Assistant Brand Manager - Contract Position

About Us

itsu is a leading healthy eating brand inspired by Asian cuisine, featuring over 70 UK locations and a strong presence in European grocery sectors. Known for fresh, daily-prepared food, itsu aims to expand aggressively both through retail outlets and grocery distribution. The grocery division extends the brand into supermarkets, health stores, online platforms, wholesale, and international markets with products like seaweed thins, frozen gyoza & bao, broth, noodles, and miso.

Role Overview

This Assistant Brand Manager supports brand initiatives across internal marketing and new product developments. You will participate in buyer meetings for multiple channels including Ocado, Convenience, Wholesale, High Street, and Travel. Responsibilities include managing trade marketing activities, collaborating with National Account Managers and Brand Managers, budgeting and reviewing spend, overseeing marketing-led field sales efforts, analyzing industry trends and consumer insights, managing loyalty programs, and delivering ongoing business reports for non-grocery channels.

Diversity and Inclusion

itsu prioritizes creating an inclusive and equitable work environment and invites applications from diverse backgrounds. Applicants should anonymize CVs by omitting personal identifiers such as full name, educational institutions, addresses, emails, and photos to ensure unbiased review.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary and performance bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with flexibility for religious observances
• Health insurance coverage
• Participating company pension scheme
• Hybrid work model with two days remote working per week
• Opportunity for working abroad
• 50% discount at itsu stores
• Complimentary lunch during working days
• Retail discounts with partner companies
• Salary sacrifice options for cycling and electric vehicles
• Generous budget for professional training and development