Assistant Brand Manager - FTC

Who We Are

At Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I, we’re passionate about creating drinks that brighten people’s lives. Based in Stockley Park, we’re home to some of the UK’s most loved brands, and we’re committed to delivering excellence, creativity, and sustainability in everything we do.

About your role

This is your chance to work on one of the UK’s most iconic and beloved brands—Ribena. With a rich portfolio that spans juice drinks, squash, and now carbonated soft drinks, Ribena is entering an exciting new chapter. You’ll be part of a transformation that brings fresh innovation and a bold new brand idea to life.

As the Assistant Brand Manager, you’ll play a high-profile role in shaping the future of Ribena. You’ll help deliver market-leading campaigns and products that align with evolving consumer trends, especially as Ribena explores its place in the energy drink space. You’ll work across a variety of marketing disciplines—from ATL media and communications to innovation, packaging, PR, and digital.

This role is a FTC of 1 year

What You'll Do

You will support the Senior Brand Manager and Brand Manager in developing brand campaigns and translating the campaign vision into activation and content across multiple marketing touchpoints. You will help implement go-to-market strategies for innovation and pricing initiatives. You’ll take ownership of managing the Ribena budget, ensuring accurate tracking and alignment with key stakeholders.

You will lead specific parts of the Ribena portfolio, such as flavours or formats, and work closely with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market. You’ll help develop optimized liquids, packaging, and formats that drive brand penetration. You’ll also generate insights and data analysis from multiple internal and external sources, and collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to create and deliver digital and social content.

What's in it for you

You’ll be joining a supportive team where your ideas and creativity are valued. You’ll have the chance to work on a brand that’s loved by millions and be part of shaping its future. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of marketing disciplines and develop your skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You’ll be empowered to take ownership of projects, collaborate with talented colleagues, and grow your career within a company that invests in its people. 

What You need to be successful

You’ll bring relevant professional experience, ideally within the FMCG sector, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll have a proven track record of delivering excellent results and a passion for brand building.

Your ability to manage projects and stay organized will be essential. You’ll be focused on execution and delivery, with great attention to detail. Experience in brand activation and product or communications development will help you thrive in this role.

You’ll need to be commercially savvy, with a proactive approach to working in a matrix organization. Your understanding of the UK grocery and impulse markets, combined with a growth mindset and curiosity about consumer and shopper behavior, will set you apart. You’ll be comfortable navigating ambiguity and change, and ready to make a real impact.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.