Marketing Communications Specialist
Location
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear | United Kingdom
Job description
We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.
Job Purpose:
You will drive demand for our products by supporting the delivery of high impact content and communications to customers. This will involve collaborating with our PR agency and colleagues to effectively deploy communications through selected channels.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan marketing communications campaigns.
- Ensure that campaign communications are executed on time, in full & deliver compelling messages to our customers.
- Prepare briefs, develop content, manage budgets & seek internal stakeholder sign off for campaign work.
- Ensure a rich pipeline of communication content to drive share of mind, brand preference, lead generation & conversion.
- Nurture supplier relationships.
- Support colleagues when required with trade shows & exhibitions.
- Review performance & implement changes to ensure & grow the ROI.
Job Requirements:
- Graduate in marketing or communications or with other relevant qualifications.
- Previous experience of working with/for a PR agency.
- Record of successful development & execution of marketing communication/activation campaigns.
- Experience in network structure, B2B, B2C (BU dependent) or service environment.
- Comfortable overseeing & nurturing third party partners.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Excellent communication, presentation & interpersonal skills.
- Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
- Passionate about delivering results.
What do we Offer at AkzoNobel:
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
- Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
- 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
- Income protection.
- Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee Life Assurance.
- Company pension.
- Product discounts.
- Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!
We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.
Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.
We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
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