Established in 1960, Unilin is now recognised as a global leader in the design and manufacture of laminate & Parquet flooring systems and more recently, LVT. Its Quick-Step®, Moduleo & Pergo® brands are synonymous with quality, style and innovation and holds a market-leading position in the UK. With over 7,500 staff, 20 production units and sales exceeding €2.2bn, Unilin continues to outperform the market through its wide range of high quality products and customer-focused approach.
We currently have a vacancy for a Junior Marketing Executive to assist in covering a Maternity leave starting with immediate effect (9 months FTC)
Main Responsibilities and Duties
* Work closely with the Brand Manager & Sales team to align objectives and deliver strong marketing initiatives to support business targets.
* Administrative support for the overall strategy and plan for the Unilin brands in each market channel, to ensure achievement of volume and brand targets in each market.
* Manage the Merchandising Flow for stands, from ordering to shipping and creating billing plans including CRM/SAP.
* Support the Brand Manager with product launches.
* Provide marketing support and guidance to, and co-ordination between, head office and local customer service and operations.
* Coordinate and organise company representation at events and exhibitions, as well as internal events.
* Provide support to our sales team in line with brand guidelines via display boards, stands, swatch books, website queries.
* Send out News Letters and Press releases via our mailing system.
* General administrative duties.
The above list is not exhaustive and is mainly a guideline of some of the duties undertaken
Essential Criteria
* Educated to Degree Level with a desired minimum of 1 year work experience in either product management or marketing role, or 3 years’ experience in product management or marketing role.
* Excellent communication, presentation and reporting skills.
* Excellent organisational skills with a focus on attention to detail.
* The ability to work in a team as well as individually
* The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines juggling numerous projects.
* Excellent IT skills
* Have a proactive approach to work and look to embrace Unilin Values
* Flexible for travelling
Desirable Criteria
* Previous experience in a sales, distribution or marketing environment.
* IT skills to include previous working knowledge of SAP & CRM
* Proficient in Microsoft Office programs with strong capabilities within Excel.