Global FMCG multinational with a portfolio of some of the nation's favourite household brands!

Description

Description of the role

Support and assist current UK&IRL Senior Brand Manager in the execution and development of a range of marketing initiatives for the UK leader brand:

• Support all aspects of the marketing function including new product development setup; (monthly sales meetings preparation, launch product and plans preparation and execution of products in store and online).
• With the Senior Brand Manager, define and develop UK marketing plans, activities & creative campaigns
• Key member in the execution of UK specific point of sale (in the Independent Stores and Speciality channels) and responsible for leading toolkit localisation.
• Develop launch plans for new products for local market (volume potential, pricing...)
• Provide technical support to sales department and external customers including sales force, distributors, retailers and consumers with the support of the Technical consultant
• Liaise with local agencies to provide support for the strategy via advertising, PR, point of sale, literature.
• Managing digital activities with the support of the UK Digital Marketing Manager
• Managing Marketing budget for the brand (annual planning and monthly reviewing)
• Assess and measure performance of all set initiatives and competitive benchmarking for future new products development (new category extension)
• Project lead (with Sr Brand Manager Support) to organise the stands and presence at consumer shows and trade shows

Profile

Skills & Experience

• Marketing or Business studies degree or similar qualification
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise
• Goal focused and action orientated
• Self-motivated and takes ownership of work
• A strong team player
• Shows agility and flexibility
• 2-3 years Local/Trade Marketing experience or similar
• Full Marketing Mix experience - essential
• Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal - essential
• Degree in Marketing/Business or marketing qualification
• Strong business commercial acumen - required
• Strong organisational and project management skills - required
• Creative, team spirited, open, strong communication skills, self-independent, ability to multitask, detail orientation- required

Job Offer

There is a competitive package on offer and an unrivalled opportunity to develop in a highly progressive environment.