Assistant Brand Manager - Drinks
Chiswick Park, London | Full-time
Are you passionate about brands, consumer trends and bringing new products to market?
At Mizkan, we're preparing to launch an exciting new drinks brand across the UK and Europe, and we're looking for an ambitious Assistant Brand Manager to join the team at a pivotal moment in the journey.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career marketer who wants hands-on experience across brand management, innovation, digital marketing, commercial activation and product launches. You'll work closely with our Senior Brand Manager and collaborate with teams across Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance and Digital to help turn a brand vision into reality.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll play a key role in supporting the development, launch and growth of our new drinks brand by:
- Supporting the execution of the brand launch plan and annual marketing activities.
- Leading the coordination of samples for internal and external stakeholders.
- Working with Digital teams on social media, website and eCommerce activity.
- Tracking competitor activity and market trends.
- Managing project timelines and coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Supporting packaging and artwork development with agencies and internal teams.
- Assisting with retailer presentations, sell-in materials and launch activation plans.
- Managing Brandbank listings and product content.
- Supporting budget tracking and purchase order management.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is organised, curious and excited by the challenge of launching new brands.
You'll ideally have:
- Up to 2 years' marketing experience within FMCG.
- Drinks category experience would be advantageous.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- A genuine interest in consumer behaviour, brand building and commercial marketing.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to draw insights from data.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- An understanding of marketing fundamentals including price, promotion, product and place.
Why Join Mizkan?
This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to every stage of the brand-building process, from innovation and product development through to digital marketing, commercial activation and launch execution.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work with cross-functional teams and help bring an exciting new drinks proposition to life, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of the journey from concept to launch.
Skills Required
- Up to 2 years of marketing experience within FMCG
- Drinks category experience
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Interest in consumer behavior, brand building, and commercial marketing
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to draw insights from data
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding of marketing fundamentals, including price, promotion, product, and place
What We Do
Mizkan is a family-owned food company that makes and markets condiments, sauces and foods. In the United States, Mizkan America serves retail, foodservice, specialty Asian and food-ingredient customers through manufacturing facilities. Its portfolio includes vinegars, Italian and Asian sauces, cooking wines, wine reductions, sushi seasoning, salad dressings and peppers. The group’s mission is to bring flavor to life while offering foods and recipes that unite taste experiences and healthy choices.
