Our client is a well-established and growing Asian food business supplying authentic, premium-quality products to both retail and commercial customers across the UK. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Brand Manager to take ownership of new product development projects while supporting broader brand and marketing initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and highly organised individual who enjoys managing projects from concept through to launch and working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end new product development (NPD) projects, coordinating activities from concept creation through to successful market launch.
- Work closely with overseas suppliers, packaging design partners, technical teams, and purchasing departments to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification.
- Manage packaging development and artwork updates for both new and existing product ranges.
- Monitor market trends, identify new opportunities, and contribute ideas for future product development.
- Build strong working relationships with suppliers, agencies, and internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth project delivery.
- Support day-to-day brand administration, including product audits, website updates, sample management, filing, and maintaining accurate project documentation.
- Provide support across wider marketing and brand activities as required.
Candidate Profile
- Previous experience within Brand Management, Product Management, Project Management, or New Product Development, ideally within the food sector.
- Experience managing projects from initial concept through to completion, including supplier and stakeholder coordination.
- A genuine interest in Asian food, cooking, and delivering authentic, high-quality products to market.
- Comfortable working within a multicultural business environment and building collaborative relationships across teams.
- Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail.
- Additional Asian language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.
Measures of Success
- Successful delivery of NPD projects within agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards.
- Positive product performance and market acceptance following launch.
- Strong collaboration with suppliers, agencies, and internal teams.
- Consistently high standards of organisation, administration, and project support.
This role would suit a motivated Brand Executive, Assistant Brand Manager, NPD Coordinator, or Brand Manager looking to further develop their career within a growing and highly respected food business.
