Job Description

Business Area: Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages

Location: Gatwick (Hybrid – 2 days a week in the office)

Salary up to £42,000 depending on experience.

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
• 2 paid volunteering days
• A focus on personal development and growth

As Assistant Brand Manager, you will support the development of San Pellegrino and help deliver annual brand plans that strengthen brand performance. You will work across functions and agency partners to turn insight into action and contribute to commercial success.

Your Impact

This role plays an important part in bringing brand strategy to life, helping the business deliver growth, strengthen consumer engagement and maximise return on investment across key brand activities.

• Brand Performance: Monitor results and translate insights into opportunities that improve brand outcomes.
• Investment Management: Support effective budget planning and evaluation to maximise value from marketing spend.
• Portfolio Development: Contribute to innovation and renovation projects that support long term growth.
• Project Delivery: Help ensure key initiatives are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business objectives.
• Consumer Engagement: Support impactful campaigns, events and partnerships that strengthen brand awareness and consideration.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Build strong partnerships across teams and agencies to achieve shared goals.

Your Ingredients for Success

You enjoy working in a fast paced marketing environment and can combine creativity with commercial awareness. You use insights to inform decisions, manage priorities effectively and build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Essential

• Marketing Experience: Experience of working in a marketing or Assistant Brand Manager role.
• Consumer Focus: Ability to interpret consumer insights and apply them to brand activity.
• Project Management: Demonstrated capability in managing multiple projects and delivering against agreed timelines.
• Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Commercial Awareness: Knowledge of brand performance measures and business objectives.

Desirable

• FMCG Exposure: Experience within a consumer goods or food and beverage environment.
• Innovation Knowledge: Exposure to innovation, renovation or product launch processes.
• Digital Marketing: Knowledge of digital first marketing approaches and campaign activation.

What You Need to Know

Closing Date: 13th September 2026

We will be considering candidates as they apply and may close the advert early should sufficient applications be received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. We believe that embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment enables everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We know that not everyone will meet every requirement listed in this advert. If you're excited about the opportunity and can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we'd encourage you to apply.

Accessibility and Adjustments

At Nestlé, we're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience where everyone can perform at their best.

If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements. Any information you share with us will be treated in the strictest confidence and used only to support you throughout the recruitment process.

To find out more about Nestlé's commitment to DE&I: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestlé: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland