ASSISTANT BRAND MANAGER

Shepherd Neame is Britain’s oldest Brewery based in Faversham, Kent. As an independent family business we own and operate over 328 pubs and produce a wide range of ales and lagers, including Spitfire Ale, Whitstable Bay and Bishops Finger.

Reporting to the Senior Brand Manager, the Assistant Brand Manager will support the marketing team with brand and channel initiatives as well as provide administrative support. You’ll be hands on with our fantastic portfolio of beers and provide support for our estate of over 300 pubs in London and the South East.

We are looking for a driven, creative and results-focused self-starter who has a passion for championing our brands and pubs to a local and national audience. You will be happy to get involved with a variety of activities to support the team - this could be as varied as managing one of our many brand events, conducting research in our pub estate, supporting key customer meetings or driving internal engagement for our marketing plans.

You will have a real can-do attitude and be a fantastic team player. This role would be ideal for someone who has some previous experience of a similar environment but is now looking to grow their career in a leading British brewer with a proud heritage and some of the country’s most iconic brands and pubs.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Assistant Brand Manager will work both independently and under the guidance of the Senior Brand Manager to deliver brand campaigns and support the marketing team.

• Assist with management and delivery of consumer activation programmes and events across the portfolio
• Support Senior Brand Manager with development of New Product Development pipeline and activation throughout pub estate
• Liaise with social media agencies to drive digital amplification of our flagship brands
• Support team with development and implementation of brand plans
• Provide regular competitor analysis to influence marketing strategy
• Maintain marketing online portal to ensure this is regularly updated

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

• Good communicator, driven, energetic and solution-focused
• High competency and engagement in social media platforms
• Independent thinker and a strong team player
• Passionate about our beer and our pubs
• Some prior relevant experience preferred
• Good interpersonal skills
• High standards of execution and commitment to delivery

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension scheme

Fulltime, 37.5 hours per week. 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday with 1 hour lunch (unpaid). This role will however include some weekend and evening duties from time to time to meet the needs of the business.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply on-line attaching your C.V. and covering statement as to why you are suitable for this role.

https://www.shepherdneame.co.uk/jobs/17136

Closing date for applications:13th July 2018