This is a great time to join our international marketing team as we look to continue our significant growth through increased share in current markets and expansion into new geographies. Reporting to the International Marketing Manager for Africa and supporting the wider team, this exciting role will be in the thick of the action, planning and implementing a huge variety of marketing campaigns, in conjunction with our customers, around the world. YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
* Supporting the International Marketing managers with :
* The creation and delivery of the brand and innovation plans.
* The marketing budget management in line with agreed spend.
* The management and development of New Product Introductions.
* Delivering the brand activation plans to meet the needs of the individual markets and customers.
* To deliver consistent, relevant and timely communications to all stakeholders, both internal and external.
* Support on the budget management, raising purchase orders, accurate reporting and providing period updates.
* Manage the POS offer - including briefing the creative team on the creation, and co-ordinating implementation.
* Keep abreast of the changing marketplace through consumer research and market visits where appropriate.
* Track competitor activity in the marketplace to ensure our plans are competitive and fit for purpose.
* Respond to ad hoc project requests with written reports and recommendations e.g. gathering market information and performing data searches
* Lead the artwork approval process on all international packaging projects and ensure timely delivery.
* Support with brand performance monitoring and tracking.
* Support with market research and analysis.
* Review and maintain all relevant Websites.
Ideally 12 months experience working in a consumer marketing role.
* Project management, multitasking and strong organisational skills needed
* Ideally agency relationship management
* International experience preferable but not essential
* Desk research of international markets, data analysis and presenting back to sales team essential
OTHER SKILLS THAT WE ARE PREFERABLY LOOKING FOR‿
* A good communicator at different levels
* Literate across all Microsoft Office applications
* Foundation level understanding of the Marketing mix and marketing plan creation across multiple channels including digital, in-store, OOH, market activations
* Planning - strong planning and organisational skills.
* Commercial management - understanding of managing a budget
* Effective presentation skills
* Basic understanding of social media channels
* 2nd language useful - eg French or Spanish
There is no other business quite like ours, we think this is a special place to work, even if we do say so ourselves!
We have been making life taste better since 1908. At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, & a true pride in who we are. It is our team of talented people that make us. We are actively looking for difference & we are working hard to make sure all our practices are inclusive., Vimto is enjoyed by families worldwide - in over 60 countries - through a combination of local production and export. We produce carbonated, cordial, still and frozen products, sold in a range of flavours. Our international success is testament to our iconic and distinctive brand, and our strong strategic partnerships with our customers, some of which we are proud to have worked with for over 90 years., While our people tell us Nichols plc is a great place to work, we know we can do more. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are learning what this means every day. We are striving to ensure we are building more diverse teams, we are at our best when we bring together our different life experiences, ways of thinking and individuality. Any job offer is subject to an individual's Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.
No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to the following and these are just some of the benefits of working @Vimto;
* 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
* Private medical cover
* Your birthday off work
* 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose)
* A generous pension scheme
* Annual Bonus