UK Consumer Marketing Manager

UK Consumer Marketing Manager - Costa Express - Permanent - High Wycombe/Field based Help to shape the Costa Express marketing strategy to drive maximum commercial performance Ability to collaborate and network and deliver impactInput and shape forthcoming plansWork with an enthusiastic, collaborative and creative team We're Costa Express, Global leaders in intelligent coffee. Our innovative self-serve machines uses fresh milk and the same Mocha Italian blend as our shops to create the perfect Costa Coffee on the go. We constantly raise the bar setting ourselves clear and stretching targets. We strive for continuous improvement determined to deliver that unbeatable coffee experience for when that caffeine kick is needed, in places most convenient for our customers. Who we are looking for Strategic thinking marketer with outstanding leadership skills who can think at pace and connect the dots. You will bring gravitas and a wealth of marketing experience to the table and have the ability to have major impact in this newly created role. Stakeholder management is a large and important part of the role and you will command an audience and speak confidently to Costa Express's senior stakeholders. Commercial acumen is key as you deliver greater returns on marketing spend and manage a substantial budget. Ability to think long term, bring fresh ideas and adapt at pace to a changing market place. You will build credibility quickly in order to deliver stretching and ambitious plans and along with your entrepreneurial spirit and strong character will make this role a success and in turn offer great career progression. A bit about the role Responsible for planning, delivery and the execution of the Marketing Communications across the entire customer journey, including all channels. Development of an annual UK marketing strategy will be a key part of the role as you start at the beginning of the Costa Express journey and make yourself an integral part of the success. This pivotal role will allow you to make things relevant, impactful whilst retaining brand identity. Outstanding communications skills will allow you to own the relationships with key partners and lead a joint programme of marketing projects, on time and on budget. You will bring a wealth of marketing experience to the table and demonstrate this by your knowledge of brand management - both development and maintenance. Solid marketing experience across the whole marketing mix is essential and with the ability to optimise your commercial awareness and showcase your strategic thinking. You will bring a wealth of marketing experience to the table and demonstrate this by leading and developing an amazing team as well a great opportunity for you to grow and develop in role and potential to propel your career with Costa as well as the wider Whitbread. So bring us your unique blend, together with energy and drive and in return we'll give you a competitive package and more coffee than you could dream of to enjoy in a fast paced and dynamic environment. *Independent survey of 5000 people published in December 2014 by Allegra Strategies. For further details see