Brand Associate

Eccles, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

About Cuzena



Cuzena is a bold, modern food brand built on founder family heritage, big ambition and an unrelenting drive to do things differently. We are proud of who we are, where we are going and the culture we are building along the way.

This is a place where energy matters. Where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to do great work in a way that feels natural and valued from the offset..

The role



This role is designed for a smart, highly organised Business or Marketing graduate, or early career business marketer, who enjoys detail, structure and learning how brands drive commercial results.

You will support and progressively take ownership of a defined product portfolio across chilled snacks and ambient sauces. Working closely with the founder, you will gain hands on experience across brand planning, campaign delivery, new product development, performance tracking and day to day brand management.

This is a role for someone who is confident communicating with people, strong with numbers, familiar with tools such as Excel, Microsoft applications and CRM platforms, and quick to adopt new management tools, technology and AI to work efficiently while bringing structure, clarity and momentum to projects.

What you will do



Support the delivery of brand, consumer and shopper marketing plans Assist with new product development projects from ideation through to launch Own administrative coordination across projects, including timelines, approvals and documentation Manage and maintain trackers, plans and reports with strong attention to detail Support budget management, invoice tracking, forecasts and performance reporting Analyse sales and performance data to support clear decision making Coordinate agencies, suppliers and internal stakeholders in a friendly, professional way Support customer presentations, sell in materials and brand activations Maintain brand assets, reporting and documentation accurately and consistently

Skills and experience



A Business, Marketing or related degree, early career experience is a bonus Exceptionally organised with strong administrative discipline and attention to detail Exceptionally strong numerical capability, comfortable working with data, budgets and spreadsheets Confident and efficient using technology, including Excel, Microsoft applications, CRM systems and project management tools Quick to adopt new systems, tools and ways of working, including AI and automation Friendly, approachable and comfortable building positive working relationships

Brand Executive in Build, Progression Path at Cuzena



Stage 1



Brand Executive in Build, Entry Phase



Focus



Learning the Cuzena brand, portfolio and ways of working Understanding how brand, commercial and operational decisions are made Building trusted, positive relationships across the business and with partners Communicating clearly and confidently while asking questions and learning Owning administrative, organisational and project coordination detail Supporting brand plans, campaigns and new product development activity Working with numbers, budgets and sales data with growing confidence Using tools, systems and reporting efficiently to keep projects running smoothly

You are building strong foundations and becoming known as smart, reliable, highly organised and easy to work with.



Stage 2



Brand Executive in Build, Ownership Phase



Focus



Taking ownership of defined projects, brands or workstreams Confidently managing communication with agencies, suppliers and internal teams Leading elements of new product development projects with structured support Managing budgets, forecasts, trackers and performance reporting Using data, insight and systems to inform recommendations and decisions Sharing ideas, challenging constructively and contributing to planning Working cross functionally with Sales, Operations and partners Adopting new tools and ways of working to improve efficiency

You are trusted, visible and comfortable operating with increasing autonomy while staying organised and detail focused.



Stage 3



Brand Executive in Build, Ownership



Focus



Full ownership of a product portfolio and brand performance Leading brand strategy, plans and activation delivery end to end Driving commercial performance using insight, data and strong numerical capability Influencing stakeholders through clear communication and strong working relationships Representing the brand internally and externally with confidence and professionalism Continuously improving ways of working through systems, tools and technology

You are operating as a confident, commercially minded Brand Executive with strong interpersonal presence and a calm, credible leadership style.



Why Cuzena



Cuzena is a founder driven business where people matter. Your contribution is noticed, your development is supported and your way of working is respected. Integrated into team spirit that is inclusive from management to stakeholders.

The team is small, ambitious and supportive, which means you will learn quickly, work closely with others and see the impact of your effort.

If you are smart, organised, numerate, tech capable and would enjoy working with people in a thoughtful, friendly way, Cuzena is a place where you can thrive.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6-12 months

Pay: 27,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4426518
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    Eccles, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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