Robert Walters
Role: Brand Operations Executive
Location: Manchester
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
An established, high-growth consumer goods business is seeking a Brand Operations Executive to play a pivotal role in translating brand strategy into flawless execution across the UK & Ireland.
This is a newly created role, reporting into senior brand leadership, and is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of brand management, project delivery, and operational excellence.
The RoleYou will be the operational backbone of the brand function - bringing structure, pace, and discipline to campaigns, innovations, and BAU activity while enabling creativity and agility.
Key responsibilities include:
Owning brand planning, tracking, and execution across campaigns, launches, and core activity
Translating brand strategy into clear operational plans, timelines, and milestones
Leading operational delivery of NPD, renovations, and campaign launches
Coordinating cross-functional stakeholders across marketing, sales, supply, agencies, and global teams
Managing critical paths, risks, approvals, and governance processes
Supporting brand budget tracking, PO management, and agency spend control
Driving continuous improvement in ways of working, compliance, and execution speed
Experience in brand operations, marketing operations, project management, or a similar role
FMCG or consumer brand experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
Highly organised, detail-driven, and delivery-focused
Commercially astute, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
This organisation operates with a creator mindset - combining entrepreneurial energy with commercial discipline. The culture values ownership, collaboration, integrity, and a genuine obsession with consumers and customers. It suits individuals who enjoy lean teams, hands-on delivery, and making things happen rather than navigating bureaucracy.
Location & PackageManchester area
Full-time (minimum 37.5 hours per week)
Competitive salary and benefits, including enhanced holiday allowance
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