy: 2-3 days in the office
  • Flexible working hours
  • Will consider 4 day a week part time option