Talent Guardian are proud to be recruiting for a Marketing Assistant on behalf of a leading wholesaler in the food and drink industry in Reading .
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a newly created role supporting both the marketing and buying departments. We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive individual who will play a key part in streamlining the product launch process and ensuring smooth coordination of marketing assets and administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate design assets and imagery for catalogues, website, and marketing materials
Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely submission of images and assets to spec
Maintain quality standards for file naming, artwork setup, and product data
Upload new product lines and promotions to internal systems
Distribute the weekly internal bulletin
Update and manage website imagery via the CMS
Perform basic artwork edits (e.g. background removal)
Distribute Product Information Pages to the sales team
Upload product images to retailer portals
Manage catalogue stock and promotional materials
Coordinate product samples for launches, events, and trade shows
Maintain the database
Provide general admin support to the marketing and buying teams About You:
Minimum 1 year’s experience in a marketing or buying team
Keen interest in the food and drink industry
Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop)
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel & PowerPoint
Familiarity with CMS systems is a plus
Comfortable with tools like Canva
Highly organised and deadline-driven with sharp attention to detail
Confident communicator, both written and verbal
Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage projects independently What’s in it for you? This role offers a competitive salary, the opportunity to grow within a values-led and fast-paced organisation, and the chance to be part of a team passionate about good food, ethical sourcing, and sustainability