Retail Campaign Manager – Food & Beverage

Retail Campaign Manager – Food & Beverage

£40,000 26 days holiday bank holiday free parking company associated benefits

Essex (4 days onsite / 1 day WFH)

I’m currently recruiting a Retail Campaign Manager, this is a brand-new role where you’ll be supporting a major UK brand.

This role has been created to strengthen the client’s Food & Beverage and Merchandise marketing, and it’s a great opportunity for someone looking for ownership, visibility, and the chance to make a real commercial impact.

This is a hands-on retail marketing role focused on planning and delivering campaigns that drive sales growth and brand consideration across a multi-site environment. You’ll play a key role in deciding how campaigns are activated across various platforms from social media, print, point-of-sale, and digital screens, working closely with internal teams and agency partners.

You’ll be responsible for marketing:

New food & drink launches
Merchandise linked to major entertainment releases (for example, limited-edition collectibles) 

The Team & Environment

You’ll report into the Senior Marketing Manager
You’ll join a young, energetic marketing team 

Cultural fit is important — the team is looking for someone confident, positive, and collaborative.

What you’ll need to be successful:

Key traits:

Confident, clear-thinking, and strategic
Organised, proactive, and calm under pressure
Strong communicator with good stakeholder management skills
Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions 

Experience:

Around 2 years’ marketing experience
Must have Food & Beverage marketing experience
This could be from coffee brands, quick-service restaurants, casual dining, or entertainment venues with a strong F&B offer
Experience in retail, multi-site, or brand marketing
Agency and/or client-side experience is beneficial
Confident briefing creative teams and managing integrated campaigns 

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver retail marketing campaigns across food & beverage, promotions, and merchandise
Own and manage the retail campaign calendar
Lead go-to-market plans for new product launches and pricing offers
Brief internal teams on print and digital requirements
Work closely with social media and wider marketing teams
Collaborate with operations, retail, and commercial stakeholders
Manage agency partners and suppliers
Ensure all activity meets brand and regulatory requirements
Manage campaign budgets and analyse performance 

Interview Process

The interview process includes three stages, including two Teams followed by an onsite face to face including a short presentation.

If you have a Food & Beverage marketing background, enjoy working in fast-paced retail environments, and want a role with real ownership and visibility, I’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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