Senior Licensing Manager (Cadbury's)

Senior Licensing Manager - Cadbury's



Location: Market Drayton (hybrid)

Contract: Permanent

M-ller has been a much-loved household brand in the UK for over 30 years. From M-ller Corner and M-ller Rice to Biotiful, our products are chosen by millions every day. We are proud to partner with Cadbury's, the UK's number one FMCG brand, as the official license partner within chilled desserts.

As Cadbury's Senior Licensing Manager, you will be a senior leader within the UK marketing team, with full ownership of the Cadbury's Desserts portfolio. This is a highly visible role, responsible for driving commercial performance, long-term growth strategy and the licensing partnership with Mondelez.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Commercial delivery

• Lead the Cadbury's Desserts licensing partnership, working closely with Mondelez to ensure alignment on commercial delivery, brand activation and operations
• Deliver P&L KPIs across revenue, volume and profit through robust monthly performance reviews and cross-functional action planning
• Partner with Sales, customers and site teams to ensure flawless execution of plans and end-to-end delivery

Brand strategy

• Define and lead the brand strategy, informed by consumer insight, M-ller brand fundamentals and brand equity data
• Align with the Treats segment lead and Mondelez on strategic priorities, growth ambitions and targets
• Own the long-term growth plan, creating a compelling vision for the portfolio and engaging key stakeholders

Brand activation

• Lead cross-agency teams to deliver insight-led, impactful brand activation
• Work closely with Shopper Marketing and Sales to bring the brand calendar to life in market
• Engage retailers on future plans, securing buy-in and shared ambition

Team leadership

• Coach and develop direct reports, setting clear objectives and raising performance standards
• Role model M-ller values, demonstrating accountability, collaboration and a growth mindset

What You'll Receive:

In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Company car
• Contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave increasing with service.
• Flexible benefits programme
• In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK's most iconic brands within a business that empowers people to make a real impact.

Join us and help put a M-ller in every fridge.

At M-ller, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don't meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we're happy to support you.

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