Marketing Manager

Overview

Join The HEINEKEN Company, the UK's premier beer, cider, and pub business, as a Marketing Manager based in London. This permanent position offers a competitive salary ranging from £98,766 to £122,000, complemented by an extensive benefits package. The company is renowned for iconic brands such as Inch's and Birra Moretti and operates around 2,400 pubs throughout the UK.

Role Summary

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of The HEINEKEN Company's flagship brands, driving volume, value, and market share growth. You will manage the brand's Profit & Loss (P&L), lead a team of managers and senior specialists, and serve as the key brand advocate within the HEINEKEN UK organization. Your responsibilities include setting strategic brand and channel plans, utilizing the full marketing mix to boost profitability and brand presence, monitoring performance, and providing timely interventions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of marketing managers and senior specialists, focusing on talent development and capability building.
• Own the brand and channel strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Analyze consumer behavior, competitor actions, and distribution trends to maintain market relevance.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across multiple business units to shape cross-functional strategies.
• Drive marketing transformation initiatives, influencing stakeholders across a complex multinational matrix.

Candidate Profile

• Strong leadership experience with full P&L ownership and a track record of delivering business results.
• Proven expertise in culture-driven brand building and marketing transformation.
• Experience managing large, high-performance teams with an emphasis on people development.
• Ability to navigate and influence in a complex multinational corporate environment.
• In-depth knowledge of FMCG and consumer markets, including competitor and distribution insights.
• Excellent commercial and analytical judgment to convert insights into actionable brand and channel plans.
• Experience designing and implementing integrated through-the-line marketing campaigns.

Company Culture and Benefits

HEINEKEN is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where every employee contributes meaningfully to the future of beverages and hospitality. Benefits include:

• Annual bonus scheme.
• Benefits allowance equivalent to 15% of the base salary.
• Company-sponsored private medical insurance.
• Double-matched pension contributions up to 10%.
• 35 days of annual leave plus 3 public holidays, with holiday trading options.
• Flexible benefit programs including retail discounts.
• Quarterly allowance for purchasing HEINEKEN ciders and beers, including low- and no-alcohol varieties.

Employees can also join various colleague networks that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.

Additional Information

The closing date for applications is 5th August 2026. Please note positions may be filled prior to this date if a high volume of applications are received. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the UK. The company welcomes applicants who may not meet every qualification criterion, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations during the application process are available upon request.