Workshop Trade Assistant

Peter Stevens Motorcycles; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous company discounts

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for growth and progress

Job summary

Oriental Merchant, a leading wholesaler and distributor of authentic Asian groceries, is seeking a Marketing Administrator to join our team in Mulgrave, VIC. You will support the successful implementation of marketing campaigns and coordinate with internal teams, agencies and suppliers.

The role requires Australian working rights, experience with Microsoft Office, and a marketing degree. Strong organisational skills, a proactive attitude and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a retail/FMCG

Qualifications

• Full Australian working rights and must live in Australia.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• A degree related to Marketing will be considered advantageous.
• Relevant experience in a current marketing role is an added advantage.
• Having a valid driver’s licence is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing marketing plans for assigned brands.
• Research market trends and competitor products; maintain databases.
• Plan and organise promotional activities, calendars, and budgets.
• Prepare POS materials for mainstream and ethnic marketing activities.
• Conduct store visits to monitor product performance and market trends.
• Coordinate information and collaterals flow with internal and external stakeholders on marketing executions.

Skills

Marketing knowledge

Marketing administration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

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.
• Research on market trends and competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market share, pricing, and advertising; maintaining research databases.
• Assist in planning and organisingin promotional activities, presentations, business reviews, marketing calendars and A&P budgets.
• Prepare point of sales material for both mainstream supermarkets and ethnic marketing activities, e.g. in store sampling, merchandising, events and trade promotion.
• Conduct regular store visits to monitor product performance, pricing, competitor activities and market trends.
• Identify and organise sponsorship activities for both mainstream and ethnic market that leverage and support marketing strategy.
• Assist in preparing marketing, sales and market research reports, including sales data collection and analysis, conducting sensory taste tests and monthly supplier/global marketing updates.
• Coordinate information and collaterals flow with internal and external stakeholders on marketing executions, including liaising with trade/sales team, media and creative agencies, adhering to budgets and providing feedback regarding the processes.
• Update and maintain brand tracks, process and seek approval for marketing invoices and claims, and provide general marketing and administrative supportas requested by the supervisor.
• Perform other or additional reasonable duties and responsibilities from time to time, to meet changing business needs.

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.
• Having a valid driver’s licence is an advantage (for store visit and offsite working).
• 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.

Full Job Description

About the Role

We seek an enthusiastic and proactive Marketing Administrator to join our team. You will support the successful implementation and fulfilment of Marketing Campaigns.

Supporting your marketing colleagues, you will also work closely with the Creative, Web and Product Teams in the development and delivery of Marketing Campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with coordination of marketing, design and advertising
• General administration support with marketing initiatives
• Liaison with internal teams, agencies, printers, etc.
• Supporting internal communications and distribution of information

Your skills, experience and attitude

Youll come from a background in the retail industry, and ideally youll also be able to tick most of these boxes:

• Experience in a similar role (preferably in a retail environment)
• Bachelors degree in Marketing or equivalent
• Previous marketing administration experience
• Positive attitude
• Strong attention to