Graduate Marketing Executive – FMCG

Our client is part of a European food manufacturing group which specialises in dairy products and deserts for leading supermarkets.

They are looking to recruit 3 Marketing Executives into new roles within their Category Management department.

PURPOSE OF JOB:
Provide general administration and support to the Category Development Manager, assisting with the planning and execution of marketing activities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide general administration support to the Category Development Manager and the Managing Director as required.

Co-ordinate ad trafficking liaising with the media agency and design agency ensuring deadlines are met.

Co-ordinate projects under the direction of the Category Development Manager (this could involve leaflets development, event co-ordination, promotional campaigns).

Liaise with internal departments, external agencies and the French office to update them on marketing activities.

Co-ordinate the purchase of consumer magazines and where required the despatch of magazine examples to the business in France.

Maintain libraries as follows:-
Consumer magazines for internal use
Images and Logos

Measure the impact of Own Label marketing activities and produce timely and relevant reports.

Respond to general Own Label consumer enquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Monitor competitors’ marketing activities for both Chilled markets through monitoring news coverage, advertising, on-pack promotional activities, store audits, etc.

Maintain sales reports.

Liaise with the Commercial Support Administrator, to arrange the transport and delivery of samples to the Press Office, publishers, promotion handling houses etc.

Monitor copyright infringements and report accordingly to the company Legal team and follow up.

Act as the first point of contact for 3rd party enquiries (prospective agencies, partnership opportunities etc).

Co-ordinate stock of branded promotional items.

Any other ad hoc duties as required by your Line Manager

2.1 or 1st class degree in Business or Marketing
Some relevant marketing experience in an FMCG organisation would be useful but not essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analytically minded and passionate about using data to drive decision making
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work-load, to deliver activities on time and within budget
Flexible approach to people, projects and assignments
Excellent project management skills, ability to manage projects with several stakeholders