Location
City of London, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
Marketing Executive, Zertus UK & Ireland (Home based - London, UK)
(Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week)
Are you an ambitious self-starter looking to progress your marketing career within a product- based marketing role? Would you like to work with a variety of award winning brands, as well as develop your marketing skills by owning our fun and long-standing Kinnerton Kids range? Zertus UK & Ireland are seeking a Marketing Executive to join our in-house marketing team.
Working at Zertus is fun, fast paced and varied. You'll have the chance to be autonomous, hands on and provide valuable support to the wider team on a variety of brand marketing and administrative tasks, as well as leading the Kinnerton Kids range and being a key contact for licensors.
You will be homebased, but ideally able to commute to our central London office (WC1X 8HN) where the team meet to collaborate and share ideas on a monthly basis.
Find out more about our brands via the websites below:
Portfolio Management
- Responsible for management of the Kinnerton Kids range agreed with the Senior Brand Manager
- Work with category team to create product ranges for AYR, Easter & Christmas which is then handed to the innovation team
- Work with sales team to ensure the range is in retailers
- Design briefs / artworks
- Trade presentations
- Performance tracking
- Brand Champion
- Marketing / Charity activities
Licensor Management
- Key contact to licensors in conjunction with Senior Brand Manager
- Responsible managing licensor approvals of all concepts and keep licensors up to date
- Reports
- Forecasts
- Making sure we are on track to deliver what is agreed with licensors
- Management of commercial tasks associated with the range
Marketing Implementation
- Support planning & implementation of any planned activity for brand team
Sales Meetings
- Organising internal sales meetings for product launches
- Organising and minuting regular brand update meetings with sales team when necessary
Competitive Review & Benchmarking
- Supporting brand managers with gathering information and samples for competitor review
- Conducting regular benchmarking sessions as agreed
Social Media
- Community Management where required.
- Ad hoc requests
Events / Awards
- Supporting Brand team with planning and organising of brand events e.g. trade shows, customer shows, PR events
- Responsible for keeping up to date with consumer & trade awards and keeping a calendar
- Nominating all brands for product awards
Product Samples
- Coordinating and organising for the supply of samples required for PR, influencers, sales etc
Brand Bank
- Responsible for management of Brandbank account
- Ensuring that all branded brandbank images are accurate and up to date
Requisition Process
- Assisting Brand team with management of marketing budget through raising requisitions and processing of invoices through to finance team
- Create POs
Brand /sales Tracking
- Update weekly ROS tracker
- Keep brand bible up to date
Experienced Required
- Experience working in a Marketing / Marketing-related or sales role
- FMCG / retail experience is desirable
- Project management skills
- Analytical skill
Characteristics
- Self-motivated with energy and enthusiasm
- Passion & creativity
- Highly organized
- Articulate with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team player who collaborates well with cross functional stakeholders
- Adaptable, flexible, and resilient
- Solution driven and resourceful
- Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
- Homeworking contract with homeworking allowance
- Access to our London hub space office in central London
- Company Pension scheme and life assurance scheme at x4 basic
- Company paid Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare plus access to Paycare Perks for high street and retailer discounts
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme – purchase an additional 5 days leave per year
- Charity fundraising and team events
- One additional day paid leave for charity/community work
- Discounts via our staff shops
- Employee values wards
- Referral bonus vouchers
- Training and development opportunities
- Free parking at all manufacturing sites/ offices
- Ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy – protecting our people, communities and our planet
Want to know more about our brands?
NOMO
No Missing Out – Chocolate for Everyone
NOMO, short for "No Missing Out," is a revolutionary brand in the confectionery industry dedicated to providing delicious treats without compromising on taste or inclusivity. NOMO is unique to the category as all products are Plant Powered as well as free from dairy, gluten, egg, and nuts, making them suitable for vegans and those with dietary restrictions or allergies. NOMO chocolates are crafted with high-quality ingredients to deliver a rich and indulgent flavour experience that rivals traditional chocolate.
We have a commitment to innovation, taste, and inclusivity, which is why we are UK’s No. 1 Vegan & Free From Chocolate brand . Our mission is to continue growth and create products that all chocolate lovers can enjoy!
- #1 Vegan & Free From Chocolate Brand
- Value +30% YOY
- Multi-award winning - NOMO won 19 independent awards in 2023
- Everyday and seasonal product portfolio
- Products available in all major retailers
WEBSITE :
The Fruit Factory
Fruity Fun for Little Fingers
The Fruit Factory brand is a leading brand in the Kids Fruit Snacking Category. The brand provides parents with delicious fun fruity snacks which are perfect for lunchboxes or as a great on-the-go snack. The brand is bursting with fun, featuring fruity friends which are displayed on the packaging. Kids love the brand as there is a variety of products and flavours in the range such as Fruit strings, Fruit hearts, Fruit stars and Fruit Twists which come in different flavours.
This brand is in tremendous growth and has so much opportunity.
- #2 Brand in Kids Fruit Snacking
- Value +20% YOY
- Fasting growing brand in the category
- Everyday product portfolio
- Products available in all major retailers
WEBSITE :
Kinnerton
Nut Safe promise
Kinnerton is a renowned brand that specialises in creating delicious nut free chocolate products tailored for children. With a focus on licensed characters, Kinnerton offers a wide range of treats designed to spark joy and excitement in young hearts. From everyday chocolate lollies, Easter Eggs, and Advent Calendars all products are crafted with high-quality ingredients and fun packaging. Kinnerton is dedicated to providing safe and enjoyable treats ensuring that every child can indulge without worry. Whether it's a special occasion, a reward or simply a sweet moment of happiness, Kinnerton brings smiles to children's faces with their favourite Character.
- #1 Partner for licensed confectionery
- Hold top selling licenses - Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol, Bluey, Hey Duggee, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Crayola (+more)
- Brand is centred around its nut free promise
- Everyday and seasonal product portfolio
- Products available in all major retailers
You will have a phone call with our Recruitment team to assess your application. First stage interviews will then be held via Teams call. Second stage interviews will be held in person in the London office and include a marketing-related task.
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