Global Brand Assistant

Global Brand Assistant / West London / 24k / FMCG
My client is the global market leader within art materials. Their brands have played an important role in the creative industry for centuries. They are looking for a Global Brand Assistant to assist the Global Brand Director in the execution of one of their premium brands.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Assist in the implementation of a communication campaign globally.

– Work closely with the Global Digital Team in campaign planning and deliver master templates for digital assets (e.g. banner, emailing). Develop branded video content for the website in close collaboration with the Digital Global Content Manager.
– Work closely with the Global Merchandising Team in campaign planning and deliver master templates for POS material (e.g. FSDU, CDU). Assure that the brand is best displayed in all planograms.
– Liaise with our creative agencies and assure that creative assets are developed with high quality as well as in time and on budget.
– Liaise with the Global Brand Manager in terms of assets needed, communication to the markets and delivery of toolkits.

1. Assist in the implementation of the packaging redesign.

– Assist in the roll out of the master design template by category to all SKUs, maximizing the brand impact on shelf and the distinction between varieties. Assure that all legal information is respected in the roll out.
– Liaise with the Operations team to manage stock levels and availability in store timings.
– Liaise with the Global Brand Manager in terms of relaunch phasing and communication to the markets.

1. Marketing Budget

– Set up a reporting system which guarantees an accurate follow up of monthly spend by brand.
– Work closely with the Global Brand Managers and the Finance Team and assure that all costs are monitored correctly in terms of PO raising, receipting and invoicing.
– Give a monthly budget update to the Brand Director and the Finance Controller.

Person Specification

1. University degree or equivalent
2. Proven experience in FMCG Brand Management
3. Demonstrated knowledge in campaign development and an eye for design
4. Strong agency management skills
5. International background as well as local and global brand experience
6. Strong team player
7. Analytical thinking
8. Efficiency and results orientation
9. Self-confident.
10. Organisational commitment.
11. Committed to detail and high quality working standards
12. Result oriented