International Brand Manager in Takeley

As an International Brand Manager, you will play a key role in building the HG brand across the UKI and German markets. You will be responsible for translating HG’s international brand strategy into clear, commercially effective local plans across brand, portfolio, innovation, activation, media and customer marketing. Working closely with Marketing, Sales, Category Development, Activation, Finance, and external agencies, you will ensure that brand plans are not only strategically strong, but also executable, measurable and commercially impactful.

This is a role for someone who is based in the UK and combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery. You will need to be comfortable moving between brand strategy, shopper activation, campaign execution, performance analysis, budget management and cross‑functional stakeholder alignment. HG is a relatively lean, fast‑moving and international business. That means you will see the direct impact of your work, but it also means you need to take ownership, act with pace, and be comfortable operating in an environment where initiative, pragmatism and accountability matter.

You will report to the Country Manager UK & Ireland and work closely with colleagues across UKI, Germany and the wider international marketing team. You will act as a connector between functions, ensuring plans are aligned, priorities are clear and execution is delivered effectively. The team culture is open, pragmatic and focused on results. You are encouraged to bring ideas forward, challenge constructively and take ownership. At HG, everything we do is guided by our three core values: Aim High, Be Brave, Be Connected.

What You Will Do

• Develop and deliver brand and marketing plans for the UKI and German markets
• Translate international brand strategy into effective local campaigns, activations and customer plans
• Work closely with Sales to support customer growth, improve category performance and strengthen retailer engagement
• Build commercially relevant activation plans that support distribution, rate of sale, visibility and shopper conversion
• Manage and collaborate with external creative, media and activation agencies, ensuring clear briefs, strong execution and measurable outcomes
• Analyse market data, customer performance, campaign KPIs and shopper insights to identify growth opportunities
• Use data and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality of thinking and decision‑making
• Manage marketing budgets responsibly, ensuring investment is focused on activities that drive brand and commercial impact
• Proactively identify opportunities, risks and performance gaps, translating insights into clear actions
• Contribute to product portfolio development and optimisation based on market developments, customer needs and shopper insights
• Support product launches and innovation initiatives across the UKI and German markets
• Partner cross‑functionally with Sales, Category Development, Activation, Finance, International Marketing, and external agencies to ensure strong alignment and execution
• Bring energy, ideas and challenge into the business, while building strong and collaborative relationships

Job Requirements

• Has a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field
• Has a minimum of 3 years’ experience in brand management, shopper marketing, customer marketing or a similar marketing role
• Ideally has experience in FMCG, consumer goods, retail, or another fast‑paced commercial environment
• Understands how brand strategy connects to commercial performance
• Can combine creativity with data, insight and financial understanding
• Has strong analytical skills and can turn performance data into clear actions
• Is confident managing agencies, budgets, timelines and multiple stakeholders
• Is comfortable working cross‑functionally with Marketing, Sales, Category Development, Activation, Finance
• Takes ownership, acts with urgency and follows through on commitments
• Communicates clearly and can influence stakeholders at different levels
• Is curious, proactive and comfortable using AI tools to improve efficiency and quality of output
• Brings a pragmatic, hands‑on mindset and is happy to get into the detail when needed
• Enjoys working in a lean, entrepreneurial and international environment where priorities can move quickly

What’s in it for you

• Annual salary between £42,000 and £55,000, depending on experience
• Annual on‑target bonus of 10% of gross annual salary
• 27 days’ annual leave for a full‑time role
• Pension plan
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, ambitious and international business where initiative and ownership are valued
• A role where your work has visible impact across brand, customer and commercial performance

We are HG, a leading European brand in specialist cleaning and maintenance products. We believe a home should be a place where people can live carefree, with confidence in the products they use to care for the spaces and belongings around them. Our products are developed to do exactly what they promise: deliver effective, reliable and specialist cleaning solutions that help consumers solve real household problems. HG’s mission is to help people enjoy their homes without worrying about what might go wrong. We do this through high‑quality products, specialist expertise, clear advice and a relentless focus on performance. We are dedicated to delivering superiority, innovation, quality and customer satisfaction. With a strong presence across Europe and beyond, we are continuously investing to make an even bigger impact. HG does what it promises.