Brand Manager - HYBRID (High Wycombe)

BRAND MANAGER

The Company:

Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company, touching the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Our Family of Companies throughout the world compete in consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices & diagnostics markets and have the skills and resources to tackle the world's most pressing health issues.

The Project:

We now have a great opportunity for a Brand Manager to join our Consumer business. Working  within the Marketing Team you will be responsible for the implementation of one of our consumer  marketing strategies ( brand or portfolio of brands to be determined ). You will work closely with the  cross-functional Squad in order to create and execute initiatives through the Path to Purchase. 

The Role:

• 3 Month Contract (Potential Extension)
• Hybrid (3 days Onsite)
• £40-45p/h PAYE (Higher Umbrella Rates Available)

Principle Responsibilities: 

• Develop your brand strategy and execute with perfection 

• Lead launch of strategically important NPD for UK/Ireland/Nordics markets to ensure flawless  execution. 

• Develop retail ready plans for your brand to deliver Category growth and present to key  Customers 

• Lead the creation of innovative and effective campaigns to grow sales & market share in your  Brand across UK/Ireland/ Nordics 

• Work with media partners to identify and implement media optimisations and test & learns 

• Coach and develop a line or dotted line report 

• Work closely with commercial teams to implement commercial initiatives to drive profitability. 

• Lead external agency relationships and ensure work is delivered on time and within budget. 

• Work closely with rest of our brand marketing teams to drive harmonies across brand &  demonstrate insights. 

• To champion your brand within the broader organisation. 

Key competencies: 

• Apply in-depth understanding of consumer and marketplace dynamics to pursue brand  development and new categories/brands 

• Applies working knowledge of brand strategies and brand building tactics to lead development  and execution of 1 year brand plans for a brand or portfolio of brands. 

• Working knowledge of competitive price elasticity models and brand tiers to assist in forming  robust RRP recommendations. Develop strong cross-functional relationships to lead delivery of  complex projects at country/ cluster level 

• Strong knowledge of the brand P&L and its components to determine implications of marketing  decisions on brand profitability and build business cases for internal approval

• Draws on knowledge and experience of key drivers of demand forecast to address key  components and accuracy of forecasting in partnership with Supply Chain 

• Strong analytical capabilities to lead business performance analysis to identify issues and  opportunities and build action plans for the cross-functional Squad 

Education and Experience: 

• Educated to Degree Level 

• Commercial understanding with strong financial acumen in the UK market 

• Understanding of P&L Development 

• Can do attitude, with the ability to influence and work in a collaborative way 

• Proven implementation ability 

• Proactive and results driven 

• Good Interpersonal skills with the ability to influence both upwards and downwards 

• Flexibility to adapt plans/challenges as they arise 

• Brand Management experience in an FMCG environment is essential. 

In Return:

In return for this role you will receive a very competitive hourly rate. A minimum 3 month contract & an opportunity to work with a Global Leader within the Pharmaceutical sector, Johnson & Johnson. 

Things to remember before applying for this role:

• This role is Inside IR35. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid (PAYE or Umbrella options).
• We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.
• We do not accept applications via email.

If you are interested in this role please apply now! Make sure you fill out your application in full, your personal CV will be used for the recruiter’s reference only, they are not sent to Hiring Managers. Ensure all relevant information is included in your application! 

Thank you very much and we look forward to receiving your application. 

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: 

Courtney.wells@randstadsourceright.co.uk 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.

That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.