202 Consumer Goods jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop and implement annual brand plans and strategies.
• Conduct market and consumer research to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Oversee the development and execution of marketing campaigns across various channels.
• Manage brand P&L and ensure achievement of financial objectives.
• Collaborate with product development teams on new product launches and line extensions.
• Work with sales teams to ensure effective brand representation in trade channels.
• Manage relationships with advertising agencies and other external partners.
• Monitor brand performance, market share, and competitive activity.
• Develop compelling brand messaging and positioning.
• Manage marketing budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in brand management within the FMCG sector.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Creative mindset with a strong understanding of consumer behaviour.
• Experience managing marketing budgets and agency relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Analyse market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activities.
• Optimise product assortment, pricing, and promotional plans.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and terms.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product development teams.
• Identify new product opportunities and support their launch.
• Monitor category performance against key metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the category.

• Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar commercial role within FMCG.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and consumer behaviour in the FMCG sector.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in data analysis and utilising insights for business growth.
• Exceptional negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a remote-first environment is advantageous.

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer insights to identify opportunities for growth.
• Manage product portfolios, including assortment planning, pricing strategies, and promotional activities.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favourable terms, pricing, and product availability.
• Monitor category performance against key metrics, including sales, profit, market share, and brand health.
• Develop and execute effective marketing and promotional plans for the category.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams.
• Ensure optimal product placement and visibility in retail channels.
• Manage category budgets and forecast sales performance accurately.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and best practices in category management.

• Develop and implement integrated brand strategies to drive growth and market share.
• Conduct market research and analyse consumer insights to inform brand planning.
• Manage the P&L for assigned brands, ensuring profitability targets are met.
• Develop and execute innovative marketing campaigns across various channels.
• Oversee product lifecycle management, including new product development and launches.
• Manage relationships with advertising agencies, media partners, and other suppliers.
• Monitor brand performance, analyse sales data, and report on key metrics.
• Identify opportunities for brand innovation and competitive differentiation.
• Collaborate with sales teams to ensure effective in-market execution.
• Manage marketing budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
• Significant experience in brand management within the FMCG sector.
• Proven success in developing and executing brand strategies and marketing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of market research, consumer insights, and data analysis.
• Excellent P&L management and budget control skills.
• Proficiency in digital marketing and social media strategies.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage external partners.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Passion for building strong consumer brands.

Lead Large-Scale SAP Transformation Programmes

We’re looking for a senior leader with a passion for driving complex ERP transformations and shaping the future of the Consumer industry.

In this role, you’ll take charge of programme management for large-scale SAP initiatives, guiding delivery teams to design and implement end-to-end solutions that truly make an impact. You’ll be the trusted advisor at the table with senior stakeholders, helping them make strategic decisions using your knowledge of S/4HANA Cloud, SAP offerings, and industry best practices.

What makes this role exciting?

• The chance to lead large and diverse teams (onshore, offshore, and partners) on global programmes.
• The opportunity to influence board-level decisions and ensure transformation programmes deliver value with strong governance and risk control.
• The ability to shape the next generation of talent through coaching and community building.
• Exposure to some of the most dynamic industries - Consumer Products, Retail, Foodservice, Distribution, and Automotive.

We’d love to hear from you if you bring:

• Extensive experience leading ERP implementations across the full lifecycle.
• Deep expertise in SAP transformation methodology and governance.
• Strong communication skills with the gravitas to engage at the most senior level.
• A track record of building and inspiring large delivery teams.

Location: UK-based with hybrid working.

If you’re excited by the idea of leading complex, high-impact SAP transformation programmes and want to play a key role in shaping the digital future of global brands, let’s talk.

Apply today.

Role Summary

The Community Engagement Manager – FMCG-Daily Goods is a dynamic professional responsible for fostering collaborative relationships between Retail organisations, Industry Associations and GS1 Member Organisations with the goal of increasing the depth and breadth of GS1 Standards & Solutions usage to enable digital journeys and meet business needs in local markets and around the world.

Today, GS1 GTINs—more commonly known as barcodes—are widely used across the FMCG sector worldwide, enabling faster checkout, inventory management, supply chain visibility, and efficient ordering. Other GS1 standards and services, such as EDI, also play a critical role in companies' supply chain operations.

Building on this foundation, GS1 is strengthening its support to the FMCG community, which includes both retailers and brands within the FMCG sector. We are looking for a profile with retail experience to help drive the adoption and strategic use of GS1 standards across the sector through our GS1 Member Organisations around the world. The role will focus on expanding the understanding and integration of GS1 standards and solutions—both in breadth (more players) and depth (more operations)—to support business needs locally and globally.

Working closely with GS1 Member Organisations, internal GS1 teams, and in collaboration with industry stakeholders, the successful candidate will act as a connector, enabler, and advocate—ensuring that GS1 standards are not only known, but also widely and meaningfully implemented to support digital transformation across the value chain.

Key Responsibilities

FMCG industry knowledge

• Identify and collect existing best practices from the more than 100 countries in the GS1 federation
• Identify opportunities or obstacles for increased adoption of GS1 standards and services
• Monitor external channels such as media, blogs and forums to identify questions and trends
• Understanding of Food Safety Standards and applicable laws impacting the industry.

Grow adoption of GS1 standards through engagement

• Support GS1 Member Organisation engagement and enablement with relevant collateral, training, and collaborative and informational workshops for FMCG retailers and brands
• Support the engagement director to produce and deploy relevant assets across the GS1 federation
• Provide Retail subject matter expertise (especially Retailer/Fresh Food categories) with cross-functional team members through development and delivery of case studies, marketing and learning materials, and standards development.
• Represent GS1 and cultivate partnerships with specific fresh foods industry associations and support with other consumer goods associations.
• Follow project management methodologies to establish appropriate prioritization of activities and to monitor and report-out against agreed objectives.
• Define and manage the engagement deliverables roadmap - ensuring quality and deadlines are met
• Project lead role for key projects related to the industry
• Support with setting and tracking relevant KPIs for engagement and standards adoption with the FMCG sector

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Retail, especially in a grocery or supermarket environment is highly valued.
• Experience using GS1 Standards in a CPG(MB3.1)(LS3.2)(MB3.3)/Retail Organisation.
• Experience leading projects with globally distributed teams.
• Knowledge of Retail systems a plus. (ie POS, Label printing scales, PIM, ERP)
• End-to-end Product data management and/or supply chain data management is a plus
• Experience with retail digitalisation, e-commerce and omnichannel is a plus.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Fluency in English, oral and written is mandatory.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written is needed.
• Self-motivating and self-directing
• Strong Project Management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

This job may require up to 4 weeks of travel a year (including international travel).

GS1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We will never unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, or political opinions.

• Developing and implementing integrated marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and market penetration.
• Conducting market research and analyzing consumer trends to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Managing the brand's annual marketing plan and budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
• Leading the development and execution of new product launches and promotional campaigns.
• Collaborating with internal teams (sales, R&D, supply chain) and external agencies to ensure brand consistency and alignment.
• Monitoring brand performance, analyzing sales data, and reporting on key metrics.
• Developing compelling brand messaging and communication strategies across various channels.
• Managing packaging design and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including retailers and distributors.
• Identifying and capitalizing on digital marketing opportunities to reach target audiences.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in brand management, preferably within the FMCG sector.
• Proven success in developing and executing impactful marketing campaigns.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent understanding of marketing principles, consumer behavior, and market dynamics.
• Experience in digital marketing, social media, and e-commerce is highly desirable.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in marketing analytics tools and software.

• Develop and implement comprehensive brand strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights generation.
• Manage brand P&L and marketing budgets effectively.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns.
• Oversee new product development and launch initiatives.
• Collaborate with sales teams to drive retail execution and sales performance.
• Manage relationships with external agencies and partners.
• Analyse campaign performance and provide actionable recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for brand growth and innovation.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in brand management.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of FMCG brand management experience.
• Proven success in developing and growing consumer brands.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles, consumer insights, and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in digital marketing, social media, and performance analytics.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a hybrid team.
• Experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment is essential.