Global Assistant Brand Manager

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Global Assistant Brand Manager, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, to become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based at Blackfriars on London’s Victoria Embankment, just a short walk from Blackfriars tube. This is a full-time temporary role for 3 months (with the potential that this could be extended), requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £48,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and tenacious marketer to join the Rexona Innovation team where you will be responsible for working on the next core restage for the #1 deo brand globally.

We have great ambitions for the future growth of the brand, rooted in understanding our consumers better than anyone else, and delivering to their needs. This role will be critical in the core team to develop & deploy blockbuster core innovations that solve consumers efficacy needs, tap into emerging wellness and biocompatible personal care trends and address our future sustainability challenges. Plus helping to shape the future of our innovation funnel and brand architecture. This is a truly exciting opportunity to help craft the direction of the brand, and deliver truly disruptive, relevant and desirable innovation on the cornerstone brand in the category, having a real impact on people’s lives and the planet.

The role will interface with Creative and PR agencies and other external partners and internally the Rexona Brand Lead, Rexona Engagement team and deos innovation, R&D, supply chain and finance teams.

This will give high visibility with senior stakeholders and a great opportunity to strengthen the candidate’s leadership skills, as well as be part of a highly motivated and passionate cross-functional team!

Key Responsibilities

• To support Line Manager in the development of key BG innovation project, that will drive thought leadership and share gain in our key markets (Brazil, Mexico, UK, Germany).
• Support the development of insight-driven brand strategy and plans to drive long term growth.
• Lead the production and final asset delivery of our Social first campaign for LATAM markets (BR, MX lead markets) including market liaison
• Lead our step into the clean space, the follow on from brand’s next core relaunch including 6P development: work on defining the concept for the innovation
• Collaborate effectively with cross functional teams to lead for the project objectives and meet launch deadlines.
• To build, and gain approval of, robust business cases on all innovation projects.
• To support in the development of clear and inspiring marketing briefs for external agencies to create campaigns.
• Management of key brand operational activities.
• To support the brand team with any ad hoc projects.
• Close collaborations with clusters and local teams for the key lead markets.

Key Requirements

• FMCG marketing experience in a Global team and/or a local team in any region globally with a strong consumer focus preferably focusing on innovation and/or activation OR experience in a communication agency role (creative, PR, digital) with proven project management experience of delivering campaigns for international markets.
• A passion for understanding consumers and shoppers, finding insight and turning it into disruptive solutions
• Proven experience in project management and in working with large, global cross-functional teams and agencies Proven experience managing comms development
• Ideally experience in understanding complexities of R&D, Supply Chain, CMI and Legal
• Entrepreneurial mindset, challenging the status quo to have stronger impact
• A positive and can-do attitude, rigour, and ability to hold yourself (and others) accountable.
• Sense of Aesthetics, eye to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work and not settling for “good enough”.
• External focus, aware of what is happening in movement and planet beyond your job spec
• Excellent written and spoken communication and IT skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Additional Information

Blackfriars working environment:

• Iconic location on the Victoria embankment, modern working environment
• Short walk from Blackfriars station
• Staff shop discounted products
• Free tea & coffee facilities
• Onsite Deli and a restaurant open for breakfast and lunch
• Gym is available for use subscription required.