Junior Brand Manager

OTC Healthcare | Full-time | UK

Are you looking to build your career in brand management within the fast-paced world of OTC healthcare? This is an excellent opportunity for someone with early marketing experience who wants to learn, grow and make a real impact. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your ideas are valued and your development is supported.

About the Role

As a Junior Brand Manager, you will play an active role in supporting the planning, execution and performance of key healthcare brands. Working closely with senior marketers, sales teams and external agencies, you will help drive brand visibility, deliver trade marketing initiatives and ensure smooth coordination across multiple projects.

This role is ideal for someone analytical, organised and enthusiastic about developing a career in consumer health, beauty or regulated markets.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Planning Support

• Assist senior team members in building and delivering brand and trade marketing plans.
• Contribute to category reviews and competitor analysis to identify trends, challenges and growth opportunities.

Trade Marketing Execution

• Help coordinate trade marketing activities to ensure alignment with brand strategies.
• Support reporting on campaign performance and trade activation results.

Project and Agency Coordination

• Assist in preparing briefs for creative, media, point of sale and packaging agencies.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support

• Work closely with National Account Managers on trade marketing initiatives.
• Liaise with logistics and operations teams to support continuity of supply.
• Create and update customer presentations in partnership with sales teams.
• Provide marketing materials and brand updates for customer meetings.

Reporting and Forecasting

• Assist with sales and profit forecasting.
• Prepare internal reports and client updates.
• Track marketing spend and support monthly budget reviews.

General Responsibilities

• Carry out additional tasks that support brand performance and marketing delivery.

Desirable Experience

• Some experience in marketing, brand support or a related field, including internships or entry-level roles.
• Exposure to consumer packaged goods or retail environments is a plus.
• Interest in health and beauty, OTC healthcare or regulated industries.

Qualifications

• Marketing or business-related degree preferred but not essential.
• Working towards a recognised marketing qualification such as CIM is beneficial.
• Good general education including English and Maths.

Skills and Attributes

• A solid understanding of basic marketing principles and channels.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse data and prepare simple reports.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with colleagues, clients and agency partners.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Why This Role Could Be Right for You

This is a great step for someone who wants hands-on experience across brand management, trade marketing and product lifecycle activities. You will gain exposure to cross-functional teams, build commercial awareness and develop the foundations needed for a future Brand Manager position.

If you are curious, motivated and passionate about helping consumers make better health choices, we would love to hear from you.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.