Assistant Brand Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Brand Manager to support the delivery of consumer, shopper and trade marketing activity across our Consumer Health portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their marketing career who is eager to grow, contribute and develop within a collaborative and fast paced environment.

Working closely with Brand Managers and cross functional teams, you will help execute brand and trade plans, support day to day brand management and play an important role in bringing our healthcare products to life for consumers, shoppers and retail partners.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Execution

• Support the implementation of brand marketing activities in collaboration with Brand Managers.
• Assist with the delivery of brand projects and initiatives, taking ownership of tasks and timelines with guidance.
• Prepare accurate reports, presentations and meeting updates for internal and external stakeholders.

Trade and Shopper Marketing

• Act as the central point of contact for trade and shopper marketing coordination, delivery and reporting.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure activities are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to objectives.
• Work with external creative and production agencies to develop brand assets, ensuring approvals, timings and guidelines are met.
• Support post activity evaluation and performance reviews.

Category, Market and Competitor Insights

• Gather and analyse data on category trends, market performance and competitor activity.
• Support the development of insights that inform brand strategy and trade planning.

Sales Team Support

• Provide brand updates, presentations and marketing materials for customer meetings and sales activity.

General Responsibilities

• Support ad hoc projects and carry out other duties relevant to the level of the role.

Career Experience

• Some experience in marketing or a related field is required, ideally within FMCG, consumer healthcare, pharmacy or retail environments.
• An interest in OTC products, regulated markets or Health and Beauty is an advantage.

Qualifications

• A recognised marketing qualification such as CIM, or working towards one.
• A degree in marketing, business or a related field is preferred.
• Good general education, including Maths and English.

Skills and Attributes

• Basic understanding of marketing principles, consumer trends and brand channels.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience using Canva is desirable or a willingness to learn.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Proactive mindset, able to manage multiple tasks with support.
• Comfortable working in a small, fast moving team and keen to contribute.
• Curious and commercially aware, with the ability to connect information and apply learning.
• Flexibility to travel for client meetings and in store visits as required.

What You Will Gain

• Competitive salary and bonus

 • Learning and career development support

 • Option to purchase additional annual leave

 • Private healthcare and flexible benefits

 • Enhanced pension, Life Assurance, Income Protection and more

 • Access to 24/7 wellbeing support

 • Gym discounts and retail savings

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to build a strong foundation in brand and trade marketing within a respected healthcare business.
• Exposure to cross functional teams, retailers, agencies and real world brand management.
• A supportive environment where learning, fresh thinking and creativity are encouraged.
• Ideal for candidates looking to accelerate their marketing career and make an impact early on.

This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applications from individuals who do not already have the legal right to work in the UK will not be considered.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

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