This role will appeal to a customer centric, sales focused marketing leader with a proven track record of developing and executing revenue generating programmes.
The client is a highly successful major player in the supply of quality frozen, chilled, fresh and ambient food to the UK catering industry. With revenues in excess of £2.3 billion it is renowned for its truly excellent and innovative products, superior customer service and the delivery of exceptional business growth. With strong market potential and a desire for future expansion, they wish to strengthen their marketing leadership team with this important strategic appointment.
Reporting to the Marketing Director and operating as his de facto No.2, your key responsibility will be to take ownership of all aspects of the company’s diverse brand portfolio, achieving the group’s strategies in a customer focused and insight driven way. Significantly you will interface cross-functionally with both internal and external customers, and suppliers/agencies, delivering innovative marketing programmes which enhance brand profile and sales profitability. Business planning, developing product/brand/channel strategies, project leadership, customer communications and PR management will also feature high on your list of priorities.
This is a full role embracing all aspects of the marketing mix. Of graduate calibre and preferably with a relevant professional qualification, you will combine strong general marketing experience with proven brand management expertise. Candidates with a background in food / catering / hospitality / beverage / retail / FMCG markets would be of specific interest. Particular knowledge of CRM / e-marketing / customer communications / PR would also be beneficial. As a sharp strategic and creative thinker, you will have the presence, stature and intellect to influence at all levels. By character you will be pragmatic, “hands on”, driven and passionate – able to handle the pressures of operating in “real world” marketing. Above all, your excellent communication skills and highly credible persona will allow you to win the hearts and minds of customers, colleagues and suppliers alike.
This is an exciting time to be joining this progressive and forward thinking group where the prospects for career development are outstanding. The remuneration package is first class and unlikely to pose a problem for the right candidate.
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