Marketing Manager Job at pladis (Chiswick Park, West London)

Marketing Manager

pladis

Location:
United Kingdom , Chiswick Park, West London

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Job Description:

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you. As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits. To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

Job Responsibility:

Set strategic direction for Emerging Categories (Seasonal & Confectionery), including annual brand plans and long-term growth roadmap with UK&I Marketing Director
Drive consumer agenda by embedding insights from CMI partners into short- and long-term strategies
Identify growth opportunities in targeted demand spaces
deliver annual brand plan and meet budget, NS, TGC, and share targets
Assess internal capabilities, address challenges, and implement solutions to achieve objectives
Develop innovation pipeline and activation plans, including promotional, pack, pricing strategies aligned with HFSS legislation
lead projects with commercialisation team
Act as brand guardian, ensuring integrated marketing plans across OOH, digital, social, PR, and in-store
create standout strategies in competitive categories
Manage budgets and ROI, ensuring efficient spend and continuous evaluation
partner with Corporate Communications on sustainability initiatives
Lead and develop team, providing line management for two direct reports and fostering high-potential talent
Drive cross-functional collaboration for brand building, innovation launches, and sales programmes
influence stakeholders without formal authority
Build strong relationships with technical and supply chain teams for renovation projects
secure UKLT support for key initiatives

Requirements:

Sound Marketing experience within Food / FMCG required (chocolate/confectionery experience preferred)
Experience at Marketing Manager/Head of Marketing Manager level within FMCG
A consumer champion, demonstrating the ability to use consumer insight into opportunity and solid understanding of UK&I consumer and market environment
The ability to develop long term growth strategies whilst tackling short term opportunities
The ability to deliver the brand strategy in year, reviewing performance on a regular basis, taking remedial action where required
Capable and experienced in developing strong commercial plans with a demonstrated ability in understanding key levers to drive profitable growth and demonstrate opportunities
Experience in NPD delivery and execution - Ability to launch Innovations into UK market with speed and ease
Multimedia comms campaign development & agency management experience
An inspiring storyteller
A strong teammate and the ability to influence at all levels
Strong people and team development skills

What we offer:

Annual Car allowance, paid monthly
Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
25 days + bank holidays
Holiday Enhancement Scheme
1 Volunteering Day per year
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Discount and Cashback Scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Financial Wellbeing Support
Access to great training and development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 08, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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