Marketing Assistant

Oriental Merchant Pty Ltd; City of Monash; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous company discounts

Supportive work environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Oriental Merchant in Mulgrave, VIC is seeking a motivated Marketing Assistant to support the planning and execution of brand marketing plans. You will assist in conceptualising, developing and implementing campaigns across the brand portfolio.

The role offers exposure to FMCG markets, stakeholder coordination with trade, media, and creative agencies, and opportunities for growth within a global company. A marketing degree is advantageous; strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Marketing knowledge and understanding of campaigns preferred.
• Experience in a marketing role is advantageous.
• Join a global FMCG company with growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conceptualising, develop and implementing marketing plans for the assigned brand portfolio.
• Support in identifying marketing trends and opportunities for innovation.
• Coordinate information and collateral flow with internal and external stakeholders on marketing executions.

Skills

Marketing knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree related to Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Market research databases

Job description

Oriental Merchant is a leading wholesaler and distributor of authentic Asian Groceries globally. We have strong presence in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom and Holland, and our footprints continue to grow. Together with our strategic partners and suppliers, we aim to putting our brands in every consumer's hand as well as in their hearts and minds, and our products always reach them at the right place and at a right time.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant to join our Marketing team in Mulgrave, VIC!

What you will be doing

• Assist in conceptualising, develop and implementing marketing plans for the assigned brand portfolio, supervising marketing execution through to their completion.
• Provide support in identifying marketing trends and key opportunities for innovation.
• Researching on competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market share, pricing, and advertising; maintaining research databases.
• Assist in planning and organising promotional presentations, business reviews and updating marketing calendars and A&P budget.
• Prepare marketing reports by collecting and summarising sales data. Assist to conduct and collate findings from market research.
• Report results of marketing activities for internal records and external stakeholders to ensure a transparent and complete account.
• Conduct sensory taste test and prepare reports.
• Coordinating information and collaterals flow with internal and external stakeholders on marketing executions, including liaising with trade/sales team, media agencies and creative agencies, adhering to budgets and providing feedback regarding the processes.
• Update and maintain brand tracks to ensure marketing campaigns are executed as per the marketing plan.
• Check, process and seek approvals for invoices and marketing activity claims.
• Process, allocate, and liaising with relevant personnel for customer inquiries received from supplier.

What we are looking for

• Full Australian working rights and MUST live in Australia
• Experience in using Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• A degree related to Marketing will be considered advantageous.
• Relevant experience in a current marketing role is an added advantage.
• Join an expanding global company and gain extensive exposure to the FMCG industry
• Opportunities for growth and progression
• Supportive work environment
• Generous company discounts

If you are a motivated Marketing professional and looking to grow your career within a global FMCG industry, we would love to hear from you!

Thank you for your interest and application, we regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you would like further information, please reach out to [e-mail]

Company Overview

Oriental Merchant is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Asian food products committed to bringing authentic Asian brands and products to the Western market. Originating from a small family grocery store in Melbourne, with steady growth and establishing our business across the globe over the years, Oriental Merchant's family values and dedication to unravel the mysteries of Asian cooking have continued on a large scale.