About this role
<p><span style=""><a><img style="width:100%;height:100%" src="https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/doc/custom/carlsbergg/C23527_Britvic_Header-3.jpg" alt="Career Portal Photo"></a></span></p><p style="margin:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="">Job Title: Brand Manager - Lipton</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="">Location: Hemel – Hybrid – weekly expectation to be on site and other Carlsberg Britvic sites where needed</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="">Job Length: 12 Month FTC – Full Time</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="">Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-weight:normal"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="">Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available </span></strong></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="">Private Medical options</span></strong></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="">Life Assurance </span></strong></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="">Company bonus scheme</span></strong></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="">Access to 24/7 GP services</span></strong></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="">Enhanced pension contribution</span></strong></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="">Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)</span></strong></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="">Access to a range of high street discounts</span></strong></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-weight:normal"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"><span style="">Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"><span style="">With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As the Dynamic, Multi-Beverage Powerhouse, we are united by a single, consistent goal: ensuring our people thrive.</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0cm;margin-left:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="">About the role: </span></strong></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0cm;margin-left:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"><span style="">We are now recruiting for a <strong>Brand Manager – Lipton,</strong> reporting into the Marketing Controller. This role will be pivotal in delivering our 2026 growth goals and within the Hydration marketing team, the Brand Manager will be critical to accelerating the growth for Lipton and Carlsberg Britvic.</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0cm;margin-left:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="">Role Responsibilities: </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Partner on the Lipton growth strategy, developing and executing annual operating, marketing, and commercial plans.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Be the brand advocate in commercial conversations – supporting pitches, building customer buy-in, and unlocking new wins.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Turn consumer and performance insights into clear, action-driven strategies that fuel growth.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Own and deliver the Lipton brand vision end-to-end, including full P&L accountability and key brand metrics.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Shape and execute brand and category strategies that motivate action and create lasting momentum.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Protect and elevate Lipton’s brand identity, ensuring all assets are consistent and impactful.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Translate long-term strategy into standout annual plans and campaigns that land brilliantly in market.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Execute high-quality execution across all channels, ensuring marketing is delivered on time, in full, and to the highest standard.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Build effective cross-functional and external relationships to align plans, unlock performance, and deliver results.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Own budget delivery and A&P investment, ensuring ROI and delivering measurable financial results across the brand.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-right:0.0cm;margin-left:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style=""> Experience and Key Attributes:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Extensive brand leadership experience in a branded environment (FMCG), with exposure to big, well-known brands.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Experienced in shaping brand-led growth strategies in complex organisations, resulting in meaningful equity and profitability gains</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">A brilliant storyteller who can shape a compelling brand vision and turn it into effective strategy</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Insight-driven thinker, using consumer and shopper understanding to unlock growth opportunities</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Commercially sharp, with solid ownership of brand P&L and a focus on value creation</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Experienced managing A&P budgets, optimizing spend for maximum impact</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Skilled collaborator who thrives cross-functionally and builds strong partnerships internally and externally</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Effective at planning and execution—keeps things moving and lands results at pace</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">Experienced in getting the best from creative and activation agencies to deliver standout campaigns</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="">An inspiring leader who brings focus, supports team growth and thrives in a changing environment</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-right:0.0cm;margin-left:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="">Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion</span></strong></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0cm;margin-left:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"><span style="">We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif"><span style=""> We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><strong><span style=""> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><strong><span style="">Application Process:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><span style="">We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.</span></p> <p><span style="line-height:107%"><br>We look forward to receiving your application.</span></p><p><span>This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.</span></p>