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We are looking for a driven marketer to take over a brand new position as product/brand managerfor a well respected market leader in the field of food and beverage. Our client is the largest packer of private label tea in the UK and supplies the vast majority of hot beverages to all the major multiples within the UK.

-The Company-

Due to an internal restructure they now seek a talented product or brand manager to join the category team to take on board the marketing operations for the organisation. Although working with own brand products, there is a lot of work to do with respect to most of the elements of the marketing mix and maintaining and developing key relationships with their unmatched array of multiples who purchase the products. They are also extremely well versed in Fair Trade and see this as a cornerstone of the business and have been founding members of numerous movements to provide better working conditions for underprivileged areas. Their range of coffees and teas is imported from every corner of the globe and supply the foodservice on top of the key multiples. It is an opportunity to really take control in a vibrant market that offers a multitude of options to grow both the business and your own reputation.

-The Role-

This is a wide reaching role that is a great opportunity for someone looking for exposure to developing new skills and attributes within marketing. Our client really wants the right person to take this role and make it their own, giving them great autonomy and space to complete projects in the way that you want to do them. Being well versed in numerical and analytical skills is a must but a drive and a passion to progress within marketing is the most important thing. This role is seen as a fast track to more senior positions within the business and the right candidate must show this spark to be considered. Aspects of market analysis, merchandising, product development, branding and packaging are just a snapshot of the types of responsibility you will be expected to undertake. It is a massively varied role working within a close team with a relaxed but hardworking culture. The groundwork is already there to develop this business through marketing to develop into new markets and grow with the company.

-The Candidate-

*To have a well rounded marketing background.
*To have knowledge and preferable contact with own branded goods.
*2+ years experience in marketing, preferably food.
*Business studies degree ideal.
*To be hardworking and willing to see tasks through to fruition.
*Ideally have some sales acumen.
*To be attuned to fair-trade practises.

This is an exciting and rewarding role for a confident, dynamic individual who strives to be part of an ever growing business and being able to have a tangible effect on the marketing operations within the field of product management & marketing.

To find out more about this role and the potential for working for one of the most successful beverage businesses in the UK please call Luke Ramsden on (phone number removed) or forward your CV and covering letter to (email address removed)

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