Shape & Create - And make it happen!The Villeroy & Boch Group with its Ideal Standard brand is one of the worlds leading manufacturers in the ceramics and lifestyle sector. With our innovative and stylish products from the Dining & Lifestyle and Bath & Wellness segments, we have been creating moments and rooms to feel good in since 1748. Our success is based on the passion, design expertise and innovative strength of our more than 13,000 employees in 42 countries.Want to become part of us? #shapeandcreateJob Title:Trade Marketing SpecialistReporting to:Marketing DirectorWorking with the Marketing Director, wider local and central marketing teams, you will be responsible for activating the Global and UK & Ireland marketing strategy. You’ll be the central point for activating centrally driven marketing activities and delivering them to the UK market in the responsible channel. You’ll make sure that the local UK market gets the appropriate coverage and that centrally driven campaigns are adapted to suit the needs of our teams and customers.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:Work with Group Brand & Activation to apply and leverage Global Marketing Campaigns & initiatives as relevant to the channel/country – implementing, driving the success and reporting progress and activity back into Marketing Director & Group colleaguesExecute NPI launches. Working with Group Brand & Activation and relevant Local Product Manager to implement launch strategyFeed into group brand & activation local requirements for initiatives and campaignsAdapt & translate centrally provided materials to execute group initiativesCreate local price list and relevant documentsCollect requirements for POS and customer specific materialsProvide support to the local sales teams to meet company targets through local country and customer campaigns, promotions, initiativesParticipate in customer reviews to collect understanding, insight & intelligence and feedback from periodical structured interviews and field visit with local sales.Management of customer data lists through SFDC system and external data sourcesPlanning, management and execution of local eventsEngages and manages relationships with marketing agencies, print. PR & media relationships (outside of specialist non-res) where needed to be employed locally to deliver activation campaignsGeneral Experience / Knowledge base:Degree level education in relevant field or holding professional marketing qualification CIM / IDM preferredPrevious Marketing experience in related or parallel industryExperience of working in a large organisation with Group & Local Marketing structureSpecific Skills/Experience:Strong understanding of the full marketing mix, platforms and channelsProject management skillsBudget ManagementStrong problem solving and analytical skillsEvidence of creative flairBehavioural Skills:Self-starterGood team playerCross-functional workingWell organisedResults focusedDeadline drivenPositive attitude with a passion for impactful marketing and driving strategies forwardPerseverance and keen to succeedInfluencingLocationHull or ArmitageAbility to have flexible working – 2 days WFH per wkThink outside the box with us! #shapeandcreate
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