FMCG Marketing Director Job Description

Marketing Directors in FMCG lead the entire marketing function, setting brand strategy, managing significant A&P budgets, and building marketing teams that deliver consumer engagement and commercial p…

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$85,000 – $160,000

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Marketing Director

[Company Name] · [Location] · [Full-time / Hybrid / Remote] · $85,000–$160,000k + bonus

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Marketing Director to join our team at [Company Name]. Marketing Directors in FMCG lead the entire marketing function, setting brand strategy, managing significant A&P budgets, and building marketing teams that deliver consumer engagement and commercial performance. They sit on the senior leadership team and are responsible for building long-term brand equity while delivering short-term growth targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead marketing function across brand management, digital, trade marketing, and insights
  • Own the total A&P budget, allocating investment across brands and channels based on strategic priorities
  • Set long-term brand strategy — positioning, architecture, consumer targeting, and communications platform
  • Build and develop a high-performing marketing team, establishing a culture of consumer-first thinking
  • Represent marketing at the Board, reporting on brand health, market share, and campaign effectiveness
  • Lead the NPD innovation pipeline — from consumer insight through to launch strategy
  • Manage agency relationships at the senior level — creative, media, PR, digital
  • Partner with Commercial Director on integrated commercial and brand strategy

Required Skills & Experience

  • Brand strategy at portfolio level
  • A&P budget management ($5M+)
  • People leadership & team development
  • Consumer insight strategy
  • Integrated marketing leadership
  • Media strategy (TV, digital, OOH)
  • Agency management at senior level
  • Innovation / NPD pipeline oversight

Advantageous Skills

  • Category creation experience
  • International brand launch
  • D2C brand building
  • ESG and brand purpose strategy

Qualifications

  • Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field
  • MBA common but not mandatory
  • Chartered Marketer (FCIM) credential respected

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary: $85,000–$160,000
  • Annual bonus scheme (10–40% of base)
  • Private healthcare and pension (employer contribution)
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • [Add any company-specific benefits]

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background.

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