Marketing Project Executive

You’ll shape the future of a dynamic, multi-brand portfolio of 40 brands (10 core) spanning food, treats, toys, and healthcare - including veterinary medicines.
This isn’t just marketing - it’s about driving product-led growth and commercial success. You’ll champion innovation and NPD, accelerate e-commerce, and integrate newly acquired brands to create a powerhouse portfolio. From shaping pack architecture to influencing pricing and category strategy, you’ll ensure our products win in the marketplace.
You’ll own brand strategy and creative direction, but always with a sharp focus on product performance and sales impact.
Working closely with R&D, Commercial, and Operations, you’ll turn insights into products consumers love and retailers want.

If you thrive on challenge, love building brands through great products, and want the freedom to make bold moves, this role offers scope to innovate, lead, and leave your mark on a fast-growing business.

Responsible for the delivery of annual budget plans with focus on profitable growth, owning the marketing P&L and influencing CAPEX investment decisions.
Shape portfolio strategy across 40+ brands, balancing premium and value positioning.
Create, implement and execute the Marketing strategy in line with company objectives, continuously driving effectiveness and efficiency.
Work with Category and Commercial teams to develop, implement and maintain commercially robust strategic brand plans.
Provide regular reports and presentations based on Marketing performance, with recommendations to maximise opportunities and marketing spend efficiency.
Coach and develop talent; manage performance and succession planning.
Brand & Innovation
Lead brand architecture, pack design, and claims strategy.
Drive strategic innovation planning & NPD/EPD through a stage-gate process, ensuring category growth in food, treats, toys, and healthcare.
Partner with R&D / Animal Nutritionist on product development and regulatory compliance.
Digital & E-Commerce
oversee CRM, PPC, social advertising.
Define performance metrics (ROAS, CAC/LTV, conversion, retention) and optimise spend.
Oversee content operations (in-house studio + agency support) and content reuse.
Lead integration of acquired brands, managing packaging transitions and go-to-market plans.
Ensure smooth cultural and operational alignment within the marketing team.
Work closely with the CEO, Sales, Category, Procurement, Finance, Operations, HR and Regulatory teams.
Support the Commercial team with Customer interactions.
Support ESG commitments (packaging sustainability, traceability, animal welfare).
Compliance & Risk
Ensure advertising standards compliance; Oversee GDPR and data governance for CRM/D2C with Legal support.

Senior FMCG marketing leader with multi-brand portfolio / challenger brand experience.
Ability to balance brand and product focus to build brands effectively while managing ROI.
Business and brand planning, inc. Digital and e-commerce growth (DTC, social, SEO, marketplaces).
Product and brand management experience.
Strong commercial acumen, budget and P&L management.
Regulatory awareness and ESG leadership.
Digital marketing and analytics (ROAS, CAC/LTV, conversion).
Understanding category data and consumer insights.
Creative content operations and performance marketing.
Strategic thinker with ability to get into operational detail and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
Coaching and team development; building high-performing culture.
Brand acquisition integration and change leadership.

We're looking for a marketing leader local to our Blackburn Head Office, working on site 3 days per week.