At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity.
But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the Wild West flavours of New World Foods, the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a smart and driven Brand Manager to join our KETTLE® team.
As a brand manager on KETTLE® you will own the full marketing mix on an iconic brand: from discovering consumer insights, developing products, leading demand generation plans (advertising, PR, social, experiential etc.) and interacting with key stakeholders including the board of directors.
At KETTLE® we believe that the more care and attention we put into our products, the better they taste. That’s why we only ever use real ingredients to give you the best taste and texture. That means no added MSG, artificial flavours or colours. Everything is made with care by people with a real passion and enthusiasm for what they do.
This is an exciting time for KETTLE® with a new Chef, author and broadcaster Rachel Khoo, a dynamic innovation plan, the sponsorship of the Women’s rugby world cup this summer and its new advertising campaign.
QualificationsThe competencies required are leadership, analytical thinking, creating/embracing change, collaboration, personal best mindset (always trying to get better) and positive impatience (enjoying speed).
This is a flexible hybrid role with 2/3 days per week in one of our sites in London, Oxfordshire (Wallingford), Yorkshire (York or Pontefract) or Norfolk (Norwich).
Additional InformationWhat we offer you in return
- Excellent Career Opportunities
- Matched pension scheme up to 10%
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retailer discount platform
- Staff discount
- And plenty more
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What We Do
We are a leading producer and innovator of high quality, category-defining branded food products that have a proud history that dates back to 1845.
At Valeo Foods, we are passionate about food and our portfolio of over 20 iconic food brands, which includes Jacobs, Batchelors, Kettle, Rowse Honey, Balconi, Schluckwerder, are tried and trusted by consumers across Ireland, UK and Europe for their quality, wholesomeness, nutrition and fun.
We are a diverse business that combines food production, brand development and innovation, distribution and sales. We are Ireland’s largest ambient food supplier to the grocery trade, a major supplier to the food service market through Valeo Professional, and an increasingly prominent supplier to the UK market and a range of European Markets now.
We are focused on the continued development of our excellent portfolio of category defining food brands as we look to expand our footprint across Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond with our latest acquisition in North America. We are committed to delivering quality food products through continued innovation and excellence in manufacturing. This commitment ensures that our brands retain a market leading position in each of their respective categories.
We continue to recruit people with the best skills and expertise across a range of areas including manufacturing, food science, research and development, nutrition, distribution, sales, operations, marketing, human resources and finance, and aspire to be a best in class employer, focused on developing and empowering our people.
