Brand Manager

Description:

Tarsh & Partners Marketing Recruitment is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Brand Manager to join a leading FMCG healthcare company based in Gloucestershire. This exciting 18-month maternity cover role, starting in January 2026, offers a fantastic opportunity to manage and grow a portfolio of trusted consumer healthcare brands.

In this role, you will play a key part in developing and executing strategic marketing plans, leading innovative product development, and ensuring the continued success of beloved brands within the healthcare space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a long-term strategic vision for assigned brands.

• Lead projects across new product development (NPD) and marketing initiatives.

• Analyse brand performance, market trends, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.

• Create and implement trade and consumer marketing strategies to drive engagement and sales.

• Manage agency relationships, ensuring high-quality creative and strategic output.

• Support major retail accounts with impactful marketing materials and campaigns.

• Ensure compliance with all industry regulations and company standards.

• Manage marketing budgets and deliver cost-effective, results-oriented campaigns.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of brand management experience within FMCG, consumer healthcare, or OTC sectors.

• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with a data-driven mindset.

• Proven experience in end-to-end product development and brand lifecycle management.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Confident working cross-functionally and managing external agency partners.

• Creative thinker with the ability to balance strategic vision and tactical delivery.

Why Apply:

• Competitive salary between £38,000–£42,000 per year.

• Significant completion bonus aligned with the company profit share scheme.

• Early Friday finish (1 PM) supporting a healthy work-life balance.

• Opportunity to develop strategic leadership skills managing major consumer brands.

• Supportive, collaborative team culture focused on personal and professional growth.