Brand Manager (Food & Beverages)

The Brand Manager is responsible for developing and executing brand strategies that drive market growth, strengthen brand equity, and achieve business objectives. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful marketing initiatives, optimize brand performance, and ensure alignment between commercial objectives and consumer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement brand strategies, marketing plans, and growth initiatives to drive market share, sales, and profitability.
• Partner closely with Sales and other cross-functional teams to create programs that support sustainable business growth and market expansion.
• Manage the brand portfolio, including positioning, innovation, pricing, and product lifecycle strategies.
• Monitor brand performance, consumer trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead the planning and execution of marketing campaigns, product launches, promotions, and brand-building activities.
• Manage brand budgets and profit-and-loss (P&L) performance to ensure optimal return on investment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, agencies, suppliers, and distributors.
• Analyze business performance data and provide actionable recommendations to improve brand health and commercial results.
• Coordinate with senior management and relevant departments to ensure alignment of brand initiatives with overall business objectives.
• Lead and manage projects from concept development through execution, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.
• Prepare business reviews, performance reports, and presentations for management.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging and execution across all customer and consumer touchpoints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of brand management, consumer marketing, and commercial business operations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proven project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis, market research, and business performance evaluation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in brand management, marketing, category management, or related commercial functions.
• Experience handling consumer products, food and beverage, retail, or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing brand portfolios, marketing campaigns, and business performance targets.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including Sales, Trade Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and external agencies.
• Exposure to product innovation, portfolio management, and consumer insights is an advantage.