Assistant Operator Marketing Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation, our client is currently looking for an Assistant Operator Marketing Manager based at their prestigious facility in Leatherhead, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role for a period of 12 months, working a 36.25-hour week. This role is paying between £31,600 - £39,500 per annum pro rata, depending on experience.

JOB PURPOSE:

As Assistant Operator Marketing Manager you will be responsible for the development and execution of activation plans for the Operator Journey (Communication, Activation, sales and Conversions) working on exciting foodservice channels such as work canteens, universities and visitor feeding in hospitals. You will be pivotal in brand building activities for all our client's brands, working with the Marketing Managers and Account Managers to deliver 'best in class' activations and communications which really add value to our operators and of course the consumer.

Day to day, your role will consist of developing activation campaigns, briefing, executing and managing follow-up on marketing activities across customers and operator groups. You will work closely with Consumer Insights and Analytics to strengthen our proposition and plans. You will be involved in cross functional business teams.

Your role in owning, developing and delivering strong plans to the market is dependent on your ability to communicate well both written and orally, as well as your passion for driving business growth. In addition, as a marketing professional it is key for you to keep up to date with developments in marketing (e.g. digital and social media) therefore you will have a full induction and training programme designed for you.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree level preferable. Education to A level or international equivalent essential.
• At least 2 years' experience in marketing, otherwise a role where delivery of marketing initiatives has been included. Ideally suited to someone currently working in Brand Building, Customer Marketing or Category Management who is looking for a broadened experience in Brand Building.
• Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods or Food Service desirable but not essential

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Develop and deploy activation plans for exciting foodservice channels such as work canteens, universities and visitor feeding in hospitals
• Interact and align with Sales and Marketing colleagues on marketing initiatives and communications.
• Collect and feedback insights, issues and trends to the wider business.
• Within the annual planning process, be part of deployment teams and/or support functions.
• Tailor concepts that help the customer grow, based on true insights and Brand Performance Standards

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work both independently and as a team member, and an ability to form long lasting working relationships with a variety of people.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Passion for marketing excellence and building brands.
• A bias for action and simplicity in processes and interactions.
• Strong IT and numerical skills, particularly in MS Office suite and Excel, but also able to demonstrate an ability to understand and utilise other systems

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Travel both within the UK and Ireland with some overnight stays required (about 1 day every two weeks)