Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy related business includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer Foods, and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of €1bn per year, it is one of the world’s leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the dairy business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers.
Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients, and consumer foods business – a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe.
We have an unrivalled dairy consumer brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy, and plant spreads brands: Dairygold, Low Low, Pure and Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children’s cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine, and Charleville Cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland, and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business.
Exciting Opportunity: Senior Brand Manager - 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Egham, UK
Are you a talented Senior Brand Manager seeking a challenge? Join our dynamic team at Kerry Dairy Consumer Foods, and play a key role in our vision to Re-Imagine Dairy through innovation and sustainability to inspire a better future. We're looking for a passionate individual to lead our brand to future success.
As a Senior Brand Manager, you will be at the forefront of shaping our brand's journey. Working in conjunction with the Marketing Manager, you will spearhead the building, development, and launch of an exciting branded dairy proposition, driving innovation and market disruption. Your creative instincts and market acumen will be put to the test as you collaborate with key agency partners to develop an inspiring creative platform and consumer campaign that unlocks the full potential of our brand through various brand communications channels, including social media and digital touchpoints.
In this role, you will lead and run crucial elements of the Integrated Marketing Communications and Launch Activation Plan, ensuring seamless coordination with our agency partners for a successful product launch. Your ability to influence and build effective relationships will be instrumental in working with commercial colleagues to secure listings and distribution with key customers.
You will also be the driving force behind tracking and evaluating in-market performance, utilizing your analytical skills and commercial acumen to identify opportunities to accelerate and optimize brand performance, ensuring we meet our business and commercial metrics.
Why Join Us?
At Kerry, we promote an agile working model that offers the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements, with minimum two days in the Egham office in the UK and occasional travel to Naas, Ireland (as required). As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our brand's success, driving growth and innovation, all while being part of a collaborative and passionate team.
- Degree qualified in a relevant field
- Demonstrable experience in Brand Marketing roles, ideally within the FMCG industry
- A track record of success in driving brand growth and achieving objectives
Technical Knowledge & Experience Requirements- Proficiency in artwork and repro processes, ensuring excellence in brand representation
- Proven experience in successful creative development and leading Inter Agency Teams & Integrated Marketing Communications Planning
- Desirable experience in both smaller start-ups or scale-ups and larger branded portfolios, showcasing adaptability and versatility
- Strong Social & Digital capabilities with evidence of utilizing these channels to drive brand growth and performance
- Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills at senior levels within and outside the organization, ensuring effective collaboration and support
Ready to embark on an exciting journey with us? Apply now and become an integral part of our growth story!
Opportunity for career development, matched pension scheme to up to 10% and access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform.
In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.
One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life.
One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together.
We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.
Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
Get in touch today- we look forward to meeting you!