OTC Brand Manager

OTC Brand Manager – immediate start £65k (experience dependent) + benefits + hybrid working + permanent role opportunity in the future + friendly and collaborative team environment A highly successful, global pharmaceutical organisation is looking to engage with an experienced OTC Brand Manager on an initial 9-month FTC to help deliver their marketing strategy & initiatives across a portfolio of iconic OTC brands OTC Brand Manager remit: * Responsible for supporting strategy and leading the planning and execution of online and in-store promotional activations, including new product launches. * Manage POS critical path, ensure POS materials align with brand guidelines and strategies. * Oversee POS execution, from strategy and planning to approvals, production and performance analysis. * Collaborate with sales team to implement retail activation plans and explore new opportunities. * Attend trade conferences, coordinating necessary materials. * Monitor POS budget, ensuring all costs align with financial plans. * Track live activations and competitive trade activities and share insights. * Create quarterly trade marketing presentations, securing trade buyer buy-in for upcoming periods. * Lead agency relationships for POS artwork, printing, and fulfilment. OTC Brand Manager profile: * Relevant Scientific Degree and / or Marketing related qualification (CIM) * OTC experience and familiarity with PAGB codes of practice and Veeva approval systems. * Experience working with retailers such as Boots, Superdrug etc. * Deep understanding of the consumer journey and passionate about consumer behaviours. * Budget management & Agency management. * Results-driven, focused on campaign performance and leveraging insights. * Strong influencing skills, able to engage buyers, account managers, marketing teams, and internal stakeholders in decision-making. * Strong data analysis skills, using insights to measure campaign effectiveness and drive recommendations. * Can-do, entrepreneurial attitude, with great commercial acumen. This OTC Brand Manager position is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role within the business, so if the above looks of interest, then please send us your profile and one of our consultants will be in touch