Marketing Manager

One of UK’s fastest growing privately owned desserts manufacturers has created an opportunity for a Marketing Manager to join the team. The business has established themselves as one of the leading suppliers within the category they operate. Producing high quality branded and private label products the business has a strong presence across the grocery multiples and Foodservice channels. They remain highly profitable and they have recently invested their production facilities. Following growth of their UK business, they are now looking to appoint a Marketing Manager. As Marketing Manager, you will take full responsibility for the development of two key brands which are currently sold into both retail and Foodservice customers. Accounts within the portfolio include, Waitrose, Ocado, Prezzo, Pizza Express, Zizi and Ask to name a few. Reporting into the Sales Director you will work closely with the entire Sales team as well as the Category and NPD teams.

Responsibilities

take full responsibility for the development of two key brands sold into retail and Foodservice customers; creating a Social Media plan; developing a marketing plan for each customer; developing the online website store; managing tasting sessions and menu reviews; managing the brand partners; conducting market research to accelerate the brands growth; working closely with Sales, Category and NPD teams

Requirements

degree educated (Marketing); minimum of three years marketing or brand management experience within the food industry; highly ambitious; interest in food; results driven; real team player