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Brand Manager – Jordans Cereals
Market Garden Road, Biggleswade

Are you passionate about good quality, delicious food, British farmers and the environment? Then we may have a tasty opportunity for you…

We have been making delicious, natural, wholesome food for over forty years and we are looking for a talented individual who will strive to make a difference in this growing market. This is a superb opportunity for someone who’s ready to build on their current success and develop their experience further.

If this interests you and you want to get stuck into breakfast then Jordans could be for you…

The Role
• Develop and execute a rolling 3 year calendar
of activity and innovation to drive double digit NSV growth.
• Develop actionable business, brand and consumer
insights using market & consumer data and research
• Project manage and ensure the successful launch of
line extension NPD
• Manage brand budget
• Become a recognized brand champion and consumer expert

The Person
You must be passionate about good food and have a curiosity about the category as well as the technical skills required to fulfil the role. We are looking someone with a ‘can do’ attitude, and a genuine desire to make a difference.

We would expect you to have a degree level qualification or equivalent (preferably 2:1 or above) with FMCG marketing experience plus excellent written & oral communication skills, organisation, time management & influencing skills and experience of cross functional working. We like people who are prepared to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in!

Technical skills you will need:
1) Development of consumer and business based insight from observation, data and research
2) Development of brand strategy and leadership of brand plan elements and activity calendars
3) Leading R&D teams to identify, develop & implement new/improved products / packaging
4) Management of marketing activity
5) Working with sales and category teams to develop integrated plans that drive significant growth.
6) Changing key commercial P&L levers and their impact on profitability

If you have the right experience and attitude, plus a passion to progress your career then please contact Andrea Hetherington, HR Manager for more detail
Final applications should be made in writing, including a comprehensive CV and completed Internal Application form to : andrea.hetherington@jordansryvita.com by June 14th 2010