Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Assistant Brand Manager Lucozade M/F
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Assistant Brand Manager – Lucozade Strategy & Portfolio
Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid), Permanent • Immediate Start
About the Role
You’ll play a key part in driving growth for Lucozade Energy and Lucozade Sport by leading flavour innovation and PPA (Price, Pack, Architecture) projects. Integral to portfolio optimisation, this role ensures the brand remains relevant, competitive, and exciting within the fast-paced sports and energy drink category.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and launch of new flavour innovations for Lucozade Energy and Sport, collaborating with R&D, Insights, and Marketing to identify and execute consumer-driven ideas
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver innovation launches on time, budget, and to standard
- Assist in packaging, pricing, and portfolio optimisation, aligning initiatives with commercial strategy
- Monitor competitor activity and trends to shape future brand decisions
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables for multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Partner with senior leadership to ensure alignment with Lucozade’s brand strategy and broader Suntory portfolio goals
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The Brand
As one of the UK’s leading sports and energy drink brands, Lucozade boasts:
- Star-studded athlete and ambassador partnerships (Jude Bellingham, Anthony Joshua, Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC, England football)
- A robust annual budget + proven track record of innovation
- A legacy of iconic campaigns and consumer engagement
About Us
Suntory Beverage & Food Europe is a leader in soft drinks, powering diverse heritage brands like Orangina, Schweppes, Ribena, and more.
Here, your career journey matters. You’ll: ✔ Inspire and innovate alongside a collaborative team ✔ Enjoy autonomy under our culture, "Yatte Minahare" ("Towards a Great Challenge")—meaning dream big ✔ Benefit from a supportive work-life balance and learning culture committed to long-term growth
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Ideal Candidate
You demonstrate:
- ographies in marketing or brand management, particularly within FMCG or beverage sectors
- Strong project & stakeholder management skills? Trained to work with diverse teams (R&D, Insights, Marketing etc.)
- Data-driven mindset: thrives on analysing trends and translating them into actionable recommendations
- Innovation-driven passion—able to balance speed with strategic thinking
- Familiarity with consumer insights and brand portfolio development is a plus
- Prior work in sports/energy drinks or similar beverage categories is advantageous
At Suntory, we value: 🔹 Diverse perspectives—our differences drive our success 🔹 Growth and inclusion—we empower employees to develop professionally and prioritise well-being
Accessibility: If you require any reasonable accommodation during your application, please contact your recruiter.
Permanent position, Uxbridge, Hybrid working.
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