Planet CIC

Our client is a global leader in food manufacturing selling products in over 100 countries with 25 factories worldwide. They are a great company to work for offering excellent career progression and job satisfaction. They are currently looking for a Marketing Executive to be based at the head office in Hammersmith, West London. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the full marketing mix. Their portfolio has grown strongly in the past 5 years and they are looking for a candidate to grow rapidly as part of a close knit and supportive team with an autonomous working environment. You will be helping to create and implement the marketing strategy and deliver against ambitious growth opportunities. Job role You will be reporting to the Marketing Manager for ambient products providing support to the Marketing team, assisting in sustaining all activity, with the aim to develop and be involved in selected projects and is seen a stepping stone to an Assistant Brand Manager role, based upon strong consistent performance. Main Responsibilities: Manage online descriptions and pictures social content. Carry weekly competitor review and monitor weekly promotion, stock and online visibility on UK main retailer websites Help marketing team filling launch forms when NPD are being created Write down and update minutes during weekly marketing team meetings Monthly update of the meeting doing PO/invoices reconciliation Weekly update of the Sales & Marketing trackers. Coordinate sending samples to customers between Sales team, Marketing team, Supply through Supply team and couriers Coordinate with PR team when samples are needed Keep track of the stock room inventory and make orders when needed Keep track of chilled samples in the fridges: use by date, team fridge Keep track of collateral (cooler bags, paper bags, etc.) Help organizing team events (afternoon tea, brand plan day, cocktail evening, etc.) Assist the Marketing brand managers on a daily basis through different tasks Candidate Profile: The successful candidate will be highly organised and efficient with a can-do attitude and bright, enthusiastic personality. Your strength will lie in your ability to stay in control of multiple projects and priorities, and keep on track to hit deadlines. Skills: Graduate level with a passion for marketing Strong communication skills Excellent practical thinking , attention to detail and interpretation of data Hard working, highly organized and efficient Company Package: Market Leader in their products and sector Private health care Company pension 6% employee contribution 25 days holiday + Bank holidays Company sick pay 4 x Death in Service If you would like to apply for this role, please send an up to date copy of your CV to Kate Evans as soon as possible quoting reference GP307

Our client is a well known food manufacturer offering excellent career progression and job satisfaction. They are currently looking for an FMCG Brand Manager to be based at the head office in West London. Brand Manager Job Role This is an excellent opportunity to join the company as the Brand Manager and be involved in the full marketing mix. Their yoghurts portfolio has grown strongly in the past 2 years, and they are looking for a candidate to grow rapidly in a £1.2B pounds market behind current offerings, and development of an exciting innovation pipeline. You will join a close-knit and supportive team with an autonomous working environment to create and implement the marketing strategy and deliver against ambitious growth opportunities. The successful candidate will work further to support the Marketing Manager in the planning and delivery of the annual Marketing and Brand strategies for the brand. You will have the chance to support across a wide range of activities, including full mix communications, as well as NPD. You will be a highly self-aware, professionally mature person with strong influencing skills to direct and motivate people at all levels, both in and outside of your immediate team so to deliver positive solutions. Detailed Job Description This role will suit someone who enjoys taking responsibility and ownership and is looking for an opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment where they can really make a difference. Reporting to the Marketing Manager (in the interim to the Marketing Director) the successful candidate will be part of a progressive marketing team and collaborate enthusiastically with multi-functional stakeholders. Main tasks and responsibilities: • Contribute to the delivery of the company s vision and business plan and input into the development and execution of the annual marketing plans • Establish consumer & customer insights and make sound strategic recommendations • Develop compelling stories for growing the brand in existing categories • Own key innovation projects, working with NPD team to manage process from concept to launch • Accompany and support the Commercial Manager at customer meetings, bringing the brand to life for the trade • Develop optimum consumer communication plans to deliver both marketing and business objectives, exploring new and different ways to connect with their target consumer • Support Marketing Manager (Director) in development of a future vision for brand in the UK • Management of the external Marketing Agencies. • Monitor and control the marketing budget for consumer spend Candidate Profile • A passionate brand advocate with a natural affinity for brands and how they connect with consumers • Proven success in brand management in a branded FMCG company particularly in the area of communications and innovation • A passion for food combined with a natural curiosity for consumers & new products • Able to work with ambiguity and be flexibly minded and offer innovative solutions • A self starter, able to work alone and in a team • Dynamic with ability to inspire others • Excellent communication and influencing skills • Analytical, inquisitive and innovative • Persuasive, determined & makes things happen • Understanding of the UK multiple grocery channels and their associated trading issues • Knowledge of panel/continuous data and exposure to a wide range of market research techniques used in building brands & innovation Company Package • Market Leader in their products and sector • Salary DoE • Healthcare single cover • Company pension 6% employer contribution (Salary exchange) • Childcare vouchers (Salary exchange) • 25 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays • Company sick pay 3 months full contractual pay • 4 x Death in Service • Mobile Phone • Wellbeing Free eye tests and £90 towards glasses, Flu Jabs, Wellbeing tests • Long service recognition and rewards If you would like to apply for this role, please send an up to date copy of your CV to Kate Evans as soon as possible quoting reference GP306 We look forward to hearing from you.