Design and Strategy Brand Manager

Description:

Design and Strategy Brand Manager

Summary

£49,500 up to £66,000 per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

Our Branding & Packaging Department buzzes with activity all day long as one of our biggest and fastest-growing teams. You'll join an atmosphere where people thrive on the fast pace of the retail sector. You will be responsible for the strategic development of the brands portfolio and to derive packaging designs while you collaborate closely with suppliers, the packaging management team, buyers and external agencies. With your high standards, exceptional organisational skills, and impeccable attention to detail you will play a key role in supporting the performance of your department. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, creative flair, and excellent multi-tasking & administration skills!

In return, we'll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.

We're proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we'll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well.

Please note that this role is internally a 'Consultant'

What you'll do

End to end management of the packaging design lifecycle
Liaise with key stakeholders to collate briefs and ensure alignment on national and international packaging projects.
Prepare and present design briefs and market insights for brand and individual product design
Act as a brand guardian, instigate and maintain brand design guidelines
Instigate the creation and updating of internal guidelines in your area of responsibility (e.g. process guidelines, CSR topics, etc.)

What you'll need

Proven Brand Strategy experience on a multi-national environment preferably in the FMCG sector
Strong communication skills with a persuasive approach
Ability to work both in a team and independently
Highly organised and skilled at managing their own time and workload
Able to work to tight deadlines and prioritise tasks
Ability to take initiative and be proactive
Confident with a firm yet professional manner
Solutions driven
PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
German language would be advantageous but not essential

What you'll receive

35 days holiday (pro rata)
10% in-store discount
Sabbatical
Enhanced family leave
Pension scheme
Plus, more of the perks you deserve
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now