Brand Manager – Chilled Food Industry

Brand Manager – Innovative Deli Products
Location: Hybrid (UK) With travel to Customers and Sites across the UK
Reporting to: Head of Brand

Are you ready to shape the future of chilled food?
We’re looking for a creative and driven Brand Manager to join our fast-paced and creative Brand Marketing team in the chilled food industry. Specialising in premium deli products, we’re on a mission to delight consumers with exceptional flavours and groundbreaking innovative products.

About Us – The Compleat Food Group
We’re not just a food company; we’re trailblazers in the chilled food sector, redefining what deli means in the UK. Our team is passionate, forward-thinking, and dedicated to crafting products that excite consumers and disrupt the market.

Now, we’re looking for a Brand Manager (for a brand new vacancy) to bring their expertise, creativity, and strategic mindset to help elevate our brand and execute bold growth plans.

What you will be doing:
As Brand Manager – Deli, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving our brand strategy, executing impactful campaigns, and launching innovative products that resonate with consumers. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure our brands remain ahead of the curve in a highly competitive and creative market.

• Innovate & Launch: Drive new product development (NPD) initiatives aligned with consumer trends, from concept to market success.
• Lead Campaigns: Plan and execute dynamic, multi-channel marketing campaigns that captivate and engage.
• Analyze & Optimize: Use market insights and performance metrics to assess brand health and refine strategies.
• Collaborate: Work with Sales, R&D, and Operations teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact initiatives.
• Champion Digital: Optimize our digital footprint across websites, social media, and e-commerce.

Who we are looking for:

• A degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• At least 3 years of brand management experience, ideally in the chilled or perishable food sector.
• A proven track record of launching products, executing campaigns, and driving brand growth.
• Expertise in digital marketing, social media, and analytics tools.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Driving Licence

Key Competencies

• Strategic Visionary: Transform insights into strategies that deliver results.
• Creative Innovator: Thrive on pushing boundaries and setting trends.
• Consumer-Centric Thinker: Understand what consumers want and deliver it brilliantly.
• Collaborative Partner: Build strong relationships across teams and agencies.
• Agile Problem-Solver: Flourish in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Why Join Us?
This is your chance to make a real impact in a high growth company that values innovation, creativity, and ambition. You’ll have the autonomy to shape brand strategy, spearhead exciting new product launches, and grow your career within a business whose brand's are redefining the chilled food category.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive, collaborative hybrid working environment.
• The opportunity to work with a passionate and dynamic team.
• Tailored career reviews and progression opportunities as you would expect in a group of our size

• 33 Days annual leave
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme 
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Well being Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Well being benefits
• Free Financial Well being – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you’re a results-driven Brand Manager with a passion for innovation and chilled food, we’d love to hear from you.  Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re the perfect fit for this role and help us lead the deli revolution! Let’s shape the future of food together. 

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do. 

Recruitment Agencies: We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.