Business Management and Marketing Assistant (Kitchen) - 13 month Student Industrial Placement
Bracknell
Panasonic UK | 01/07/2025
Role Overview
Panasonic is giving you the opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation within Consumer electricals. Panasonic has grown to become one of the largest electronics companies in the world, producing market leading products in home appliances, cameras, TV, surveillance and many more.
You will be joining in a year in which the management and marketing teams will be integral. Panasonic needs your help with the management and marketing processes within several of our Consumer product departments.
How you will become part of the bigger picture....
As part of our team you will provide support in tasks including:
* Keeping track of sales and forecasts, updating weekly reports for major customers and gain an understanding of forecasts and market data.
* Updating web content for online retailers, help our products be marketed online.
* Supporting new product development and marketing campaigns.
* Assisting in promotional activities and events e.g., trade shows.
* Supporting Brand Comms and PR with sending samples to influencers, press and for events.
* Liaising with suppliers on visual merchandising.
* Gaining insight and assisting in Business Planning and marketing plans for your year at Panasonic.
* Liaising with the business unit in Japan regarding products, stock, and other marketing materials.
* Managing Product Sample Stock - arranging deliveries & collection of stock between other EU countries and UK to maintain operating levels.
* Maintaining regular communication with different internal departments including Sales, Brand Communications, PR, Finance and Planning to share information on marketing activities.
* Bringing potential new ideas and insights into the team on both the market and products.
What you will bring to the picture....
* Must be a university student with an industrial placement year, where this experience would be beneficial to your course.
* We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated to bring unique perspective to the Marketing team at Panasonic UK.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
* Problem-solving ability that will enable you to develop solutions for barriers or administrative issues that may arise.
* Hybrid working role which requires the ability to work independently, as well as within a team environment.
* Good time-management and the ability to prioritise workload in an organised fashion.
* Strong drive to succeed within the corporate environment.
* Proactive in the workplace, using initiative to complete tasks without supervision.
* An interest in commercial marketing which includes consumer insights, market trends and data analysis.
* An interest in consumer electronics will help you to succeed in each category (Audio, Imaging and Beauty/Home Appliances).
* Independent management of responsibilities and ability to take full ownership of daily tasks.
* Team player and ability to work in harmony with the rest of the group.
What would give you the edge....
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite to assist in administrative work. However, advanced training will be provided.
* Modern marketing knowledge – social media, teams, video...
What does our big picture look like?
Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding over a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place, one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time.
We believe in strong collaboration and team spirit to develop Panasonic’s competitive edge even further. Panasonic is an energetic, creative and proactive organisation consistently aiming to exceed its customers’ expectations. In an ever-changing world, we continue our efforts to align with our Seven Principles to make life simpler, safer, healthier, more enjoyable, and more sustainable. ‘Live Your Best’.
Inclusion and Equality
In keeping with our principle of Fairness and Honesty, Panasonic’s ambition is to continue to become a more inclusive company, which attracts the best applicants who will be considered for employment regardless of difference and demonstrates our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
What we offer...
Salary range: £24,600 per annum
Annual Bonus
Annual Leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contract Type: Fixed Term 13 month contract
Hours: 37.5 Full-time
Location: Bracknell
Hybrid working – with the expectation to work from the office a minimum of 2 / 3 days a week
Travel Requirements: May occasionally be asked to attend off-site meetings.
+ Benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme
Life assurance 4x salary
Income Protection
Private Medical Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Other voluntary benefits such as dental insurance, health cashback plan, critical illness
Staff discount on Panasonic products
2 paid Volunteer days
Training
Wellbeing Programme
Free on-site parking
Discounted restaurant food
We offer workplace adjustments for those who may require these.
YOUR CONTACT TO HR
The closing date for all applications is 31 January 2025.
Please note, if you apply for the role, to ensure a fair selection process, we will not be reviewing applications until the first week of February 2025. We are unable to consider applications from individuals who do not possess a valid right to work in the United Kingdom.
Panasonic Europe B.V. (UK Branch)
Maxis 2, Western Road
RG12 1RT Bracknell
Industrial.Placement@panasonic.co.uk
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