Job Overview
Key Responsibilities
1. Support Brand Planning: Assist in developing marketing and trade marketing plans under the guidance of senior team members.
2. Category & Competitor Insights: Help gather and analyze data on product categories and competitor activity to identify trends and opportunities.
3. Trade Marketing Execution: Contribute to the implementation and reporting of trade marketing activities aligned with brand objectives.
4. Coordination: Assist in preparing briefs for advertising, media, point-of-sale, and packaging design agencies, and help monitor project progress.
5. Plan Implementation:Support the development of trade marketing plans with National Account Managers.Help execute brand strategies and activities.Prepare reports and updates for internal teams and clients.
6. Budget Monitoring: Track marketing spend and assist with monthly budget reviews.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with logistics and other departments to ensure continuity of supply.
8. Presentation Support: Create and maintain customer presentations in collaboration with sales managers.
9. Sales Team Support: Provide brand updates and marketing materials for customer meetings.
10. Forecast Assistance: Support in preparing sales and profit forecasts as part of annual objectives.
11. Other Duties: Carry out any reasonable tasks related to the role as required.
Career Experience
12. Some experience in marketing or a related field (internship or entry-level role) is desirable.
13. Exposure to consumer packaged goods or retail sectors is an advantage.
14. Interest in Health & Beauty, OTC, or regulated markets is preferred but not essential.
Qualifications
15. A recognised marketing qualification (e.g., CIM) or working towards one.
16. Marketing or business-related degree preferred but not essential.
17. Good general education including Maths and English.
Required Skills
18. Basic understanding of marketing principles and channels.
19. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
20. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) at a basic to intermediate level.
21. Ability to analyse data and prepare simple reports.
22. Good communication skills for working with colleagues, clients, and agencies.
23. Ability to work proactively and manage tasks with guidance.
24. Willingness to learn and develop within the role.
This role is not eligible for employer sponsored work authorisation. Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UK as per Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, section 15.
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