A little bit about Lindt

We are a premium chocolate manufacturer established in 1845 operating in over 86 countries around the World. Guided by our Global purpose to Enchant the World with Chocolate and UK vision of Creating Moments to Make Everyone Feel Special, we have around 400 team members in the UK across our Head Office, Retail, and Field Sales divisions. We are a Top 20 Great Place to Work and are proud of our incredible people, our unique values-led culture and our iconic market leading brands such as LINDOR & GOLD BUNNY.

We’re also proud of being one of the few bean-to-bar chocolate makers in the world, where we control every step of our chocolate production.

Where you’ll be based
This role will initially be based in Feltham, London but from the end of 2025 / early 2026, our brand new Head Office will be based in Richmond upon Thames. (Hybrid Working: in the office 60% and WFH 40%)

How you could help us to Enchant the World with Chocolate

We are now recruiting a Senior Brand Manager to join our Marketing Team as a 12month MAT cover with an ideal start date of w/c 3^rd November 2025.

The role will be responsible for brand strategy, creative development, portfolio management and innovation as well as the execution of annual marketing plan initiatives, with 2 direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Strategy:

• Identify brand key issues, setting the strategic direction and leading work streams to grow the business in the future
• Lead detailed Y+3 plan development:
  • Lead NPD pipeline based on strong consumer insight, owning and managing complex project from ground up – innovation process optimisation, sourcing & liaising with factories, price & profitability, packaging & design
  • Communication & 360 multi touch points activation plan, strengthening brand equity, with consistency of messages throughout the different consumer touch points, and ensuring plans are profitable, competitive and in-line with the UK mid-term plan

Marketing Plans & Activation:

• Lead the best possible execution of current year plans, with clear measures for success, and post activity analysis
• Manage the plans within brand budget
• Full A&P Budget accountability (advertising, PR, promotion, marketing management)
• Close collaboration with the Customer Marketing team to ensure in-store plans are fully aligned
• Supervise the roll out of in-year NPD (supported by the BMs), ensuring all are delivered to market on time, in full, meeting all requirements and aligned to brand guidelines
• Day to day management of relevant agencies (media, design, sampling)

Develop Consumer & Competitor Insight:

• Understand marketing and competitive analysis as well as market research studies to identify consumer needs and new product opportunities to unlock growth
• Lead research projects with clear action standards, working closely with the Marketing Manager and Business Intelligence

Ongoing business lead:

• Leading role in cross functional team working closely with sales, finance and category champions to monitor brand performance vs KPIs and recommend solutions to close gaps, ensuring delivery of brand P&L’s and forecast commitments
• Championing the brand to the Sales team, supporting with strong sell-in presentations and accompanying them to buyer meetings

• Ability to influence international marketing teams to help develop and prioritise NPD as well as communication suitable for the UK market
• Champion UK best practices to the International team through key international meetings

Line Management

• Lead, motivate, coach and develop two direct reports by setting clear priorities aligned to game plan objectives. Carry out regular IDPs and End of Year review

What experience you’ll bring

• A growth mindset & willingness to take a more generalist 'business' approach to drive the business
• Ability to analyse & interpret multiple sources of information to understand business / provide insight that helps set direction for future growth
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to network and establish productive business relationships cross functionally, inside, across and outside of the organisation
• Change agility: ability to evolve and drive change
• Proven ability to successfully utilise all elements of the marketing mix to drive the business, with previous experience of buying media/TV)
• Previous experience with full P&L responsibility required
• Strong record of complex project management
• Experience of new product development preferred but not essential
• Passion for LINDT

How you will be rewarded financially

For the position of Senior Brand Manager (12mth FTC) the salary range is £58,000 - £68,000 pro-rated. In addition, you will receive a benefits package including; bonus, pension, life cover, chocolate allowance; chocolate give-aways, chocolate discount, £100 personal incentive, birthday day off and so much more!

Being yourself every day

We want everyone at Lindt feel safe to be themselves, ensuring they are empowered, represented, celebrated and included in our workplace. You’ll notice this throughout the recruitment process; in our ‘dress for your day’ policy and through our proactive DE&I strategy.

Living our values everyday

At Lindt UK, our values guide us in everything we do. Being Passionately Lindt, Always Evolving, Building Real Relationships, Acting Responsibly and Making An Impact are an integral part of life here at Lindt.

What you can expect from us

In return for everything that you’ll bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing organisation, where we’ll provide an environment where you will thrive, feel supported and fulfil your career aspirations, all while supporting your physical and mental wellbeing.

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