Yamaha Music Europe (UK) is on the look out for a passionate and innovative Product Specialist to join our UK Marketing team This role requires a degree of flexibility, which includes travelling around the UK and occasionally visiting our Yamaha Music offices across Europe.
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
You will be part of a motivated marketing team, where you will be required to attend the Milton Keynes office, three days a week and work two days from home under the hybrid model.
Key Responsibilities: · Working with the Business development managers to report on the Dealer Activity and Return on investment.
· Working with our Dealer network to ensure marketing activity and potential sales are maximized, including regular Marketing meetings.
· Work closely with key stakeholders including Marketing Director, Sales Teams, and the internal teams with all actions and progress, gaining feedback insights.
· Service local UK Artist Rosta including Artist Requests, instrument placement, promotion opportunities, brand presence.
· Implement product launches into the Dealer Sales Channel, ensuring Sales & Marketing activity is aligned.
This includes supporting Dealer Marketing actions, Web Content, Video, Displays, Demo's etc.
· Support internal and external staff with in-depth product knowledge through regular training sessions and circulation of product information.
· Develop the marketing strategy to generate sales across all relevant market sectors with clear calls to action.
· Identify or review any new opportunities in alignment with HQ.
· Support global international Artist requirements as requested by other areas and ensure promotional opportunity is optimized.
· Responsible for planning, controlling and reporting the marketing promotional budget for the UK.
· Monitor the UK market, including competitor activity, in order to identify changes and opportunities and adapt Yamaha strategies accordingly.
· Support our European colleagues through the sharing of best practice and proactive communication · Work alongside the Digital Marketing Specialist to ensure all Marketing Activity has optimised Digital Reach.
· Plan physical event activity for selected products including shows, exhibitions, demo's, instore events etc.
This includes content, style, layout, timing, targets and measurables.
· Implement brief events and attend where appropriate.
· Responsible for controlling Marketing spend, ensuring projects are managed efficiently and budgets adhered to.
· Responsible for the control of all Loan Stock, ensuring they are handled efficiently, within budget with no overdue cases.
· Responsible for the control of all FOC, ensuring they are within budget and ROI is maximized and reported.
· Create an annual key dealer account marketing plan.
What We're looking for: A confident creative thinker with a passion for music and knowledge on a range of pianos Experience in developing campaigns and implementing the plan The ability to demonstrate playing the Piano for our clients Occasionally work weekends on events /Exhibitions Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment A results-oriented mindset Why Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK) Be part of a globally recognized brand that has been at the forefront of music innovation for over 130 years.
Work in a vibrant and collaborative culture where your ideas are valued and encouraged.
Enjoy a competitive compensation package with attractive company benefits.
Qualifications desirable but not essential: 1-3 years' of marketing experience BS/BA in Marketing or a related field of study Excellent writing and communication skills If you’re excited about shaping the future of music marketing, we want to hear from you Submit your CV and a cover letter describing why you would be the best person for this position.
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