Brand Building Manager

Slough, UK

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Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Owns and scales a local brand and commercial agenda for a major product segment, delivering on plan development, campaign localization, NPI execution, and cross functional alignment to grow market share and ROI.

  • Lead local IWP plan execution including activations and NPIs on the EMEA roadmap.
  • Localize campaigns and create always-on content to lift brand visibility and commercial performance.
  • Translate market insights into action with strong analytics and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the Professional Interior Wall Paint segment locally, driving the brand and commercial agenda to deliver sustainable growth in market share, GIV, and volume.
  • Develop and deliver the annual local IWP brand plan, ensuring alignment with business unit mandates, commercial priorities, and the wider EMEA roadmap.
  • Contribute to local commercial and operational plans, while sharing market opportunities and insights with the EMEA brand and category teams.
  • Lead the local execution of IWP operating and commercial plans, including activations, new product introductions, and complexity reduction initiatives.
  • Own local IWP NPI projects agreed on the EMEA roadmap and ensure effective execution of key strategic initiatives in market.
  • Localise international campaigns in line with brand guidelines to maximise relevance and impact in the local market.
  • Develop local campaigns, promotions, and always-on content that drive brand visibility, engagement, and commercial performance.
  • Manage the relevant A&P budget and ensure activation investment is allocated effectively to deliver business results.
  • Keep local product documentation accurate, up to date, and compelling for customers and stakeholders.
  • Evaluate campaign and NPI performance, using data and insight to improve ROI and strengthen future activity.

Requirements

  • Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
  • Experience in brand building/marketing roles at a Senior Brand Building / Marketing Manager level.
  • Strong commercial acumen with excellent business analysis skills and the ability to translate insight into action.
  • Proven project management experience in a multidisciplinary environment, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • A pragmatic marketing mindset with a natural interest in local market dynamics and customer-unit needs.
  • Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate performance and identify actions to improve results.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English and the local language.

Preferred

  • A commercially minded brand leader who is comfortable owning a significant business segment and treating it as your own. Strong growth mindset.
  • Strategic in your thinking but hands-on in execution, with the ability to translate plans into impactful local activation.
  • Curious about market dynamics, customer needs, and opportunities to strengthen brand performance.
  • Collaborative and influential, with the confidence to align multiple stakeholders around a shared direction.
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Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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