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General Marketing Manager

FMCG

Liverpool

Permanent ⁄ £55000 - £62000

Updated August 5, 2008

Can you change the shape of the market?

We are looking for a talented Commercial Marketer to drive brand growth strategies, addressing the challenges we face in the market to connect with both retailers and consumers. Working closely with our manufacturing sites you will deliver commercial plans to increase production of both existing and new products.
Your portfolio value will be in excess of £100m where you will have full P&L responsibility, be expected to work closely with Senior Managers across the business, proactively develop relationships with key retailers and manage a team of marketers.
Through NPD, exciting promotional strategies and BTLwe are looking for an individual who can make a real impact with our brands and own-label products.

Who we're looking for
An entrepreneurial , commercial marketer with excellent communication skills, who is able to influence at all levels and thrive in an autonomous environment. You will be of graduate calibre with a substantial understanding of consumer channels. This role combines strong commercial acumen with an entrepreneurial flair and is a fantastic opportunity to deliver results in a highly successful and profitable global organisation.

About our client
From its beginnings as a Northern trading company, Princes has developed into a major international food and drink business and a top supplier to UK and continental European supermarkets.
Now operating across 40 countries, we manufacture and supply a diverse range of products from canned fish to fruit juice, ready meals to pasta and sauces to cooking oils.
The Princes brand - synonymous with quality, integrity and choice - is a leading UK supermarket brand.

A number of other top grocery brands are in the Princes portfolio. Napolina, Shippams, Crisp 'n Dry and Virgin Cola are just some of the names and products that we manufacture, market and supply.

Princes is a trusted and valued supplier to all major supermarkets and the independent retail and foodservice sectors. Our category management expertise enables us to work with our customers to grow their market share.

We also have a world-class tuna plant in Mauritius and a joint venture with an Italian tomato processor in Italy, as well as numerous strategic alliances with suppliers around the world.

What's on offer
£50,000 - £60,000 + car + excellent benefits

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 161 819 5500. Job Ref: 12974947
Your application will be sent to Emily Nicholson.