Own Label Brand Manager

Own Label Brand Manager

Based in St Albans with 50% WFH

Permanent

Taking ownership of the Own label Category. Supporting the Customer Brand Controller in driving strategic direction & continual success. An exciting & varied role, working across multiple categories with Major UK Supermarkets, leading the day-to-day initiatives. Everything we do must be commercially effective, based on a deep financial understanding - striving for results through cross functional working. This role is pivotal to the success of both the existing portfolio and new product launches

What we need from you...?

• A strong bias for action, demonstrated ability to work agilely and at pace in a fast-moving dynamic environment
• A self starter, with the ability to work independently & take ownership
• Working with UK Retailers, understanding consumer & customer needs within the Own label market
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, with attention to detail
• Commercial orientation - comfortable with data analysis & experience of P&L management
• Passionate & a desire to make a difference
• FMCG experience desirable

What you'll be doing...?

To support the wider team on a day-to-day basis, working on key initiatives and strengthening the cross-functional working. Responsive to day-to-day adhoc requests and project ownership from start to launch

Project Management & Execution:

• Confident in leading a cross functional team and managing complex stakeholder relationships
• Adopting a curious mind set and a creative approach in overcoming objections and solving problems
• Ability to manage multiple projects, course correct and activate contingencies with pace and agility

P&L Management:

• P&L Ownership - Managing & Analysing, with ability to identify key drivers
• Create Propositions - using financial information to deliver recommendations
• Strategic Planning - leading commercial planning to build longer term proposals

Strategic Thinking:

• Demonstrate thinking beyond the isolated proposition, considering needs of both Premier Foods and our customers

Portfolio Management:

• Take full and proactive ownership of the category portfolio
• Confident in using available data to identify risks & opportunities, clearly communicating to key stakeholders

Insight:

• In conjunction with risk management, ability to use multiple data sources & translate to give clarity on prioritised action plans
• Full understanding of the Customer - their strategies & needs to build an aligned solution
• The development of compelling and tailored commercial 'stories' to create impactful presentations

What we offer you in return...?

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• Bonus
• Up to 7.5% pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Wide range of online and in-house training
• Access to an employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers

Ready to apply...?

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

A great British food company 

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.