Global Brand Manager in Liverpool

We are part of Nestlé Health Science and continue to expand our global footprint with a worldwide presence in Clinical Nutrition. Behind our pioneering company are people who drive breakthroughs in research and development, creating innovative impact. Our employees are at the heart of what we stand for with 96% saying they are proud to work for us and 94% recommending Vitaflo as a good place to work. Our Headquarters, based in Liverpool, is the hub of innovative and creative activity. We strive to be at the cutting edge of our industry sector with patients’ needs being at the forefront of our mind. We work collaboratively, share our knowledge and expertise and above all love what we do and why we do it.

Vitaflo (International) Ltd is currently looking to recruit a Global Brand Manager to work at its head office just outside of Liverpool city centre on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting directly into the Global Category Manager, and as part of the GMP Category team, the Global Brand Manager will play a key role in the development, delivery and implementation of global marketing plans and innovation pipeline. This fast-paced role is suited to a commercially astute individual who thrives on driving performance and delivering results.

What will you do?

• As part of an extensive cross-functional, international team develop long term plans to sustain the future global growth of the category.
• Responsibility for the production of robust annual global brand plans which deliver sales and profitability targets within agreed allocated budget.
• In partnership with the wider category team, drive implementation of tactical on and off line initiatives of the plan in conjunction with relevant stakeholders and ensure the effective monitoring against KPIs.
• Management of brand associated PFME; forecasting of expenditure, PO management and accurate reporting.
• Product portfolio management & rationalisation; including analysis of current/future products.
• Brand lead on innovation/renovation projects, responsibility for launch approval process including production of robust business cases, international pricing assessment & approval and launch training.
• Branding: brand essence and championing implementation of tools and assets globally.

Who are we looking for?

Essential Criteria

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Business, Marketing or Nutrition/Dietetics.
• Experience of working within healthcare marketing, preferably clinical nutrition.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels both internally and externally.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals and patient support organisations.
• Be creative and adaptable with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable Criteria

• Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualified or similar would be advantageous.
• Have an awareness of the digital environment and social media.
• Previous experience of Product/Brand Management or similar role at global level or within Inborn Errors of Metabolism.

What we offer?

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays and Christmas shut down.
• Discretionary bonus scheme (subject to qualifying period).
• Gym membership/allowance (subject to qualifying period).
• Employer pension contribution (3% rising to 5% subject to qualifying period then matched to a maximum of 10%). Employee minimum contributions apply.
• Private healthcare (subject to qualifying period).
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to qualifying period).

At Vitaflo (International) Ltd, our values are rooted in respect - for our employees, our customers and our patients. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all, and we may collect relevant anonymized data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.