Responsibilities

• Own and develop relationships with brand owners
• Deliver the budgeted brand P&L as per KPIs (internal and external) and own and manage the Consumer Investment brand budget
• Lead brand contract renewal negotiations to create long-term sustainable partnerships
• Develop and execute the annual retail brand plan which includes range management: core range, product lifecycle, delist/exit, SLOB, NPD pipeline: Business case and launch plan
• Shape the future direction of the brands you manage through strategic thinking and commercial insight
• Build and manage product portfolios, including core range management, innovation pipelines and product lifecycle planning
• Identify opportunities for growth through category, shopper and consumer insights
• Partner with internal teams to successfully deliver new product launches and strategic initiatives
• Demonstrate a consultative selling approach through knowledge of category, shopper and consumer utilising the communication skills training provided.
• Contribute to the wider development of brand strategy and business growth plans

Requirements

• Have strong commercial instincts and enjoy making decisions that drive growth
• Think strategically whilst remaining focused on delivery
• Build trusted relationships quickly and influence effectively at all levels
• Are highly resilient and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoy analysing data, identifying opportunities and turning insight into action
• Take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery
• Can navigate ambiguity and solve problems with confidence
• Naturally bring people together to achieve shared goals

Preferred

• Experience in buying, sales, customer category management or managing commercial portfolios would be beneficial.
• FMCG experience is not essential, and candidates from other sectors are encouraged to apply.