We're looking for a commercially minded, hands-on and detail-oriented Grocery Marketing Manager to join our team at Ottolenghi. This is an exciting opportunity to help grow our award-winning Grocery range as it expands into new markets, categories and retail partners. Having successfully launched into key markets such as the UK, Australia and South Africa, we're now looking to deepen distribution in those markets and take the range into new places such as the United States and the Netherlands. You'll own packaging and artwork for the range, especially for international markets, alongside trade activation and wholesale marketing planning with our distributors and retail partners. Key responsibilities: · Own end-to-end delivery of packaging and artwork for the range, particularly new international markets, from briefing through to compliance sign-off · Develop localised trade plans that translate our global brand positioning into market-relevant promotional and activation activity. · Working closely with our artworking team, deliver trade marketing materials (POS, sell sheets and in-store assets) that distributor partners can execute in-store within brand guidelines. · Plan and support activations such as sampling, pop-ups, trade shows, supper clubs and influencer drops to drive brand presence in market. Adapt and scale successful local initiatives for global use. · Act as the main point of contact for marketing with distributors, wholesale partners and retail buyers, ensuring plans are clear, on-brand and aligned with supply, listings and launch timelines. · Support selling in new ranges and NPD to existing and prospective accounts, including creating best-in-class brand decks and pitch materials. · Manage supply of key brand assets and information to distributors and stockists, including imagery, product data and press materials. · Create and maintain a regional grocery marketing calendar across markets and retailers. · Manage the grocery marketing budget, allocating spend and tracking and reporting on the performance of activations and listings. · Brief key stakeholders, such as PR agencies, chefs or internal social teams, to support key commercial moments, reviewing copy and media plans to ensure all objectives are being hit. What we are looking for: · 4 years of experience in an FMCG or challenger food brand environment, ideally scaling international distribution. · A proven track record in artwork briefing and packaging delivery, including working with designers, manufacturers and regulatory teams on market-specific compliance. · Experience building and running trade or wholesale marketing plans across domestic and international markets. · A strong grasp of the FMCG and grocery market, and the ability to translate the Ottolenghi brand into relevant activations that drive cut-through and sales. · Some sales or account management experience is a bonus, supporting wholesaler onboarding or pitching ranges. Key Skills: · Confidence as a communicator who can rally distributors, retail buyers and internal teams, nudge for deadlines and build great relationships. · Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple markets and projects at once, prioritising clearly and problem-solving on the spot. · The ability to take ownership and work autonomously within a small team, balancing brand building with commercial results. Working Patterns: · London office based 3 days · Flexibility to work outside of these hours to deliver on projects and campaigns as needed · Flexibility to travel across all UK and international sites as needed What's in it for you? • 33 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef's Academy workshops, and access to external courses • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years' service • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKCT
Grocery Marketing Manager employer: Ottolenghi
At Ottolenghi, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that values our people above all. As a Warehouse Assistant in our Central Production Unit on Holloway Road, you'll enjoy generous benefits such as 28 days of annual leave, delicious staff meals, and extensive learning opportunities, all while contributing to a dynamic team that supports our renowned delis and restaurants. Join us for a rewarding experience where your growth and creativity are celebrated in a hands-on, people-first environment.
