Commercial Marketing Director

Posted 3 hours 33 minutes ago by Lorien

Contract
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Marketing & PR Jobs
London, United Kingdom, EC1A2
Job Description

Commercial Marketing Director - UK & Ireland

Location: Remote, some travel into London for key meetings
Reports to: Managing Director UK&I
Team: 3 direct reports, total team of 30

About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic Marketing Director to lead our UK & Ireland marketing strategy and put our new products at the heart of our business. This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering winning food and beverage propositions, driving brand activation, and ensuring robust consumer-led innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivering marketing and category strategies to drive growth and consumer acquisition.
  • Lead innovation and NPD processes, ensuring profitability and operational excellence.
  • Oversee pricing, discount strategies, and range architecture to optimize revenue and margins.
  • Manage media budgets and briefing processes with agencies to deliver ROI-driven campaigns.
  • Drive social media, PR, and influencer strategies aligned with brand objectives.
  • Collaborate with global teams on consumer insights and brand activation.
  • Own and optimize the category marketing budget and ensure effective communication across functions.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in senior marketing roles within FMCG or fast-paced retail environments.
  • Strong category management expertise and P&L responsibility.
  • Marketing/Business degree (MBA preferred).
  • Exceptional commercial acumen and consumer insight skills.
  • Ability to influence at board level and communicate across complex global matrices.
  • Demonstrated success in defining and executing marketing strategies.
  • Inspirational leadership and team development skills.

Please apply to the job advert for more information.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.