Brand Executive – Remote (home-based with UK travel)
Salary: £27,500 – £32,500, depending on experience + benefits
18 month fixed-term contract (3-month trial period), full-time, flexible, 4-day week (not pro-rata; results-based role)
About Us
Brand Organic is an innovative and rapidly growing full-service import agency operating in the natural and organic FMCG space, nominated for Business of the Year at the 2023 Import Export Show.
The company works with a variety of international brands and companies, facilitating market entry in a post-Brexit world via physical services alongside sector-specific insight and data-driven, collaborative solutions that provide market access from marketing to sales.
Registered in central London but providing remote working opportunities and a four day working week, the company offers unique solutions to Brexit-based issues, and is looking to continue its rapid expansion as a result by employing multi-disciplinary, motivated and committed professionals.
Benefits – what we can offer you
Remote working
Flexible 4 day working week
Role progression in line with company growth
Enrolment into company benefits scheme following completion of 18 month fixed-term contract
The Brand Executive role
Brand Organic is looking to hire an approachable and organised Brand Executive to work across our portfolio of brands, helping them to plan and execute B2B marketing strategies within the natural and organic independent retail sector, as well as monitoring and reporting the results on a monthly basis.
As well as working with brands, any candidate may also be required to work on ad-hoc projects as part of the wider Brand Organic portfolio. There is a clear development path in place for the role should the candidate excel. .
The varied role would include, but not be limited to:
Planning and executing go-to-market and market growth strategies within the natural, organic & independent retail sectors, including B2B promotional calendars and marketing campaigns.
Assessing new routes for the products and building trade decks relevant to the UK market.
Maintaining relationships with the marketing departments of retailers and wholesalers within the natural and independent channel.
Attendance at both foreign and domestic trade shows, where required.
Acting as a point of contact for the brand/client (often overseas based), building relationships and understanding their needs and expectations
Managing marketing budgets and tracking ROI on activities
Experience, Skills and Qualifications of the Brand Executive
Essential:
Confidence in conversation
Strong command of spoken and written English (any qualifications in this field would be desirable)
Attention to detail and an ability to multi-task
Previous retail and/or distribution and/or marketing experience is essential, preferably within the natural and organic channel
Desirable:
Previously working with organic products and/or brands would also be a plus
Fluency in other languages, specifically EU (e.g. German, French, Spanish, Italian etc) would be viewed extremely favourably.
Good understanding of iOS or Windows, Excel/Google Sheets and/or Photoshop/Canva would be advantageous
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is also preferable as some domestic travel will be necessary, with all expenses reimbursed.
Please provide a cover letter and please indicate:
Why you are interested in the role.
Why you are the best candidate for the role.
Previous experience relevant to the role.
Key skills that would allow you to succeed in the role.
Any other relevant information.
